Top Seed Companies for Georgia Gardeners (Zone 7)

Finding reliable seed sources is essential for a thriving home garden. Arty Schronce of the Georgia Department of Agriculture recommends starting with the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin, which lists affordable, old-fashioned varieties and allows free "want ads" for specific seeds. A $10 annual subscription (for Georgia residents) brings it to your mailbox.

If you need more options, here are ten reputable seed catalogs to consider:

• Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (Mineral, VA)
• Plants of the Southwest (Santa Fe, NM)
• Johnny's Selected Seeds (Winslow, ME)
• TomatoFest (Little River, CA)
• Pinetree Garden Seeds (New Gloucester, ME)
• Seeds of Change (Spicer, MN)
• Park Seed Company (Greenwood, SC)
• Renee's Garden Seeds (Felton, CA)
• W. Atlee Burpee & Co. (Warminster, PA)
• Thompson & Morgan Seedsmen, Inc. (Aurora, IN)

Each listing includes address and phone number for easy ordering.