Reviewing Fedco Seeds’ 2026 Seed Catalog

Ahead of the 2025 gardening season, one of my first posts on the blog was titled “Where to Buy Garden Seeds.” There was a heavy emphasis on the seed catalogs we requested, what we liked about each one, and the ones we purchased seeds from. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently by dedicating a post to each seed catalog. In each post, I’ll review the catalog, go over the things I like and dislike about it, and score the catalog. Here’s how I’m scoring all the catalogs.

Scoring Criteria

I’m going to be looking at the following areas and applying them to each catalog we receive:

  • Number of pages – 1 point per page over 100 pages; minus-1 point per page under 100 pages.
  • New varieties – 1/2 (.50) point for each new variety for 2026.
  • Total number of seeds – 1/4 (.25) point per seed.
  • Selection of “Specialty Seeds” – By “Specialty Seeds,” I mean any specially designated seeds that are separated from the other seeds. Examples are All-American Selections, Italian Gourmet, and Indigenous Royalties. – 1 point will be awarded for each specialty category.
  • Images – 1 point if there is an image for every seed; 1/2 (.50) point if fewer.
  • Non-Seed Offerings – 1 point for each category (fertilizers, seed-starting items, merchandise, weed control, pesticides, garden gear, etc.)
  • How Is it Organized/Ordered? – 1 point if its order is a positive; minus-1 point if it’s a negative.
  • Beauty – This is completely subjective, but it’s my way of determining if it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it include original artwork? Are the images crisp and clean? Is the text easy to read? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.
  • What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – This is another subjective category. What about a catalog makes it stand out from the others? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.

Links to Other Reviews

Pages – 75 Points

Fedco’s 2026 catalog is 175 pages.

New Varieties – 16 Points

They are offering 32 new varieties for 2026.

Total Number of Seeds – 415.75 Points

Fedco is offering 965 vegetable, 120 herb, and 578 flower seeds for a total of 1,663 varieties. That is the most seeds offered by any company this year, which shocked me. I expected Baker Creek to offer the most.

Specialty Seeds – 5 Points

Fedco sells seeds that include Indigenous Royalties, Black Benefit Sharing, Breeder Royalties, Independent Plant Breeders, and A Seed Without a Price. Fedco is dedicated to seed/plant freedom and independence, and they are open about which seeds include royalties going back to the breeder, farmer, or people group that developed the variety.

Images – .5 Points

Fedco doesn’t have any real images; however, they do have artwork that depicts the vegetable, but not every seed has a piece of art.

Beauty – 6 Points

The catalog has beautiful artwork, but there are no images, as mentioned above. Plus, the artwork is all in black and white, which makes it tough to know what the vegetables look like. I love the artwork, and we’ve used color pencils to colorize past catalogs, but the lack of colored images does make it more difficult to pick seeds.

Non-Seed Offerings – 14 Points

Fedco features non-seed offerings in the following categories: inoculants & probiotics, soil amendments & fertilizers, Fedco’s fertilizer mixes, compost & potting soil, mulches, fencing & netting, floating row covers, plant protection & plant control, seed starting, garden tools, orchard tools, drip irrigation, garden garb, and books.

Unique Quality – 10 Points

I think Fedco produces the most unique and interesting catalog of any company we buy from. It is printed on paper that feels like a newspaper, and the entire catalog looks like a mail order catalog that was sent out in the 1800s. If you’ve played Red Dead Redemption 2, envision the catalogs you buy things from in the stores. All the artwork is fun and stunning.

How Is it Ordered/Organized? – 1 Point

Fedco’s catalog is categorized by vegetables, herbs, and flowers with the varieties being alphabetized. Then, they go further and break down each seed variety in subcategories. For example, beans are broken down into bush (green, Roma, purple, wax), Bush haricots verts, shell and dry, pole, miscellaneous, lima, and soybeans.

Review

Fedco’s 2026 seed catalog lives up to expectations. It’s always one of the most beautiful catalogs that we receive, and it’s one we look forward to each year. It was not free, but at only $3, which also includes a $3 coupon that can be used when you place an order, it’s still a bargain. The seed artwork is as beautiful as it always is, and Fedco’s transparency about its stances on seed independence, breeder royalties, and more is always welcome. We love companies that care about gardeners and the preservation of seeds, which is certainly Fedco.

Score – 543.25 Points

New Habits to End 2025

First off, Happy New Year! Thank you to anyone and everyone who took the time to check out our work in 2025. You are a blessing to us!

