Yard and Garden
- Alfresco Grills (City of Industry, CA): open-air kitchens, including refrigeration, burners and grills. Available from All Things Barbecue (Wichita, KS). [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Cookshack Smokers (Ponca City, OK): electric and wood pellet smokers, spices, and sauces, all made in USA.
- Fill It and Grill It (Angola, IN): stainless steel rotisserie cooking basket, great for smaller pieces of meat or vegetables that might burn if left directly on the grill.
- GrillGate (Cartersville, GA): specialty grills that fit gas, charcoal and pellet grills for even heat and higher cooking temperatures. Also available for indoor cooking, such as air fryers, ovens and stop tops. Made in USA from aluminum, hardcoat anodized for years of rust-free use. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Grill Time, LLC (Salem, OR): Super Skewer BBQ skewers, stainless steel in flat blade or double-tine styles, with wood handles. Great for meat, fish and veggie kabobs. Small, reusable metal fruit picks also available.
- Hasty-Bake (Tulsa, OK): portable charcoal ovens that grill, bake or smoke foods. Made in USA since 1948.
- Huntington Grills (Huntington, IN): gas grills made from steel and cast aluminum at factories in Huntington, IN; Dickson, TN; and Ontario, Canada
- KettlePizza (Hudson, NH): pizza oven kits for use with Weber charcoal or gas grills (or other kettle-style grills), manufactured with American-made stainless steel. Kits also include pizza peels and cordierite pizza stone. A fun way to bake authentic pizza, even in the summer when you don't want to heat up the house. Available from The KettlePizza Store at Amazon [As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases through this link.]
- Lodge Mfg. (S. Pittsburgh, TN): cast iron portable grills.
- Lyfe Tyme, Inc. (Uvalde, TX): custom steel BBQ pits, including grills with and without a firebox, and smaller camper grills and tabletop grills. All can also be used as smokers. Contact the company for dealer locations and prices.
- MAK GRiLLS (Dallas, OR): wood pellet BBQ-smoker-grills, USA-made to last with critical components made from stainless steel.
- Meco Corp. (Greeneville, TN): this metal forming company began in 1959 (as Metals Engineering Company), and still manufactures Americana BBQ grills and smokers. I like the portable, square grill. Available from Amazon and home improvement stores. [As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases through this link.]
- Modern Home Products (MHP): outdoor gas barbecue grills, from Easy Living Home Systems (Joliet, IL)
- Oscarware Inc. (Bonnieville, KY): Porcelain-coated steel BBQ grill toppers, perfect for grilling fish, veggies and other delicate foods that can't be thrown directly on the grill. The company also makes disposable aluminum grill toppers that are stronger than aluminum foil, great for when you are grilling at the park!
- Pops Q Tool (Francis, UT): a stainless steel 6-in-1 BBQ tool that functions as tongs when the 2 pieces are joined, and when separated provides a spatula, fork, grill scraper, knife and bottle opener. This looks like a great idea. Handle engraving also available.
- Portable Kitchens (Little Rock, AR): charcoal grills made from cast aluminum, in a design made famous in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. The Original PK grill capsule is poured in the USA (the PK360 is poured overseas.)
- Primo Grills and Smokers (Tucker, GA): ceramic grills and smokers that keep more of the heat in than metal grills, and made in USA!
- Twin Eagles, Inc. (Cerritos, CA): stainless steel free-standing or built-in gas grills and cooking accessories, plus indoor/outdoor radiant heaters. Grills and outdoor kitchens under the brands Twin Eagles and Delta Heat. Available from All Things Barbecue (Wichita, KS). [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Solaire Infrared Grills, made by Rasmussen Iron Works (Whittier, CA). Stainless steel gas grills, featuring Solaire Infrared Burner for faster preheating and higher cooking temperatures.
- Weber Grills (Palatine, IL): Q-series gas grills, Summit charcoal grills and most other charcoal grills (except the Limited Edition Red Kettle series) are assembled in Huntley, IL, and some (but not all) Genesis gas grills are made in Palatine, IL with domestic and imported parts. Other models are made in China.
