Avid gardeners might like Gardener's Supply Co.
The 2023 Gardener's Supply catalog This avid gardener likes to look at magazines and catalogs, especially when spring rolls around. Years ago I stumbled over an organization called Gardener's Supply Co. This Vermont-based business, run by its employees, was launched in 1983 by William Raap. According to its website , the original mail-order company sought ideas and solutions from around the world to make gardening a little easier. I discovered it maybe 20 years ago. When I first called to order a product the salesperson said something like this: "Now we have you!" I was taken aback but the tubtrug I ordered -- an orange one -- was the first of many purchases. I bought six tubtrugs (large, colorful tubs with handles, to easily hold most anything). I use three tubs and I got one for each of the three daughters in the Baker family. Another time I ordered colorful, light hoses that are both functional an...