A disease-resistant, high-yielding pole bean with outstanding flavor, perfect for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. The clear winner in our search for a long-yielding, disease-resistant pole bean. Stringless. Grows vigorously and keeps churning out pods even after the vines have exceeded the trellis.

A true champion in the garden, the Blue Lake FM-1K Pole Bean offers a bountiful, disease-resistant harvest that continues long after the vines reach the top of your trellis. These vigorous 5'–8' vines produce an abundance of tender, stringless 5"–7" pods with white seeds, perfect for enjoying fresh, canning, or freezing. Many gardeners find pole beans to possess a superior flavor compared to their bush counterparts, and this variety certainly lives up to that expectation with its outstanding taste. The legacy of the Blue Lake bean traces back to the 1880s in California's Blue Lakes district, where a canning industry flourished, bringing these tender, "Asparagus-Style" beans to tables across the country. This particular selection, with its rich history and proven performance, is a testament to generations of cultivation and improvement, thriving in various climates and becoming a beloved staple for its exceptional quality.

Sink your sweet tooth into this delicious, old fashioned yellow sweet corn. Gardeners aren't the only ones seeking to satisfy a sweet tooth with corn. Little critters have sweet teeth as well. Fred Ashworth, of St. Lawrence Nurseries in Potsdam, New York, originally named this variety "Rat Selected" in honor of the rodents that collected and stowed seed from his barn. Their selections unwittingly showed Fred the tastiest kernels, which they preferred. Though modern hybrids may be sweeter, Ashworth's deep, buttery flavor resonates on the palate.

This corn germinates well in cool soil and bears short stalks with 6-7" yellow ears.

Mint that manifests in an array of slightly different forms. Possessing one of the most potent and recognized aromas in the plant kingdom, mint is a truly magical plant. When grown from seed, it delivers a magical surprise: each plant is slightly different in appearance and flavor profile. In an age like ours when we can control our conditions more than any humans in history, inviting uncertainty into our gardens gives us a chance to let go and find gratitude for whatever manifests, especially when we trust that whatever manifests is going to be delicious.

A tough and beautiful lavender for colder climates.
After many years of trialing lavender, we're proud to add a variety that we can stand behind! Munstead is a compact, slow-growing, and cold hardy English lavender that reliably overwinters. The plants produce two flushes of long-standing, sweetly-scented flowers that can be used for fragrance or culinary purposes. Lavenders require full sun and well-drained soil, and usually don't begin flowering until their second year. Hardy in zones 5-9.

Indispensable in Asian and Mexican cuisine.
For years, cilantro was known as "Chinese Parsley." As Mexican and Indian food became more popular, Americans discovered that cilantro's refreshing flavor was loved by cultures worldwide. Its tender, sweet taste elevates the flavor of nearly any dish, though some people are genetically cursed to find cilantro's flavor soapy and intolerable. If you're among them, you can still enjoy these seeds known as coriander by grinding them up and using them as a spice.

Cilantro is wonderful to have on hand: chop some up and toss in vegetable soups, or in curries, or on stir fries. It is best used just before serving, sprinkled on the dish at the table. Note that cilantro must be sown in succession in order to have an extended harvest. By nature, cilantro provides a brief harvest window of only a few weeks before bolting. Keep on sowing to keep on harvesting.

One of the best home garden carrots. The magic of carrots is in the unknown. Somewhere within the darkness of the soil, teeming with invisible life, nutrients seek a vessel to be passed from earth to plant to bodies. Carrots make gardeners feel like magicians: the orange flash, when pulled from the earth, draws gasps and applause, if only in our minds. But the true magic is revealed in the eating, when the vivid color gives way to a sweet crunch that somehow makes us feel as bright and strong and well-anchored as the freshly picked root.

This tried and true American heirloom is one of the best home garden carrots. The traceable history of the carrot spans 5000 years. Evidence has been dug up that this relative of wildflower Queen Anne's lace originated in Afghanistan. The modern carrot came into being thanks to the efforts of the French and Dutch. The Danvers carrot was developed in 1871 in Massachusetts.

These carrots are deep orange and often on the short side, about six to eight inches long, though they can get up to about 10" long in deep, loose, rock-free soil. The roots are broad at the top and tapered.

A treat for all beloved kitties. Relaxes humans too! A calm kitty happened upon a wild patch of an alluring herb. Into her nose flooded the intoxicating chemical nepetalactone, the source of catnip's power. It bound to her olfactory receptors, causing her to become intoxicated. The natural high opened her eyes to a magical realm she had never known, showing her a new kingdom over which to reign. From that day forth, she became the kitty princess the ruler of her own imaginative (and, yes, possibly imaginary) world. Celebrate your kitty's reign with the gift of a catnip patch.