It’s been a much better end to the year, from where we wandered in 2025. I swear this year was mentally, more taxing than others. I never knew marriage could be this difficult. Or being a daughter. There were some big moments, behind the scenes where I felt like my life as I know was as stable as an earthquake and I couldn’t tell anyone.

I’ve gotten better at sitting with my problems by myself. That is one thing, I am finding comfort in again. Being by myself, without a bunch of screens to make me feel like I am being “social” when I am not.

Habit #1

Since Thanksgiving Day, I have been limiting my time on social media. I have a timer set to a few minutes for Instagram, most days. I have done this successfully now for 5 weeks. At first it was a but tought to keep it at zero, so I cushioned myself to 15 mins. By Christmas week, I didn’t feel any pull to open the app. The only connection I do feel to my account is a few online friends I have met, who without Instagram, are disconnected from my life. Therefore I am keeping my account, but I am detoxing my addiction. With a record of two weeks without posting.

Habit #2

In December I started challenging myself to do pushups again. They started with knee pushups and have risen to a record of 20 real pushups in a set. My goal moving into 2026, is to do these consistently throughout the week and be more fit, along with the other exercises I do – rebounding, wall pilates, and yoga. More consistency.

Habit #3

Books. I am watching less Youtube when I knit and reading more. I listen to audiobooks through Libby and read while working on other days. So far I have completed four books, which sounds pathetic, but I had not been reading at all for years. I would read a book or two per year since we moved to our current town. I missed the previous city’s library and the mental wellness to focus. But this summer, we joined a local to us library and restoked my desire to be bookish again.

Final Thoughts

Unintentionally, I already started my “resolutions” and it feels great. It shows me that maybe finishing a year on a good note is about setting yourself up with good habits before the “fresh start” and if you are feeling a bit off going into 2026, maybe get off of socials too? Except for wordpress, truly a great group of people on here. 💖

Reviewing Baker Creek’s 2026 Seed Catalog

Ahead of the 2025 gardening season, one of my first posts on the blog was titled “Where to Buy Garden Seeds.” There was a heavy emphasis on the seed catalogs we requested, what we liked about each one, and the ones we purchased seeds from. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently by dedicating a post to each seed catalog. In each post, I’ll review the catalog, go over the things I like and dislike about it, and score the catalog. Here’s how I’m scoring all the catalogs.

Scoring Criteria

I’m going to be looking at the following areas and applying them to each catalog we receive:

  • Number of pages – 1 point per page over 100 pages; minus-1 point per page under 100 pages.
  • New varieties – 1/2 (.50) point for each new variety for 2026.
  • Total number of seeds – 1/4 (.25) point per seed.
  • Selection of “Specialty Seeds” – By “Specialty Seeds,” I mean any specially designated seeds that are separated from the other seeds. Examples are All-American Selections, Italian Gourmet, and Indigenous Royalties. – 1 point will be awarded for each specialty category.
  • Images – 1 point if there is an image for every seed; 1/2 (.50) point if fewer.
  • Non-Seed Offerings – 1 point for each category (fertilizers, seed-starting items, merchandise, weed control, pesticides, garden gear, etc.)
  • How Is it Organized/Ordered? – 1 point if its order is a positive; minus-1 point if it’s a negative.
  • Beauty – This is completely subjective, but it’s my way of determining if it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it include original artwork? Are the images crisp and clean? Is the text easy to read? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.
  • What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – This is another subjective category. What about a catalog makes it stand out from the others? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.

Links to Other Reviews

Pages – 63 Points

For the Baker Creek catalog, I’m referring to the free version that is 163 pages. There is also an expanded version that is more than 500 pages and costs $14.95 to order.

New Varieties – 5.5 Points

They are offering 11 new varieties for 2026.

Total Number of Seeds – 359.75 Points

Baker Creek offers 886 vegetable, 448 flower, and 105 herb varieties for a total of 1,439. To this point, this is by far the most seeds offered by a company. Not all of them are featured in the free catalog, however.

Specialty Seeds – 0 Points

All of Baker Creek’s seeds are heirlooms, which I don’t count as specialty since that’s all they sell.

Images – 1 Point

They include one image for every item sold in the catalog.

Beauty – 10 Points

I’m a big fan of Baker Creek’s catalogs. The images are beautiful, and most of the time, you see more than just the vegetable or flower. They often include images of how the item can be used in juices, salads, etc. There are also several pages dedicated to a single seed, essentially giving a full-page ad for one item.

