I order my seeds from Veseys (veseys.com) but this year I was looking at the William Dam catalogue (damseeds.com) and thought I would order some from them. Dams is in Hamilton and Veseys is in PEI. T&T seeds is supposed to be good but I've never ordered from them. I also buy some seeds at the local Garden Gallery greenhouses. I've also bought some at Home Depot when I couldn't wait to get started! Marg

I also like Veseys and have always been pleased with their products. I've found that they've even improved in their bareroot plants in the last few years and this fall was very happy with the order I received from them.

Every year I also place an order with them for seeds, but I also check-out Gardens North. They have a lot of unique plant seeds. Here's a link - you might want to check it out.

Here is a link that might be useful: Gardens North

I am in southwestern Ontario, and enjoy starting seeds to help pass the winter months. I have ordered from Veseys, Stokes, Dam Seeds over the years and have been happy with each one. I suggest OntarioSeedCompany - their website is www.osc.com as another company to consider. I also like to visit the local garden centres in January and February to look at the seed racks.

I like to order from Dominion Seed House, here in Ontario.

I like Vesey's(my grandmother went to school with Mr. Vesey), Stokes, Westcoast Seeds. Sometimes I find Canadian seed companies are limited or expensive for shipping. As much as I prefer to shop locally, if you don't mind ordering south of the border, J.L. Hudson has a great selection of seeds, good prices, really cheap shipping, and they're freindly to deal with.

I've used Stokes, Vesey's, William Dam, and Richter's before. They are all good suppliers for seeds (plants are a different matter). The only big company I would recommend you avoid is Thompson and Morgan - they have a nice catalogue, nice looking packages and a great selection, but they charge more and they have serious issues with quality control.

There are many other reputable Canadian companies that have a slightly more unusual selection of seeds, but almost any oriental veggie seed should be available from one of the companies already listed by the other posters.

BP

http://gardensnorth.com/site/index.htm

Also Seeds of Diversity with an annual fee. Heirloom and unusual seed is available from members at cost of postage.

Out of Canada: This site was listed on the Winter Sowing site (US). Seed is 35 cents a package. Located in Vermont with postage $3.50 to Canada.
Artistic Gardens or http://www.artisticgardens.com

I was shocked to discover that Walmart already began to sell seeds. I've already started to stock up on my seed supplies.

Ianna
In Ontario

I have always purchased my vegetable seeds from Vesey's or Halifax Seed; but this year I am interested in starting perennials from seed, particularly for a woodland garden. Are there any restrictions on Canadians ordering seeds from American seed companies? Has anyone had problems with Canada customs?

Deborah,

I have never ordered from US seed companies but have done trades with gardeners across the border. Not once have I had a problem.

Over the years, I have ordered from Dominion, Gardens North, Stoke, Richter, Patrick Studio, Thompson & Morgan (US), Park Seed (US), Plant World Seed (UK). Jelitto (Germany), etc. I found the followings have good selections and quality:
http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/
https://www.jelitto.com/haupt_en.html
(They may be expensive, but their selections are what addicts need.)

Patrick studio no longer entertains retail sales, which is too bad. They're concentrating on their wholesale business.

Poppy88

You will find oriental vegetable seeds in oriental grocery seeds. Have you gone to places in the downtown Chinatown?

Ianna

Depending on what you want, check out Lindenberg Seeds, I have always had good luck with germination from them. They are not internet savy yet, but you can order their catalogue online. The catalogue is not fancy, no color pictures and such, so they pass the savings on to you. Usually packages are smaller, more in line with what a season of gardening would entail, and the prices are great!
I have also ordered from Vesey's, William Dam, Dominion (found a little expensive), Parks seeds(US)......have had good luck with all.
I second T&M being variable in quality.
Have fun and happy seed hunting!!!

If you are looking for heirloom/rare varieties and in particular the oriental veggies, try Baker Creek. They have a really good selection of some crazy veggies, their prices are very good, and they ship quickly to Canada. I really like them, and what they stand for.
http://www.rareseeds.com/

Poppy88,

I recommend that you try your local garden centre; they should have racks and racks of seed. If you are looking for particular varieties, then you might try some of these online sites:

West Coast Seeds
Thompson & Morgan
Garden's North
Chiltern's Seeds
Plant World Seeds
Fothergill's Seeds
Van Dusen Seed Collector's Store

West Coast Seeds is the place to go for Organic Vegetable Seeds & Organic Seed Potatoes. I don't think that you are able to buy veg seeds (for Canada) from the UK sites, but they have a fantastic selection of flower seeds.

Good luck with your seeds,

-Plantenthusiast

Try the Canadian Gardening Exchange forum. Lots of gardeners in Canada have morning glories. I have some myself, but just the plain varieties.

I go to Seedy Sat in March because I grow heirlooms and a bunch of suppliers I like are there so it saves on shipping & I get to browse! Two of my favs are The Cottage Gardener & Terra Edibles.