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Saturday - March 20, 2004
From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Seed and Plant Sources
Title: Where to buy wildflower seeds
Answered by: Sage Kawecki
QUESTION:
Where can I buy wildflower seeds?ANSWER:
To find a Seed Supplier in your area, visit the National Suppliers Directory.. If you are a central Texas resident, visit us during our annual Spring and Fall Gardening Festivals when regional vendors offer a large selection of central Texas wildflower seeds. Dates of these events are posted in advance in the Calendar & Event Section of our website.More Seed and Plant Sources Questions
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