Catnip is a great treat to grow for cats, but it is also a wonderful perennial herb for the garden. Its fragrant flowers attract many beneficial pollinators. Plus, catnip is a medicinal herb for humans, too. It's used as a very mild sleep aid in the form of catnip tea.

The perfect red tomato of a gardener's dreams. Juicy and tender 10-12 ounce slicing tomato with excellent reliability and good disease resistance. During this past season's terrible tomato weather it was a top performer, and consistently churned out uniform, beautiful red fruits that were a favorite in our trial taste tests.

Classic Jersey tomatoes harken back to a time when New Jersey farmers grew tasty vine ripened tomatoes to compete with trucked-in gas ripened counterparts from the other coasts after the Jersey canning industry lost out to those markets too. Jersey tomatoes were known to be juicier, tastier and better than those picked green. Sound familiar? With seasonal and fresh being popular these days too, we can uphold Jersey Breeze among a long line of tomatoes bred to be grown outdoors, in less than ideal conditions, and still remain juicy, tart, sweet, and toothsome. Indeterminate.

Equally delicious fresh off the vine or steamed briefly. To many, the arrival of the Sugar Snap harvest means summer is really here. And, it tastes like it! Crisp, crunchy, green, pea-flavored sweetness--terrific fresh or cooked quickly in the steamer or in stir-fries. This variety is the classic one: climbs sky-high on a trellis, yielding copious quantities of three-inch-long pods.

Tenacious greens for fresh, flavorful, cold-weather salads. Don't put the garden to bed just yet! This mix of delicious, nutritious, and frost-tolerant greens is your key to the deep satisfaction of harvesting fresh food in the cold of winter. We’ve selected a diverse and flavorful blend of Claytonia, Minutina, Mache, Wild Arugula, and Spinach—each chosen for its ability to grow and regrow quickly in cold temperatures for multiple harvests, long after other greens have shut down for the season.

Whether you’re starting early in the spring or extending your harvests deep into fall and winter, these greens are remarkably resilient. For the most abundant results, plant them in the fall under the extra protection of a cold frame or floating row cover. Remember to brush off any snow to let the brief winter sunlight provide warmth. While their growth will slow as it gets colder, you'll be rewarded with the singular joy of a fresh, nourishing salad when you least expect it.

A fragrant garden of herbs for tea and pollinators. Cultivate a garden dedicated to the simple pleasure of a good cup of tea. This collection brings the ritual full circle, inviting you to tend fragrant herbs in the soil before steeping them for a soothing brew. We've gathered five classic plants for your personal tea patch: invigorating Peppermint, bright Lemon Balm, revered Sacred Basil, and the wellness mainstays, Feverfew and Echinacea. There's a special comfort in knowing exactly where your ingredients come from—your own garden.

These hardworking herbs do more than just fill your cup. In the garden, their fragrant foliage adds sensory beauty while creating a more balanced ecosystem, attracting beneficial pollinators and helping to discourage pests. This assortment transforms a small patch of soil into a living pantry and apothecary. Once harvested and dried, the bounty can be shared, making for a truly personal and heartfelt gift.

A pastel spectrum perfect for bouquets. Tired of circular flowers? You've found the right blooms. The puffed, squarish, hinged blossoms of snapdragons line short spires that reach vertically in sometimes straight, sometimes corkscrewed ways. Up close, the flowers resemble a dragon head, ready to snap at any moment. Above these brightly colored towers, another guardian of the garden, the dragonfly, can often be found patrolling for incoming insects. For centuries, gardeners have taken advantage of the imposing appearance of snapdragons to ward off evil spirits, even to guard castle gates.

Snapdragons are a late-blooming annual, bringing fresh, beautiful color to the late summer and early fall garden. They make an elegant cut flower, and the seed pods are surprisingly interesting, they resemble little skulls.

Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated. Long a staple in Japan, this heirloom Chinese cabbage variety produces large, barrel-shaped heads with succulent midribs. Its tender leaves have a mild, sweet cabbage flavor that complements other vegetables, whether cooked in stir-fries or soups, pickled as kimchi, or eaten fresh.

Growing Instructions: ‘Aichi’ cabbage can be started indoors or sown directly outdoors. Note that cabbage is a heavy feeder and consequently needs an even supply of nutrients. Mulching will reduce weeds and keep soil temperature moderate and moisture even.

Start Indoors:

• 4-6 weeks before the last frost
• Sow seeds indoors 1/4” to 1/2” deep
• Germination: 6–10 days.
• Transplant outdoors when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves
• Space rows 18” to 24” apart
• Light: full sun
• Soil: rich and well-draining
• Water consistently

Direct Sow:

• Sow seeds 1/4” to 1/2” deep
• Space rows 18” to 24” apart
• Light: full sun
• Soil: rich and well-draining
• Water consistently

Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated. This broccoli variety grows slowly in temperate winters and produces an abundance of spectacular purple, buttery-soft, and nutty-flavored shoots in the spring. Originally listed in John Mason’s 1793 seed catalog, it yields both florets that can be eaten fresh in salads or steamed or stir-fried as a side dish and leaves that add flavor and texture to stir-fries and salads.

