In the PNW, gardening resources and services are plentiful. Read on for information on where to purchase seeds and plants, investigate your general gardening questions, learn about community-minded gardening, send your soil for testing—and even hire your own backyard farmer.
Abundant Life Seeds
Cottage Grove, Oregon
Certified organic and biodynamic seeds along with OMRI listed fertilizers and pest controls.
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Mansfield, Missouri
One of America’s largest providers of non-hybrid, non-GMO, non-treated, and non-patented seed.
Botanical Interests
Broomfield, Colorado
Beautifully illustrated seed packets chock-full of detailed growing directions and inspiration.
Irish Eyes Garden Seeds
Ellensburg, Washington
Washington-grown organic seed potatoes and garlic, organic seed, and garden supplies.
New Dimension Seed
Scappoose, Oregon
Specializing in seeds for short-season varieties of Asian vegetables.
Nichols Garden Nursery
Albany, Oregon
Offering vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to PNW gardeners for more than 50 years.
Molalla, Oregon
Bare root and container plants of fruit trees, berries, and PNW natives.
Peaceful Valley
Grass Valley, California
Flower, herb, vegetable, cover crop, and sprouting seeds, as well as other garden supplies.
Raintree Nursery
Morton, Washington
Fruit trees, berries, and a wide variety of ornamental and edible landscape plants.
Renee’s Garden
Felton, CA
Excellent source of pre-mixed seed blends for colorful and flavorful diversity in one packet.
Seed Savers Exchange
Decorah, Iowa
Nonprofit dedicated to maintaining a seedbank for heirloom seeds and plants, related educational opportunities, and a comprehensive seed catalog.
Stellar Seeds
Kaslo, British Columbia
Certified organic heritage and rare seeds adapted to PNW conditions grown by small farms.
Territorial Seed Company
Cottage Grove, Oregon
Seed for PNW growers including varieties for fall and winter growing.
Victory Seeds
Molalla, Oregon
Family owned and operated farm offering open-pollinated and heirloom seeds.
West Coast Seeds
Delta, British Columbia
Untreated non-GMO seeds for organic growing; website has a great online winter growing guide.
Wild Garden Seed
Philomath, Oregon
Organic seed and vegetable farm growing varieties adapted to PNW conditions.
The Elisabeth C. Miller Library at the University of Washington Botanic Garden
http://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml
With more than 15,000 books and 500 magazine titles, as well as digital and video materials and a knowledgeable and helpful staff, this is a rich resource for home gardeners, backyard orchardists, horticulture students, and industry professionals.
Oregon State University extension services
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening
The website includes fact sheets and videos, links to educational opportunities, and information about the OSU Master Gardeners program.
Oregon Tilth
Download the “Good Bug Guide” for PNW gardens.
Seattle Tilth
This organization encourages people to grown their own food organically and sustainably with garden classes and workshops, plant sales, and a Garden Hotline.
Washington State University extension services
The website includes a library of fact sheets, an “Ask an Expert” forum, and a link to the WSU Master Gardeners program.
City Farmer News
A resource for gardeners in Vancouver, British Columbia, and beyond, who want to learn how to grow food in the city, compost waste, and care for the landscape in an environmentally responsible way.
Food for Oregon
http://foodfororegon.oregonstate.edu
This is a database of local and regional community food resources, including links to teaching and demonstration gardens and programs addressing hunger issues.
Plant a Row for the Hungry and Ample Harvest
http://gardenwriters.org
(search “plant a row” on the website)
These two national programs encourage gardeners to donate their surplus harvest to local food pantries.
Washington Food System Directory
The website links to several gardening, gleaning, and food-sharing networks in western Washington.
Cliff Mass Weather Blog
http://cliffmass.blogspot.com/
Geek out with a couple of PNW weather experts who keep us informed and smiling.
Rufus Weather Café
Click on “weather center.”
Northwest Agricultural Consultants
Soil and Plant Laboratory, Inc.
Bellevue, Washington
www.soilandplantlaboratory.com
Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory
Amherst, Massachusetts
Your Backyard Farmer
Portland, Oregon
Seattle Urban Farm Company
Seattle, Washington