Garden Department hero: Leave the Clover Crewneck in Sand, Strawberry Plate Tee in Bay, Pollinator Department Tee in Ivory, Homegrown Tote in Natural and Garden Department Dad Hat in Stone

Kitchen Garden · Cut Flowers · Bees

For people who start their tomatoes in March.

Garment-dyed tees, crewnecks, embroidered caps, mugs and market totes with vintage seed-catalogue and botanical-plate artwork, printed in a few quiet inks.

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A Common Field Co. collection

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Pollinator Department Tee in Bay, front view

Pollinator Department Tee

Pollinator Department Tee
$42.00
    • Leave the Clover Crewneck in White, front view

    Leave the Clover Crewneck

    Leave the Clover Crewneck
    $56.00
    • Homegrown Tote in Natural, front view

    Homegrown Tote

    Homegrown Tote
    $30.00
    • Pollinator Department Tee in Bay, front view

    Pollinator Department Tee

    Pollinator Department Tee
    $42.00

    • About Garden Department

    A department of one, and a long growing season.

    Every garden runs on the same quiet schedule. Seed catalogues read by the window in January. Trays of seedlings under the lights in March. The long wait for the last frost, and then a weekend of planting everything at once. By August there are more tomatoes than anyone can eat, and the zucchini are being left on neighbours' porches.

    The Garden Department borrows its look from old seed catalogues, agricultural bulletins and botanical plates: careful drawings, plain old type and only a few inks. It's for kitchen gardeners, flower growers, beekeepers and anyone who plants for the bees. No meetings and no dues. Just good clothes for the garden, and for the farmers' market after.

    Garden Department collection: Dahlia Society Crewneck in Dark Chocolate, Lavender Plate Tee in Pepper and Pollinator Department Tote in Black

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    Garden Department Seal Tee in Ivory, front view

    Garden Department Seal Tee

    Garden Department Seal Tee
    $42.00
    • Dahlia Society Crewneck in Dark Chocolate, front view

    Dahlia Society Crewneck

    Dahlia Society Crewneck
    $56.00
    • Leave the Clover Mug in Maroon, styled

    Leave the Clover Mug

    Leave the Clover Mug
    $22.00
    • Strawberry Plate Tote in Natural, front view

    Strawberry Plate Tote

    Strawberry Plate Tote
    $30.00
    • Leave the Clover Dad Hat in Charcoal Grey, front view

    Leave the Clover Dad Hat

    Leave the Clover Dad Hat
    $46.00
    • Garden Department Script Tee in Espresso, front view

    Garden Department Script Tee

    Garden Department Script Tee
    $42.00
    • Cut Flower Garden Crewneck in White, front view

    Cut Flower Garden Crewneck

    Cut Flower Garden Crewneck
    $56.00
    • Seedling Tee in Bay, front view

    Seedling Tee

    Seedling Tee
    $42.00
    • The Apiary Mug in Light Green, styled

    The Apiary Mug

    The Apiary Mug
    $22.00
    • Beetroot Plate Tote in Natural, front view

    Beetroot Plate Tote

    Beetroot Plate Tote
    $30.00
    • The Apiary Dad Hat in Khaki, front view

    The Apiary Dad Hat

    The Apiary Dad Hat
    $46.00
    • Tomato Society Tee in Khaki, front view

    Tomato Society Tee

    Tomato Society Tee
    $42.00
    • Heirloom Tomato Crewneck in Military Green, front view

    Heirloom Tomato Crewneck

    Heirloom Tomato Crewneck
    $56.00
    • Seed Catalogue Mug in Black, styled

    Seed Catalogue Mug

    Seed Catalogue Mug
    $22.00
    • Lavender Plate Tote in Black, front view

    Lavender Plate Tote

    Lavender Plate Tote
    $30.00
    • Raised Bed Club Tee in Espresso, front view

    Raised Bed Club Tee

    Raised Bed Club Tee
    $42.00
    • Sweet Peas Dad Hat in Charcoal Grey, front view

    Sweet Peas Dad Hat

    Sweet Peas Dad Hat
    $46.00
    • Water Early Crewneck in Ash, front view

    Water Early Crewneck

    Water Early Crewneck
    $56.00
    • Homegrown Tee in Butter, front view

    Homegrown Tee

    Homegrown Tee
    $42.00
    • Sweet Peas Mug in Maroon, styled

    Sweet Peas Mug

    Sweet Peas Mug
    $22.00
    • Last Frost Tote in Natural, front view

    Last Frost Tote

    Last Frost Tote
    $30.00
    • Dahlia Society Dad Hat in Dark Navy, front view

    Dahlia Society Dad Hat

    Dahlia Society Dad Hat
    $46.00
    • Pollinator Department Tee in Bay, front view

    Pollinator Department Tee

    Pollinator Department Tee
    $42.00
    • The Glasshouse Crewneck in Sand, front view

    The Glasshouse Crewneck

    The Glasshouse Crewneck
    $56.00
    • “Wait for the last frost. Then plant everything at once.”
    — Garden Department, Notice No. 1

    From the potting bench

    A tee for the garden and a tote for the farmers' market. Buy two and take 10% off both.

    Homegrown Tee in Butter, front view

    Homegrown Tee

    Homegrown Tee
    $42.00
    • Homegrown Tote in Natural, front view

    Homegrown Tote

    Homegrown Tote
    $30.00
    • Pollinator Department Tote in Natural, front view

    Pollinator Department Tote

    Pollinator Department Tote
    $30.00

    • Questions, answered

    Is the Garden Department a real department?
    Only in the sense that it has a seal and strong opinions about frost dates. It's a small Common Field Co. collection for people who garden: no meetings, no dues, and the only minutes kept are in a seed journal.
    Are the plants and insects drawn accurately?
    That's the rule we work to. Each plant is drawn from its real structure: tomato flowers with swept-back petals, the right leaf shape and arrangement for each crop, honeybees with six legs and four wings, and the correct Latin name on every botanical plate. If you spot something a horticulturist would wince at, tell us and we'll fix it.
    How do the tees fit?
    Our tees are heavyweight, garment-dyed cotton with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit. They run true to size — size up if you like a looser, vintage drape. Check the size chart on each product for exact measurements.
    How are the graphics printed?
    Graphics are printed directly into the fabric, so they're soft to the touch and wear in like a favorite old shirt. Hats are embroidered. Wash cold, inside out, and hang dry to keep them looking right for years.
    When will my order ship?
    Everything is made to order, just for you. Most orders are printed and shipped within 2–5 business days, then take 3–7 business days to arrive in the U.S. You'll get a tracking link as soon as it's on the way.
    How much is shipping?
    Free U.S. shipping on orders of $75 or more. Under $75, it's a flat $5.95, no matter how many pieces are in your order. We currently ship within the United States.
    What if it doesn't fit or something's wrong?
    Because each piece is made for you, we can't take back items for change of mind. But if your order arrives damaged, misprinted, or not as described, email us within 30 days with a photo and we'll replace it or refund you — no runaround.

    Join the Garden Department

    New designs, restocks and a short note when it's time to start seeds. No spam, only the occasional planting reminder.