Non-Seed Offerings – 5 Points

They offer non-seed items in the following categories: books, clothing, fertilizer, gardening tools, and sourdough starters.

Unique Quality – 7 Points

Baker Creek has fun with its catalogs. As mentioned above, they like to include images of how the item can be used, such as teas from edible flowers, juices from vegetables and fruit, and custards from pumpkins. If a variety is especially large, they’ll feature an image of someone holding the item to show how large it is. Baker Creek is owned and operated by an eclectic group of people, which comes across in the catalogs.

How Is it Ordered/Organized? – 0 Points

I actually don’t enjoy how Baker Creek organizes their free catalog. I haven’t looked at their larger catalogs, but I’m assuming it’s organized in a similar manner. While it’s alphabetized, which I appreciate, the seeds aren’t categorized by vegetable/flower/herbs, so it’s actually a bit difficult to find specific seed varieties.

Review

We have been fans of Baker Creek for probably six years now. The first mini garden we had together was grown from a lot of Baker Creek seeds. Their seeds are of the highest quality, and they have varieties that no other companies offer. They are a company that is dedicated to seeds and helping people live self-sustaining lives. They host several homesteading events each year at their headquarters in Missouri, and gardening plays a key role in those events. Their catalog conveys the care and dedication they have for gardening and seed preservation.

Score: 451.25 Points

Reviewing Seed Savers Exchange 2026 Seed Catalog

Ahead of the 2025 gardening season, one of my first posts on the blog was titled “Where to Buy Garden Seeds.” There was a heavy emphasis on the seed catalogs we requested, what we liked about each one, and the ones we purchased seeds from. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently by dedicating a post to each seed catalog. In each post, I’ll review the catalog, go over the things I like and dislike about it, and score the catalog. Here’s how I’m scoring all the catalogs.

Scoring Criteria

I’m going to be looking at the following areas and applying them to each catalog we receive:

  • Number of pages – 1 point per page over 100 pages; minus-1 point per page under 100 pages.
  • New varieties – 1/2 (.50) point for each new variety for 2026.
  • Total number of seeds – 1/4 (.25) point per seed.
  • Selection of “Specialty Seeds” – By “Specialty Seeds,” I mean any specially designated seeds that are separated from the other seeds. Examples are All-American Selections, Italian Gourmet, and Indigenous Royalties. – 1 point will be awarded for each specialty category.
  • Images – 1 point if there is an image for every seed; 1/2 (.50) point if fewer.
  • Non-Seed Offerings – 1 point for each category (fertilizers, seed-starting items, merchandise, weed control, pesticides, garden gear, etc.)
  • How Is it Organized/Ordered? – 1 point if its order is a positive; minus-1 point if it’s a negative.
  • Beauty – This is completely subjective, but it’s my way of determining if it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it include original artwork? Are the images crisp and clean? Is the text easy to read? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.
  • What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – This is another subjective category. What about a catalog makes it stand out from the others? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.

Links to Other Reviews

Pages – 55 Points

Seed Savers Exchange’s (SSE) 2026 catalog has 155 pages.

New Varieties – 8.5 Points

SSE is offering 17 new seed varieties for 2026.

Total Number of Seeds – 158.25 Points

SSE is selling 475 vegetable, 120 flower, and 38 herb varieties for a total of 633.

Specialty Seeds – 1 Point

Seed Savers features one type of specialty seed. They’re called the “From the Collection” seeds, which are varieties that are featured by the company on an annual basis. To quote the catalog, these seeds “were entrusted to SSE for preservation in our seed bank to ensure they are protected and available both today and for generations to come.” They are designated in the catalog with a copper badge.

Images – 1 Point

There is one image for every item sold.

Beauty – 10 Points

The SSE catalog features beautiful, clear images that highlight the differences between the different varieties. The font is large and easy to read. I also love the non-seed images. It’s a lovely catalog to look at.

Non-Seed Offerings – 5 Points

Seed Savers has non-seed offerings in the categories of apparel, books, garden tools, kitchen gifts, and seed saving tools.

Unique Quality – 9 Points

As a seed catalog, it’s pretty standard. It does everything you would expect without missing anything. However, it’s the non-seed content where the catalog really shines. There are numerous stories, growing tips, recipes, and more. SSE is a non-profit that is devoted to preserving seeds and helping gardeners to best use the vegetables they grow. This dedication shows in the catalog.

