Here are websites of some interesting seed companies, all but one of whom will honour orders from Canada. This list contains favourite sources from several gardeners on the Coast and in Vancouver.
Alpine Garden Club of B.C.
Membership is required. A valuable source of unusual seeds from all over the world.
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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Seeds from the Ozarks. Fervently anti-GMO
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Chiltern Seeds
A wonderful catalogue full of rare and unusual seeds both perennial and vegetables. Catalogue writing provides amusing reading.
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Jellito Seeds
An extensive catalogue of unusual plants. Very high germination rates, highly regarded. Catalogue gives helpful growing instructions though not accessible on-line Web Site
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Very well known and highly regarded organic veggie seedsman.
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Photo © Cindy Buis
Pinetree Seeds
Located in Maine. Many unusual perennials. Fast turnaround when you order.
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Renee’s Garden
Attractive online catalogue. Huge selection, well priced.
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Saltspring Seeds
Located on Saltspring Island. Lengthy seed list, locally grown.
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Scottish Rock Garden Club
Membership required. Many seeds not available commercially on offer.
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Seeds of Diversity
“People protecting the people’s seeds”
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Seedy Saturday in Roberts Creek
Silverhill Seeds
Premier South African seed supplier.
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Simpsons Seeds
Unfortunately, they don’t ship to Canada, but a very fine seed merchant. (Maybe via a friend in U.K.?)
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Special Plants
Derry Watkins, U.K.
Catalogue is a feast for the eyes.
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Photo © Alice Coleman
Stellar Seeds
Located in Kaslo, B.C. Certified organic heritage and rare varieties.
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Stokes Seeds
Readily available locally, a longtime Canadian favourite.
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Thompson & Morgan
Happy to mail coloured catalogue when requested .
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West Coast Seeds
Tried and true in our climate, readily available from nurseries.
Telephone: 604-885-3989
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Wild Garden Seeds
Philomath, Oregon. Big breeder of veggies.
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William Dam
A favourite with serious veggie growers.
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