Growing Instructions: Start seeds indoors and plant out just before the last frost. Broccoli prefers cool temperatures. In many regions, you can grow it as both a spring and a fall crop.

• Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
• Sow seeds indoors 1/4” deep
• Germination: 3–10 days.
• Plant Outdoors: 18” apart, and 24-36” between rows
• Light: full sun
• Consistent, deep watering

Vigorous, productive pepper plants bear heavy yields of glossy, sweet, red fruits throughout the growing season. These slender, pointed peppers ripen from green to a brilliant red and average about 6" in length. Their thin skin and moderately sweet flavor make them an excellent pepper for frying and making dried pepper flakes. Fruits hold well on the plant and resist cracking. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Organic.

Growing Instructions: Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil above 75° F, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.

• Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost
• Germination: 14–18 days.
• Transplant: 4-6 weeks after last frost
• Plant Outdoors: 12–24” apart
• Light: Full sun
• Moderate watering
• Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds

Also known as stem or asparagus lettuce, celtuce is a lettuce cultivar that produces edible, thick, crisp, and nutty-flavored stems and highly-toothed, dark-red and green leaves with a slightly bitter, yet surprisingly refreshing, flavor when eaten young. Very popular in Asia, celtuce stems are harvested when they reach a foot long and then typically sautéed. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Organic.

Growing Instructions: Sow outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Celtuce is best grown in cooler weather and in full sun. Thin to 12"-18" apart in rows. It can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Transplant outdoors after a few sets of leaves have emerged. Keep the soil moist.

• Direct Seed ¼" deep.
• Thin to 12-18" apart.
• Best grown in cooler weather.
• Leaves can be harvested after 4-5 weeks.
• Harvest stems when about a foot tall.

Are you stuck in a strawberry or grape jelly rut? This collection offers six different varieties to make six different jellies, sure to delight the palates of all jelly lovers. 

The collection contains one packet of each variety:

• Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry
• Garden Huckleberry
• Lemon Mint
• Jalapeño (Traveler Strain) Pepper
• King of the North Pepper
• Speckled Roman Tomato

Do you love making soup with vegetables from your own garden? Then this curated collection is for you! It contains seeds for all the ingredients to make a hearty three-bean soup to enjoy piping hot from the stovetop or freeze for a delicious winter meal!

The collection contains one packet of each variety:

• Christmas Lima Bean
• Hidatsa Red Bean
• Turkey Craw Bean
• Danvers Carrot
• Tall Utah Celery
• Yellow of Parma Onion

Rosy Cheek to Cheek brings charm and whimsy to garden beds with its profusion of delicate pink, white, and salmon-colored blooms. Graceful, branching stems create a lively display from spring through summer, swaying gently in the breeze. Beloved by pollinators, the delicate blossoms are perfect for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, or romantic garden beds. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in sunny spots, adding vibrant color and a soft, natural elegance to any outdoor space.

When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 7 – 10 Days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"

The Rainbow Carrot (Daucus carota) is a vibrant, colorful variety of the classic carrot, offering a mix of orange, yellow, red, purple, and white roots. This heirloom vegetable is popular among home gardeners and chefs alike for its unique colors, sweet flavor, and nutritional benefits. Rainbow carrots not only add visual appeal to dishes but also offer a range of antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients, making them a healthy and attractive addition to any garden or kitchen. Known for their crisp texture and earthy-sweet taste, rainbow carrots are easy to grow from seed and thrive in cool-season gardens. Their diverse colors each indicate unique phytochemicals with various health benefits.

• Plant Type: Biennial (grown as an annual)
• Genus: Daucus
• Species: Daucus carota
• Plant Height/Width: 6-12 inches tall / 6-8 inches wide
• Season: Spring and Fall
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Difficulty: Moderate

Basket of Kisses is the perfect everbearing sweetheart that produces cascades of sweet, bite-sized berries all season long - just like receiving little kisses from your garden. This charming variety is absolutely perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and romantic garden corners where its trailing habit creates beautiful strawberry waterfalls. With continuous production from spring to frost and incredibly sweet flavor, you'll be stealing kisses from your plants all season long. Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, these magical seeds will grow into the most rewarding relationship you'll have in your garden.