How Is it Ordered/Organized? – 0 Points

The seeds are categorized into vegetables, herbs, and flowers, with each category being alphabetized. That is a positive. However, the tomatoes are organized by color rather than “type,” which makes it a bit difficult to find specific varieties. That’s a negative.

Review

We received Seed Savers Exchange’s 2025 catalog, which was our first experience with the company. However, we didn’t purchase any seeds from them last year and weren’t expecting to receive a catalog for 2026. But since we did receive one, we are giving it a very detailed look through and have found so many seeds that we’re interested in. We also love the company and everything they stand for. If you’re dedicated to the preservation of seeds and food cultures, SSE is a seed company that you’ll love.

Score: 247.75 Points

Reviewing High Mowing Organic Seeds’ 2026 Seed Catalog

Ahead of the 2025 gardening season, one of my first posts on the blog was titled “Where to Buy Garden Seeds.” There was a heavy emphasis on the seed catalogs we requested, what we liked about each one, and the ones we purchased seeds from. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently by dedicating a post to each seed catalog. In each post, I’ll review the catalog, go over the things I like and dislike about it, and score the catalog. Here’s how I’m scoring all the catalogs.

Scoring Criteria

I’m going to be looking at the following areas and applying them to each catalog we receive:

  • Number of pages – 1 point per page over 100 pages; minus-1 point per page under 100 pages.
  • New varieties – 1/2 (.50) point for each new variety for 2026.
  • Total number of seeds – 1/4 (.25) point per seed.
  • Selection of “Specialty Seeds” – By “Specialty Seeds,” I mean any specially designated seeds that are separated from the other seeds. Examples are All-American Selections, Italian Gourmet, and Indigenous Royalties. – 1 point will be awarded for each specialty category.
  • Images – 1 point if there is an image for every seed; 1/2 (.50) point if fewer.
  • Non-Seed Offerings – 1 point for each category (fertilizers, seed-starting items, merchandise, weed control, pesticides, garden gear, etc.)
  • How Is it Organized/Ordered? – 1 point if its order is a positive; minus-1 point if it’s a negative.
  • Beauty – This is completely subjective, but it’s my way of determining if it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it include original artwork? Are the images crisp and clean? Is the text easy to read? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.
  • What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – This is another subjective category. What about a catalog makes it stand out from the others? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.

Links to Other Reviews

Pages – 21 Points

The 2026 High Mowing Organic Seeds catalog has 121 pages.

New Varieties – 24 Points

The company is offering 48 new varieties this year, which are conveniently featured on the first page of the catalog.

Total Number of Seeds – 227.5 Points

High Mowing is selling 775 vegetable, 87 flower, and 48 herb varieties for a total of 910.

Specialty Seeds – 1 Point

The only specialty seeds offered are the Galaxy Suite Tomatoes, which are tomatoes bred at Cornell University. High Mowing is the only producer of these tomatoes.

Images – 1 Point

There is one image for each seed and item listed in the catalog.

Beauty – 10 Points

The catalog is full of stunning, high-quality images that allow you to clearly see the color differences between varieties. I also love that they place the images beside each other (rather than always beside the seed listing) so that you can compare vegetable sizes and qualities.

Non-Seed Offerings – 9 Points

High Mowing sells non-seed items in the following categories: Seeds and Pots, Potting Soil, Heat Mats, Seeding, Labels, Inoculants, Clips, Harvesting, and Merch.

Unique Quality – 9 Points

High Mowing only offers organic seeds, which is unique in its own right, but that’s not specifically related to the catalog. Their catalog also has thumb tabs that make it quick to find the different vegetables, which other catalogs have. However, what makes their tabs unique is the addition of seed images on these tabs. I don’t know of another catalog that does this. Another unique aspect is the presence of stories through the catalog. These include stories about the farms and co-ops they work with, projects they support, and individuals who are making a difference in fighting food insecurity.

How Is it Ordered/Organized? – 1 Point

The catalog is categorized into vegetables, flowers, and herbs, and each category is alphabetized. The pricing system is very clear and easy to read.

Review

High Mowing is yet another seed company whose catalog we received for the first time last year. I learned about the company through a Google search, and I think we’re both very thankful that we did. Everything about High Mowing conveys how much they care about providing gardeners and farmers with the best seeds possible. But they take it further with their clear mission of helping to educate and provide food security to those in at-risk communities. That is something Magz and I are passionate about, so it’s fitting that we have found seed companies that also care. Their catalog reflects everything they are about: the vegetables take center stage with quality images and detailed descriptions. The pricing tables are also easy to understand, and I love reading stories about farmers, partners, and those who are helping give back.

