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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Garden Porn

I received my first seed catalog in the mail yesterday.  I love Baker Creek for varieties I can't get locally and I love that all of their seeds are heirloom, non-hybtid, non- GMO,  non- treated and non-patented.  This years catalog is 212 pages of natural goodness in full color. 

I buy what I know grows here in my area from the local feed and seed stores.  They are usually open pollinated and perform well,  but for variety and something different I order from Baker Creek.  If you didn't get a catalog in mail, you can request one for free!  Makes good reading on the long, cold days of winter while we wait on spring.  Do you have a favorite seed company you order from?  Would love to hear about it.

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17 comments:

  1. Gorges SmytheDecember 13, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I've bought a couple things off of them in the past, but the deer got everything that came of it!

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    1. Mamma BearDecember 14, 2013 at 5:57 AM

      GS..We have a bad problem with deer too and use the deer netting from Lowes around the garden. In the Florida sun it did not last as long as it was supposed to so we have started putting chicken wire in certain areas.

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  2. Tombstone LivestockDecember 13, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Will have to check it out ...... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Papa Bear and the Marine.

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    1. Mamma BearDecember 14, 2013 at 5:59 AM

      Merry Christmas to you and yours TL! I think you will enjoy the catalog if nothing else for the pictures!

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  3. Sandy LivesayDecember 13, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Mamma Bear,

    I love getting my catalogs, and planning my gardens during the winter. I have this specific catalog, and love getting seeds from Baker Creek.

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    1. Mamma BearDecember 14, 2013 at 6:01 AM

      Me too Sandy! I have already marked the pages of some different seeds I want to try.

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  4. KellyDecember 13, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I got mine and held it up and said "AHHHHH" the hubs thought I was crazy lol!!!!

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  5. PioneerPreppyDecember 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    You promised me a recipe on this post.

    Bakers Creek also has a magazine they put out quarterly "Heirloom Gardener" that is an excellent read, along with a very informative location where they do a festival each year.

    Most of my tomato seeds all came from there.

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    1. Mamma BearDecember 14, 2013 at 6:04 AM

      LOL Preppy...

      I saw that magazine on the website. Will have to check it out. I ordered tomato seed from them last year and didn't get a chance to do a trial run on them. I will make sure a few are planted this coming spring.

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  6. KDecember 13, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    We got it yesterday, and can't wait until I have some quiet time with the catalog.

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    1. KDecember 13, 2013 at 1:13 PM

      Oh! It's the only company I order seeds from, and they do business right.

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    2. Mamma BearDecember 14, 2013 at 6:08 AM

      K...after I thumb through it several times and dog ear corners of what I want to order, the catalog eventually makes it way to the magazine rack in the bathroom. Papa Bear says it makes great reading on the "throne"...hahahahhaha

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  7. TewshoozDecember 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Oh, sniff......I don't have my catalog yet.

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    1. Mamma BearDecember 15, 2013 at 9:05 AM

      T...I hope your get yours soon before we order all the good seeds!...hahahaha

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  8. TewshoozDecember 15, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Guess I will just have to order online, but actually turning the pages of a catalog is much better. Love the smell of the paper.....is that weird?

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    1. Mamma BearDecember 16, 2013 at 11:38 AM

      Were you born in June T?...My Mom and I both were and we love paper products, pens pencils and stationary. I like my kindle but still love the feel of a real book in my hands.

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