1. Why can’t I place an order without an email address?
2. Do you have a catalog?
3. Do you charge Sales Tax?
4. Is the Nature’s Ale store open to the public?
5. Can I use more than one coupon code per order?

We use USPS First Class shipping with tracking for most of our seed and plant orders. We ship our seed orders year round after a handling period of 2 to 5 business days. Due to weather conditions, plants are shipped according to your growing zone (view our shipping schedule here). Once shipped, items generally take approximately 2 to 4 days in transit.

Orders of larger weight and/or volume will be shipped via FedEx. If your shipping address requires a specific method of shipment, please contact Mary@naturesalellc.com to let us know of your address restrictions and we will adjust accordingly or contact you for further options. Please note, additional fees may be necessary for some shipping requests.

All orders will receive an email confirmation of shipping once they leave our warehouse. This confirmation will include a tracking number which will confirm the method of shipment and provide an estimated date of delivery.

Due to the nature of our product, there are some very strict regulations and fees placed on export practices, and at this time we are unable to accommodate International shipping

The majority of our seed products are packed by weight, rather than by count, so unfortunately a seed count is not available on all products. If a seed count is available, it will be listed in the Product Information section of the product page. Generally, our packets of flower seeds usually contain approximately 1 tbsp. of seed, while our vegetable and herb seed packets contain approximately 1/4 tsp. of seed.

 For vegetables, we recommend that one packet will be sufficient for a home gardener for a single season. For flowers, we have “seed coverage” information available on individual product listings that can help you to determine the correct amount of seed needed for the area you wish to plant.

No, none of our products are GMO.

Some of our seeds are coated with a fungicidal treatment that protects them from pests and disease during the seeding and germination phases. Those seeds are clearly marked on the product information page.

We sell Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Organic and Hybrid seeds on our site. Heirloom seeds will be listed as “Heirloom” in the product title and/or description and can be found under the Heirloom category on the left hand side of the shop pages. Anything that is not designated “Heirloom” can be assumed to be open pollinated varieties. Known hybrid varieties will be designated in the product information section of individual products. Organic varieties will be clearly labeled in the title of the selection.

Proper storage is keeping the seeds in a sealed plastic bag or container to prevent insects, and in a dark, cool and dry place to prevent premature germination and other forms of decay. Do NOT store seeds in the refrigerator! We generally do not recommend storage if at all possible; the best option is to order in the same season that you intend to plant. However if you end up with left over seeds, you should be able to store them until the next year with little to no noticable loss in germination.

The exact bloom time of our wildflowers will vary based on your unique region and circumstances. Our wildflower mixes include a wide range of varieties that will ideally bloom at slightly different times, to give you the widest range of color for the longest season possible. Most wildflowers will bloom in Spring and Summer but a few varieties will bloom into the Fall as well.

 The important thing to remember with wildflowers is that perennial varieties will not bloom the first season. They need one growing cycle to establish themselves, and will be ready to bloom the following year after dying back in the winter. On the other hand, all annual wildflower varieties will bloom the first year.

When you receive your shipment of plants, we recommend unpacking and planting the products as soon as possible. Plants are perishable, and as such should not spend extended time in storage if at all possible.

Plant shipments contain a pamphlet on planting instructions. Additional information on planting and care can be found in our Resources section at the top of the page.

We need to be able to send you both an email invoice to confirm your order, as well as shipping confirmations that will include tracking information on your shipments. These emails are sent both to verify information and to protect your interests as a customer. Please note that we do not sell or share your email information with any other party.

Currently our products are offered exclusively online. We don’t print catalogs for mailing because our stock rotates quickly and many of our items are seasonal. Additionally, the costs incurred in printing and mailing of a catalog would have a negative effect on our prices, and we try very hard to maintain competitive pricing on all our products. You can find our entire up-to-date selection available online. And remember, you can always give us a call to assist you with placing an order over the phone.

Nature’s Ale only charges sales tax on orders shipping to states where we are required by law to collect state tax. The amount of sales tax charged depends on products purchased, the shipping destination of the order, and the location from which orders are shipped. Some customers including farmers, resellers and others may be tax exempt.

We hope to open a physical storefront soon. Until then, all our products are available to purchase online and will ship directly to your address via the US Postal Service, or at one of our vendor booths. See more information about delivery and arrival times on the Shipping Information page.

We only allow one coupon to be used per order and it cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.

However, we offer customers the option of joining our $5 monthly Plant Partner program where you will have access to discounts, special 48 hour coupons, and a mystery plant sent directly to your doorstep. If you’d like to join the action, click here!