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Hello friends!

I am trying to get my garden started.
Where did you all get your seeds from when you started?

This year I’m planning on a small garden,
but hoping in the next couple years to have a beautiful big garden
once that we get property.
If you have any advice would love the help.
 
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Of all the seed companies I have tried, I like American Seed sold at Dollar General.

Lately, I have been getting the seeds from our daughter.
 
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I get almost all of my seeds from two sources:

1.  Southern Exposure Seed Exchange ( https://www.southernexposure.com )

2.  Sandhill Preservation Center ( https://www.sandhillpreservation.com )

A wonderful selection, and they aren't huge McSeed outlets.



 
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I highly recommend Baker Street Seeds at rareseeds.com
 
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Going to Seed (freeish diverse collections)
Experimental Farm Network
The Buffalo Seed Company
Snake River Seed Cooperative (more specific to your region)

 
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My favorite outlets: FedCo (MOFGA) and Southern Exposure (Seed Pledge Initiative). Good experiences with: Baker Creek Heirloom Seed, Sustainable Seed Company (taken over by True Leaf Market have no experience there).

Best to find a seed company that aligns with your principles and is also in your general region so that you know the seeds will grow well under your conditions.
 
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Cultivating the Commons is a small operation near me so their seeds would be cold hardy enough.

Joseph Lofthouse's seeds are terrific and you can find them at a number of places.  He's in northern Utah so not terribly different from Missoula.  Joseph's seeds
 
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Thank you everyone!!! You guys are a huge help. :)
 
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