Score: 303.5 Points

Reviewing Sow True Seeds 2026 Seed Catalog

Ahead of the 2025 gardening season, one of my first posts on the blog was titled “Where to Buy Garden Seeds.” There was a heavy emphasis on the seed catalogs we requested, what we liked about each one, and the ones we purchased seeds from. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently by dedicating a post to each seed catalog. In each post, I’ll review the catalog, go over the things I like and dislike about it, and score the catalog. Here’s how I’m scoring all the catalogs.

Scoring Criteria

I’m going to be looking at the following areas and applying them to each catalog we receive:

  • Number of pages – 1 point per page over 100 pages; minus-1 point per page under 100 pages.
  • New varieties – 1/2 (.50) point for each new variety for 2026.
  • Total number of seeds – 1/4 (.25) point per seed.
  • Selection of “Specialty Seeds” – By “Specialty Seeds,” I mean any specially designated seeds that are separated from the other seeds. Examples are All-American Selections, Italian Gourmet, and Indigenous Royalties. – 1 point will be awarded for each specialty category.
  • Images – 1 point if there is an image for every seed; 1/2 (.50) point if fewer.
  • Non-Seed Offerings – 1 point for each category (fertilizers, seed-starting items, merchandise, weed control, pesticides, garden gear, etc.)
  • How Is it Organized/Ordered? – 1 point if its order is a positive; minus-1 point if it’s a negative.
  • Beauty – This is completely subjective, but it’s my way of determining if it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it include original artwork? Are the images crisp and clean? Is the text easy to read? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.
  • What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – This is another subjective category. What about a catalog makes it stand out from the others? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.

Links to Other Reviews

Pages – 3 Points

The catalog has 103 pages, and none of them have advertisements on them.

New Varieties – N/A – 0 Points

Neither the catalog nor the website indicate which seed varieties are new for 2026, so I had to give this category 0 points for not applicable and unavailable.

Total Number of Seeds – 146.5 Points

Sow True has 414 vegetable, 111 flower, and 61 herb seed varieties for a total of 586.

Specialty Seeds – 2 Points

Sow True features two types of specialty seeds – Slow Food’s Ark of Taste varieties and Small Farm Grown. Ark of Taste seed varieties are ones designated by the non-profit Slow Food to be vital to culture and should be preserved at all costs. Small Farm Grown varieties are ones grown on smaller-scale farms, which reflects Sow True’s commitment to support smaller farms when possible.

Images – .5 Points

Roughly half the seeds have images.

Non-Seed Offerings – 20 Points

The catalog and website sell non-seed items in 15 categories: hand tools, garden gloves, kids tools, soil amendments, soil testing, fertilizers, cover crops, seed starting, seed saving, growing supplies, pest management, indoor growing, gifts, merchandise, and books. They also have pages of the catalog dedicated to educating gardeners with a planting guide, a seed-starting guide, seed saving tips, a companion planting guide, and definitions of open-pollinated, heirloom, cold stratification, and scarification.

How Is it Ordered/Organized? – 1 Point

The catalog is divided into categories of vegetable seeds, bulbs & live plants, vegetable seeds, herb seeds, and flower seeds, and each category is ordered alphabetically. Each category also has a marker on the edge of the page for quick reference.

Beauty – 10 Points

The catalog is easy-to-read, colorful, and features crisp imagery. One of my favorite parts of their catalog is the artwork that graces the cover and the featured seed packets.

What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – 10 Points

I find Sow True Seeds’ catalog to be among the most unique that we receive. It’s shorter and narrower than others, being shaped similar to a book rather than a magazine. This compact shape makes it easy to carry and tuck in a pocket, as you would a journal. I also love the blend of artwork and photography, and the free guides make it more of an educational resource than a simple catalog.

Review

Like Pinetree Gardens, 2025 was the first year we received Sow True Seeds’ catalog or purchased seeds from them. They are an excellent seed company. They’re located in Asheville, North Carolina and operate as a co-op rather than a traditional business. That buy-in is reflected in the quality and care of everything they do. They go out of their way to support small farmers, to educate, and to create a community. It’s also reflected in their catalog. The seed descriptions are brief, clear, and informative. They provide all the necessary information with little extra. There are tables for each vegetable that provide the seed depth, spacing, germination time, days to maturity, and isolation distance. Combine that with the bonus guides, and it’s one of the best catalogs you can request.

