From our beginnings as a wholesale cut flower operation started by George J. Ball in 1905, Ball Horticultural Company has grown into a leader in all facets of horticulture, supplying inputs to horticultural producers around the world. Our global family of breeders, research and development teams, seed and vegetative producers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 17 countries.
We’re proud that thousands of our varieties are making history in the world of gardening. Among these are Wave® spreading petunias, Cool Wave® spreading pansies, Sombrero and ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Echinacea, Flutterby Buddleia, BOOST high-nutrition vegetables, Black Velvet petunias, Fiesta double impatiens, and Divine New Guinea impatiens. In addition, Ball also contributes notable varieties to the cut flower, potted flowering plant, and foliage plant segments of the horticulture industry.
Park Seed Company has provided seeds, plants, and bulbs to American home gardeners for more than 142 years. Both the catalog and the website present a full range of seeds and other plant materials, along with hand tools, seed-starter technology, and how-to information. The Wayside Gardens brand specializes in unusual, high-end plants and accessories for the serious garden enthusiast. Both the catalog and the website present an extensive selection of top-quality container and bare-root plants, along with decorative accessories, many available exclusively from Wayside Gardens.
American Meadows wants to redefine the world’s understanding of a meadow. When we look out over turf, dirt or concrete we see nothing less than glorious possibilities. Where others may see an urban apartment’s patio, we see a pollinator pit stop for migrating wildlife. Where others may see a suburban lawn, we see opportunity for a cut flower garden. Where others may see a well-manicured country estate, we see a textural wildflower tapestry. Because when we meadowscape, we dig in. We become a force of good, and an advocate for pollinators and the environment, a friend to the community that brings beauty into the lives of everyone who passes by. We transform not only the land – we transform our lives – we nurture our own well-being and cultivate change.