This article was published originally on 1/6/2010
A hot bowl of chili is a great way to warm the body after spending time outdoors on a cold, winter day. A sure way to warm the spirits of gardeners on these gray, wintery days is to leaf through a stack of newly arrived garden catalogs. Wind chills, weather advisories, and aching backs are quickly forgotten (as least for a few minutes) as gardeners glance through the brightly colored catalogs and make plans for next spring and summer.
Perennials have become increasingly popular in the last 15 to 20 years. Gardeners can purchase perennials at local garden centers and mail-order nurseries. For your convenience, the mailing addresses and web sites of several mail-order companies that specialize in perennials is provided.
Ambergate Gardens
8730 County Road 43
Chaska, Minnesota 55318
www.ambergategardens.com
Perennials
Catalog: $3.00 |
Old House Gardens
536 Third Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
www.oldhousegardens.com
Heirloom perennials and bulbs
Catalog: $2.00 |
Bluestone Perennials
7211 Middle Ridge Road
Madison, Ohio 44057
www.bluestoneperennials.com
Perennials
Catalog: Free |
Paradise Garden
P. O. Box 267
Corryton, Tennessee 37721
www.paradisegarden.com
Perennials
Catalog: Free |
Brent and Becky's Bulbs
7900 Daffodil Lane
Gloucester, Virginia 23061
www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com
Bulbs and tender perennials
Catalog: Free |
Plants Delights Nursery
9241 Sauls Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
www.plantdelights.com
Unusual perennials
Catalog: Free |
Busse Gardens
17160 - 245th Avenue
Big Lake, Minnesota 55309
www.bussegardens.com
Perennials
Catalog: Online only |
Roots and Rhizomes
P. O. Box 9
Randolph, Wisconsin 53956
www.rootsrhizomes.com
Perennials
Catalog: Free |
Gilbert H. Wild & Son
P. O. Box 338
Sarcoxie, Missouri 64862
www.gilberthwild.com
Peonies, daylilies, and irises
Catalog: Free |
Song Sparrow Farm
13101 East Rye Road
Avalon, Wisconsin 53505
www.songsparrow.com
Woody plants and perennials
Catalog: Free |
Greer Gardens
1280 Goodpasture Island Road
Eugene, Oregon 97401
www.greergardens.com
Woody plants and perennials
Catalog: Free |
Wayside Gardens
1 Garden Lane
Hodges, South Carolina 29695
www.waysidegardens.com
Woody plants, roses, and perennials
Catalog: Free |
Oakes Daylilies
P. O. Box 268
Corryton, Tennessee 37721
www.oakesdaylilies.com
Daylilies
Catalog: Free |
White Flower Farm
P. O. Box 50
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759
www.whiteflowerfarm.com
Shrubs, roses, perennials
Catalog: Free |
No endorsement of companies or their products is intended in this listing, nor is criticism implied of similar companies or their products that are not shown.
By Richard Jauron, Department of Horticulture
