Helpful Resources
Dive deeper into your seed planting journey with these valuable resources! We’ve curated a selection of informative sources that are sure to spark your curiosity and answer your questions. Happy planting!
Your County Extension Office – The best place to start with information for YOUR area
Find your county extension office with this list of County Extension Offices across the US. You can click on your state to see contact information for each county. You can get a huge amount of planting information that is pertinent to your location and particular growing conditions.
Home Garden Seed Association – Information for and about the seed industry
The Home Gardening Seed Association (HGSA) is an industry-wide seed association formed and committed to promoting home gardening from seeds. The HGSA is a member-driven organization that addresses the needs of garden seed businesses — from growers to wholesalers and distributors, to materials vendors of the garden seed industry.
USDA Plant Database – most comprehensive list of species in the United States
The Plants Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.
National Garden Bureau – Find inspiration on new products and info for your growing zone.
National Garden Bureau is a non-profit organization that exists to educate, inspire, and motivate people to increase the use of garden seeds, plants, and products in homes, gardens, and workplaces.
National Gardening Association – Great database of plants and info on all sorts of gardening.
NGA offers one of the Web’s largest and most respected array of gardening content for consumers and educators, ranging from general information and publications to lessons and grants. Explore their Web site and discover a world of gardening possibilities.
Garden Web Forum – Good place to ask questions about something in your garden!
Find someone that has your same question or post your own.