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Seed References:
# Seeds in Packets; Days to Maturity; Weight; Type
         (Heirloom, Hybrid or Open Pollinated)
Botanical Names for Flowers and Herbs
Renee's Equivalents to Shepherds' Garden Seeds
Seed Varieties in our Rainbow/Mix Packets

Planting and Gardening Information
Attracting Beneficial Insects
Composting Guide

Container Gardening
6 Does and 1 Don't for a Good Garden
Frequently Asked Questions- General Gardening
Gardening with Children
Heirlooms and Hybrids - What's best for the home garden?
Kitchen Garden Designs
When to Plant Renee's Garden Seeds
What to Plant in May
What to Plant in June/July
Sunflowers - How to Grow Giants
Vertical Vegetables

How-to guides: Starting From Seed
Starting Tomatoes Indoors and Transplanting Seedlings
Starting Seeds in Containers to Transplant into Your Garden
Growing Sweet Peas- Sowing Seeds Directly in the Garden
Growing Sweet Peas - Starting Seeds Early and Transplanting Seedlings
Sowing and Growing Mesclun
How to Start Your Seeds Indoors

Growing Herbs and  Flowers:
Butterfly Favorites

Edible Flowers
Flowers for Bouquets
Herbal Teas and Vinegars
Herbal Cosmetics, Make Your Own
Lavender and Roses from Seed
Nasturtiums - Easy, Edible
Poppies - Modern and Heirloom
Sweet Peas - All About
Secrets to Sweet Pea Success
Sunflowers -Summer Long

 

Special Interest Varieties:
Heirloom Seed Varieties
Seed Varieties in our Rainbow/Mix Packets
Varieties with Edible Blossoms
Butterfly and Hummingbird Favorites
Varieties That Nourish Beneficial Insects
Varieties Suitable For Containers
Water Thrifty Varieties
 

Specialty Theme Gardens: Seed Suggestions
Heirloom Cottage Garden
Gourmet's Rainbow Garden
An Endless Salad Garden
Three Sisters Garden  

Organic Seeds in Renee's Garden

Gardening Help:
Master Gardeners Program State Coordinator list -
contacts for the program nearest you
National Gardening Association - a treasure trove of information for gardeners in all areas of the country and at all skill levels.
USDA plant hardiness zone map  - a very detailed, precise map for every region. 
University of Illinois Hort Corner -  - extensive excellent info and how-to guides.

Quantity discounts for growers and special events

gt02marmsl_jarlabel.jpgMake a Seed Packet Marker:

Our seed packets make excellent markers for seedlings because they are chock-full of information. To protect them from water damage, attach packets to wooden stakes by slitting the bottom of the paper with a knife and sliding the stake through; shield each marker under a small inverted jar.

 

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