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Variety: Basket of Kisses
• Species: Fragaria × ananassa
• Plant Height/Width: 6-8 inches tall / 12-18 inches wide (trailing)
• Season: Spring to Fall
• Seed Count: 100
• Difficulty: Intermediate (patience required for seed starting)

The Sensitive Plant, also known as Mimosa pudica, is a fascinating tropical plant well-known for its unique ability to react to touch. Its fern-like leaves fold inward and droop when disturbed, earning it nicknames like “Touch-Me-Not” and “Shy Plant.” Native to South and Central America, this plant is prized not just for its reactive foliage but also for its delicate pink pom-pom flowers and ease of care. While often grown as a novelty houseplant, it also thrives outdoors in warm climates as a low-growing ornamental. Mimosa pudica is more than just a botanical curiosity—it’s a beautiful, interactive plant that brings a touch of wonder to any space. With its delicate, touch-sensitive foliage and soft pink flowers, it provides both visual appeal and an educational experience for gardeners of all ages.

• Plant Type: Perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Genus: Mimosa
• Species: Mimosa pudica
• Plant Height/Width: 12-18 inches tall / 12-24 inches wide
• Season: Spring to Summer
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Difficulty: Moderate

Pansies are charming, easy-to-grow flowers that brighten up gardens with their bold colors and delicate appearance. By following proper planting, watering, and maintenance techniques, gardeners can enjoy seasonal blooms in both spring and fall. While they require some patience to grow from seeds, the result is rewarding with long-lasting floral displays. Whether used for garden borders, container planting, or edible garnishes, pansies are a versatile and delightful addition to any landscape.

• Plant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial
• Genus: Viola
• Plant Height/Width: 6–9 inches tall, 9–12 inches wide
• Season: Cool-season bloomer (spring, fall, and winter in mild climates)
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Difficulty: Easy to grow

Red Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a stunning variation of the classic yellow sunflower, featuring deep red, burgundy, or rusty orange petals surrounding a dark brown or black center. These ornamental sunflowers add a striking pop of color to gardens and floral arrangements. They are fast-growing, heat-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly, making them a great addition to home landscapes and farms. Red Sunflowers are bold, easy-to-grow flowers that bring warmth and vibrancy to any garden. With their deep red hues, towering height, and long-lasting blooms, they make a dramatic statement in landscapes and floral arrangements alike.

• Plant Type: Annual
• Genus: Helianthus
• Species: Annus
• Plant Height/Width: 60-72"
• Exposure: Full sun
• Difficulty: Easy

The Giant Moonflower, scientifically known as Ipomoea alba, is a tropical, vining flowering plant that belongs to the same family as morning glories (Convolvulaceae). What sets the moonflower apart is its large, fragrant white blooms that open at dusk, making it a captivating addition to evening and moonlit gardens. With its large, luminous blooms and fast-growing vines, it's perfect for arbors, trellises, and fences where it can put on its nightly performance. Though it requires warm weather and full sun, it's relatively low-maintenance once established.

• Plant Type: Annual Vine
• Genus: Ipomoea
• Species: Ipomoea alba
• Plant Height/Width: 10-15 feet tall / 6-10 feet wide
• Season: Summer to Fall
• Exposure: Full Sun
• Difficulty: Easy

Chamomile is a well-known herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family and is widely used for its medicinal, aromatic, and ornamental qualities. Chamomile is recognized for its small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers and its distinctive apple-like fragrance. Chamomile has been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine, primarily for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties. It is easy to grow from seed and is an excellent addition to herb gardens, flower beds, and container gardens.

• Plant Type: Annual
• Genus: Chamaemelum
• Species: Nobile
• Plant Height/Width: 10-16" high
• Season: Blooms summer and into fall
• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Difficulty: Easy
• Attribute: Attract Pollinators

Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea), also known as Mealycup Sage, is a striking perennial plant known for its vibrant blue to violet flowers and aromatic foliage. It thrives in a variety of climates and is commonly used in ornamental gardens, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and xeriscaping projects. Blue Sage is a stunning, easy-to-grow plant that brings beauty, fragrance, and pollinators to the garden. 

• Plant Type: Annual
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: Farinacea
• Plant Height/Width: 18-24"
• Season: Blooms summer to frost
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Difficulty: Easy

Immortelle (Xeranthemum annum), true to its name, brings everlasting enchantment to your garden! These charming paper-textured flowers bloom in romantic shades of white, pink, rose, and purple, creating a delicate, ethereal display that looks like nature's own origami. What makes these blooms truly magical is their ability to retain their beauty indefinitely - they're literally born dried! Perfect for gardeners who love both fresh summer color AND year-round dried arrangements, Immortelle offers the best of both worlds. 

• Plant Type: Annual
• Genus: Xeranthemum
• Species: Annuum
• Plant Height/Width: 18"-24"
• Season: Blooms June - Sept
• Exposure: Full sun
• Difficulty: Easy