Click here to view a virtual version of the 2015 catalog!
When you open your mailbox a few weeks from now and find our catalog inside, you will immediately notice that it looks very different . . . and better! We are so pleased, we just can’t wait for you to see some of the great new features (and the many new varieties we are offering this year, from kale to tomatoes - click here to see all the new varieties!) Spoiler alert! Read on if you’d like a sneak peek of what’s inside . . .
The Paper This year we made the transition from the 50% recycled content matte paper we have used in the past to a more environmentally-friendly option: Our 2015 catalog is printed on 100% recycled, 90% post-consumer recycled (PCR) paper and is coated with a very thin layer of clay (NOT corn!) for a glossier finish that makes the photos of our varieties come to life. The colors are brighter, the details sharper, and although the paper “feels” lighter, it’s actually the same durable weight we’ve used in the past. We hope you’ll enjoy the way the new fully recycled and recyclable paper showcases the vibrant colors and rich textures of our catalog. Read all about it here. The Layout Our 2015 catalog has been re-designed to be easier to read, with a clean aesthetic and simplified layout. Don’t worry, though – we kept all the great resources, photos, stories and information we know you love. We went through all of our variety descriptions and made them more consistent, adding valuable information like fruit weight, seasonal slots, disease resistances and more. You can find this information conveniently grouped in the new Variety Features Line located between the variety name and the description. This line of information makes it easier to scan a whole section and quickly find the varieties with the features you need. The Planting Chart This year we made a really exciting change to the way Cultural Information is presented. In previous years, we have included all Cultural Information (which includes things like which diseases to watch out for and how to treat them, planting instructions and more) at the beginning of each section. This has mostly stayed the same as in past years, with one important difference – handy information like seed spacing, seed specs, when to plant and transplant, and how much to thin are now available for every crop type in one useful, two-sided Planting Chart that you can cut out and take with you to the garden, field, or greenhouse. Now you can have all the information you need to plant with you wherever you go, with no need to read every seed packet or hunt for spacing directions. The FREE Shipping Policy
Click here to read about our new shipping policy!
This year we made a change to our shipping policy that we know everyone will love – it’s now free! All standard orders to the US and Canada now receive complimentary shipping, with no minimum order. Realized you forgot something important on your order, but don’t want to pay more in shipping? Don’t worry! Whether it was a small packet with 10 seeds or a quarter pound, we’ll put it in the mail for you with no shipping charges. There are a few exceptions – we still need to charge for heavy items like garlic, potatoes, and cover crops when they weigh 25 lbs or more, and we still charge to ship to non-contiguous US states and territories. Learn more about our new Shipping Policy. The New Sizes Commercial growers will be happy to hear that we have made many of our popular staple crops like onions, corn, carrots, beets, cabbage and more available in new large sizes. You can now order larger quantities of our Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified seeds with better bulk discounts. We also revisited many of our existing prices, and are pleased to be able to offer competitive pricing for many crop types. We believe that organic seeds have the power to change the world for the better – and our goal is to make them accessible to everyone. Making organic seeds affordable for farmers growing on a large scale is an essential step in rebuilding the healthy food system of the future. And there’s more! But we want to leave some things a surprise, so keep an eye out for our catalogs arriving in mailboxes over the next few weeks . . . Click here to request a copy if you haven't already!