- Wilmington Grill (Wilmington, NC): stainless steel gas grills with indirect cooking using a flame inhibitor tray to catch sauces and prevent flare-ups
- Yoder Smokers (Hutchinson, KS): handcrafted charcoal, wood and pellet barbecue grills and smokers. Available from All Thing Barbecue. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Allied Flag™: manufacturing U.S. flags using American materials and labor at plants in Bogalusa, LA and Kansas City, MO. Available from USFlagstore.com
- Annin & Co. (Roseland, NJ): a full line of U.S., state, and international flags. Manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Virginia. Available online from AmericanFlags.com
- Valley Forge Flag (Moncks Corner, SC): U.S. flags of nylon, Koralex, and cotton, plus state and international flags. American-made since 1882. Available from United States Flag Store.
- Amador Flower Farm (Plymouth, CA): over 800 varieties of daylilies, grown in American soil and shipped bare root all over the country.
- Ames True Temper (Camp Hill, PA): now a subsidiary of Griffon Corp., Ames makes snow and garden shovels, hoes, wheelbarrows and other non-powered gardening tools under the Ames and True Temper brands. Ames is a vertically integrated manufacturer that makes almost all of its components at its 10 U.S. facilities, including wooden handles at saw mills in NY and VT, and plastic injection molding, metal forging and stamping at facilities in PA. Available from most home improvement/garden supply stores, look for the "USA made" label.
- Annie's Heirloom Seeds (Hudsonville, MI): this family owned and operated farm offers heirloom seeds for over 50 varieties of vegetables and herbs, plus annual and perennial flowers.
- Beautiful Views (Pickens, SC): handcrafted hanging window shelves for plants made from clear acrylic. Shelves come ready to hang using a single nail into your top window molding. Great for sunny windows.
- Back to the Roots (Oakland, CA): organic gardening supplies, including grow kits for mushrooms, microgreens and herbs, plus terrarium grow kits, organic seed packs, and natural and organic potting soil. Great educational projects for kids! Available from the Back to the Roots Store on Amazon [As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions on purchases through this link.]
- Black River Tools (Manning, SC): makers of Weed Ox garden tools, my favorite bright red triangle hoe! The company also makes Father Nature Bird Feeders and Driftmaster fishing rod holders.
- Bully Tools (Steubenville, OH): professional-grade landscaping and gardening tools, plus tools for building and remodeling projects.
- Carolina Glove (Conover, NC): gardening and work gloves of all sorts (look for "Made in USA")
- CobraHead Tools (Cambridge, WI): the CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator is a small hand garden tool with a blade of U.S. steel and a handle of wood fiber-reinforced recycled plastic
- Crown Bees (Woodinville, WA): source for leafcutter and mason bees and nesting supplies, including bee houses made of cedar. Unlike honey bees, which are social insects that live in hives, these are solitary bee species that help pollinate fruits and vegetables in your garden. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Dig Rig: a molded plastic attachment that fits over the shovel blade edge, sparing your foot and your footwear. Manufactured by Premier Mold & Die (Florence, AL).
- Driveway Spikes (Latham, NY): this product looks fierce enough to create a visual barrier at the entrance to your driveway, but the spikes actually are made from heavy recycled rubber.
- Eden Brothers Seed Co. (Arden, NC): heirloom seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Envirocycle: makers of a rotatable composter made from food grade, BPA-free plastic. Comes in black or hot pink (!) and its small size is perfect for urban gardens and patios.
- E-Z Haul Carts (Van Nuys, CA): garden and utility carts with 2, 3, or 4 wheels. Steel frames and colorful poly tubs. Nicely balanced to save your back!
- Florian Tools (Southington, CT): hand pruners, loppers, and pole pruners made in USA (look for the flag emblem).
