Registration has opened for over 50 garden workshops, sponsored by the Washington DC Parks and Recreation (DPR). These are free but must register, see link below. Workshops are from April to September this year. Check out this amazing variety of urban gardening topics taught by leaders of Washington DC’s urban garden movement.
https://dcdpr.asapconnected.com/Courses.aspx?CourseGroupID=11845
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I have updated my website page of free seed catalogs (also listed below). The first list is of companies will mail a free print catalog — just ask! The second list is of companies that list seeds on their website. I grow edibles in Northern Virginia so I tend to collect those catalogs that offer vegetable and herb seeds.
Seed companies that mail free catalogs
Adaptive Seeds http://www.adaptiveseeds.com
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed http://www.rareseeds.com
Botanical Interests http://www.botanicalinterests.com
Burpee http://www.burpee.com
Fedco Seeds http://www.fedcoseeds.com
Harris Seeds http://www.harrisseeds.com
High Mowing Seeds http://www.highmowingseeds.com
Hudson Valley Seed Library http://www.seedlibrary.org
John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds http://www.kitchengardenseeds.com
Johnny’s Selected Seeds http://www.johnnyseeds.com
J.W. Jung Seed http://www.jungseed.com
Kitazawa Seed Company http://www.kitazawaseed.com
Nichols Garden Nursery http://www.nicholsgardennursery.com
Park Seed http://www.parkseed.com
Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply http://www.groworganic.com
R.H. Shumway http://www.rhshumway.com
Seeds of Change http://www.seedsofchange.com
Seed Savers Exchange http://www.seedsavers.org
Seeds from Italy http://www.growitalian.com
Select Seeds/Antique Flowers http://www.selectseeds.com
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange http://www.southernexposure.com
Sow True Seeds http://www.sowtrueseeds.com
Stokes Seeds http://www.stokesseeds.com
Territorial Seed Company http://www.territorialseed.com
Tomato Growers Supply Company http://www.tomatogrowers.com
Totally Tomatoes http://www.totallytomato.com
Urban Farmer http://www.ufseeds.com
Vermont Bean Seed Company http://www.vermontbean.com
Online Seed Companies (companies do not produce print catalog, order from web site).
American Meadows http://www.americanmeadows.com
Renee’s Garden http://www.reneesgarden.com
Sample Seeds http://www.sampleseeds.com
Landreth Seed Company http://www.landrethseeds.com
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photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens, actual giveaway variety may vary
Amaryllis isn’t just for Christmas, it actually makes a great Valentine’s Day gift. These large bulbs will bloom indoors from November through April. Longfield Gardens, an online source of spring and summer bulbs, perennials, and edibles, would like for you to receive TWO free amaryllis bulbs. Just enter your name, e-mail, and a comment below in the comment section as to what you would do if you received TWO bulbs!! On Saturday, February 14, I will pick a random entry and announce one lucky winner on my site at http://www.pegplant.com as well as my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pegplant. This giveaway starts today, Saturday, February 7, and ends at midnight on Friday, February 13. Entries must be from the U.S. This photo is just to illustrate a cute way to use amaryllis flowers; the actual varieties that the winner will receive may vary. To see more types of amaryllis plants as well as growing information, visit Longfield Garden’s web site at http://www.longfield-gardens.com. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
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