Score: 193 Points

Reviewing Pinetree Gardens 2026 Seed Catalog

Ahead of the 2025 gardening season, one of my first posts on the blog was titled “Where to Buy Garden Seeds.” There was a heavy emphasis on the seed catalogs we requested, what we liked about each one, and the ones we purchased seeds from. This year, I’m doing things a bit differently by dedicating a post to each seed catalog. In each post, I’ll review the catalog, go over the things I like and dislike about it, and score the catalog. The first installment will be Pinetree Gardens catalog, but before digging into the review, here’s how I’ll score all the catalogs.

Scoring Criteria

I’m going to be looking at the following areas and applying them to each catalog we receive:

  • Number of pages – 1 point per page over 100 pages; minus-1 point per page under 100 pages.
  • New varieties – 1/2 (.50) point for each new variety for 2026.
  • Total number of seeds – 1/4 (.25) point per seed.
  • Selection of “Specialty Seeds” – By “Specialty Seeds,” I mean any specially designated seeds that are separated from the other seeds. Examples are All-American Selections, Italian Gourmet, and Indigenous Royalties. – 1 point will be awarded for each specialty category.
  • Images – 1 point if there is an image for every seed; 1/2 (.50) point if fewer.
  • Non-Seed Offerings – 1 point for each category (fertilizers, seed-starting items, merchandise, weed control, pesticides, garden gear, etc.)
  • How Is it Organized/Ordered? – 1 point if its order is a positive; minus-1 point if it’s a negative.
  • Beauty – This is completely subjective, but it’s my way of determining if it’s aesthetically pleasing to look at. Does it include original artwork? Are the images crisp and clean? Is the text easy to read? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.
  • What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – This is another subjective category. What about a catalog makes it stand out from the others? A maximum of 10 points can be awarded.

Links to Other Reviews:

Pinetree Gardens 2026 Seed Catalog Review

Pages – 29 Points

The catalog has 129 pages, and none of the pages are advertisements.

New Varieties – 24.5 Points

Pinetree is offering 29 new varieties this year, including three new tomatoes, two new squashes, and two new melons.

Total Number of Seeds – 311.5 Points

There are 119 herbs, 434 flowers, and 693 vegetable seeds for a total of 1,246 seeds.

Specialty Seeds – 1 Point

Pinetree Gardens offers one specialty type of seed, which are their All-American Selections. These seeds are tested in independent trials.

Images – 1 Point

The catalog has one image for every item offered in the catalog.

Non-Seed Offerings – 24 Points

Pinetree Gardens really shines with its non-seed offerings. I believe they feature more equipment in their catalog than any other seed company. The categories I counted are seed starting, planting mediums, garden labels, watering aides, trellising, inoculant, fertilizers, thermometers, container growing, season extenders, weed control, insecticides, animal deterrents, pollinators, garden gear, household, kitchen gadgets, countertop sprouts, canning essentials, spices, teas, essential oils, and books.

How Is it Ordered/Organized? – 1 Point

The catalog is divided into three sections for its seeds – vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Each section’s seeds are then alphabetized. It makes finding a specific vegetable, flower, or herb very easy.

Beauty – 10 Points

Pinetree Gardens catalog is bright, easy-to-read, and clean. The text color always stands out from the page. The images are high-quality and do a great job of highlighting the product being sold.

What Sets it Apart or Makes it Unique? – 8 Points

There isn’t a lot that makes this catalog overly unique, but that isn’t a bad thing. It’s simply a very good catalog that provides everything you need as a gardener. One unique aspect is the brief growing guide for each vegetable. It includes the germination time and temperature, seed sowing requirements, harvesting information, and more. And if a vegetable is prone to specific diseases, there’s a key that indicates what each seed is resistant against.

Review

2025 was the first year we received Pinetree Gardens’ seed catalog and purchased from them. They have become one of our favorite companies to purchase from, and it started because of their catalog. The 2026 catalog continues what they did so successfully in 2025 (and likely in the preceding years). I love the variety of seeds they carry, their prices, and all the non-seed items they sell. Their keys and icons make it very easy to identify and find what you’re looking for. Finally, I’m a big fan of companies that make their own seed collections. They’re such a great way for gardeners who have difficulty making decisions or are just getting started to try a bunch of seeds at one time. Overall, I think Pinetree Gardens has the best catalog, but we’ll see if the scores reflect that.

As an aside, their employees and customer service are great. They had a very minor issue this year where catalogs were sent to the right address but with the wrong person’s name. They reached out to everyone to explain what happened, which is so kind.

Score: 410 Points

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