- Gilmour Garden Hoses: Gilmour is now a brand of Fiskars, but the company still manufactures garden hoses in USA, at their facility in Excelsior Springs, MO. Check product descriptions. Other Gilmour brand items imported.
- Fanno Saw Works (Chico, CA): folding and pole-handle pruning saws and tree care accessories
- Fisher Blacksmithing (Bozeman, MT): hand-forged steel gardening tools with walnut handles
- Flexon Industries (Newark, NJ): manufacturer of lawn and garden hoses and soaker hoses, including Flexon, FlexonPro and FlexonLightweight, at facilities in Newark, NJ and Anderson, SC. Available at Lowe's and other home improvement stores.
- Garden Works (Ocala, FL): makers of the Soil Scoop, Tiger Trowel, and other great gardening tools with the "comfort grip" handles (Other products imported.)
- Garden and Yard Products.com: deck flooring, hose guides, plastic garden fencing, and patented lawn ground anchors
- Holdredge Enterprises (West Burlington, NY): designer and manufacturer of the Hooke 'n Crooke garden tool, an innovative tool for weeding, cultivating, edging, and planting. Hardwood long and short-handled designs.
- Hoss Tools (Norman Park, GA): single and double wheel hoes and walk behind seeders made with powder-coated steel wheels and hardwood handles, plus gardening hand tools, seed and other gardening supplies. All USA made.
- In Green Company (San Rafael, CA): Surface Saver is a ring with feet that goes under pots on the deck or indoor floors to protect surfaces from staining and moisture damage, while increasing air circulation under pots. This company also makes a soil moisture tester called InGauge. All products made in USA from recycled plastic. I bought my Surface Savers at Home Depot.
- Lettuce Grow (Los Angeles, CA): hydroponic growing system for indoor or outdoor gardening, made in USA from plastic recovered from coastal communities. Customize your Farmstand by selecting the number of growing rings and choosing pre-sprouted greens, veggies, fruits and herbs to grow. This is so cool.
- Little Big Shot Super Nozzle: solid brass nozzle, made in USA and assembled by disabled U.S. Veterans. I bought mine from Home Depot, but you can order direct from the company. A great nozzle.
- Mantis Garden Tools (Southampton, PA): gas-powered garden tillers and ComposTumbler backyard composters in a range of sizes. (Electric tillers imported.)
- Maxim Mfg: originally based in Sebastopol, MS, in 2016 the company was purchased by Great Northern Equipment (Rogers, MN). The company still manufactures US-made tillers and lawncare equipment.
- : a great source for heirloom seeds. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Nature's Mace (Olyphant, PA): all-natural, nontoxic repellents for rodents, deer, rabbits, snakes and insects from this veteran-owned, family operated company. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Paw Paw Everlast Label Co. (Paw Paw, MI): metal garden tags of zinc and copper that you label with marking pens. Perfect, long-lasting way to mark your herbs, flowers, and vegetable rows. Made in USA, with the exception of the custom slate marker.
- Rain Reserve (Mansfield, MO): build-a-barrel rain barrels made from plastic panels that can be assembled in various configurations and with a plastic liner, plus rain barrel diverters that channel water from rain gutters with automatic overflow to the gutter when the barrel is full.
- Rogue Hoe (Cabool, MO): specialty hoes for lawn, garden, and smaller hand hoes, sharpened on three sides
- Simplay3 Company (Streetsboro, OH): American Home home and garden products, including wheelbarrows, garden seats, garden planters, mailboxes, and an outdoor "sharing library", designed and made in USA from durable molded plastic.
- Sloggers (Gardena, CA): garden clogs, rain/garden boots and ankle boots that are flexible, durable and fun. Perfect for the garden, barn or urban streets! Made in USA since 1948. Available from the Sloggers Store at Amazon
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- Swan Products (Atlanta, GA): one of the original manufactures of garden hoses, this company makes watering and soaking hoses for home and farm at facilities in Waco, TX and Sparks, NV.
- Teknor Apex (Pawtucket, RI): a variety of garden hoses and soakers hoses, all made at their 10 U.S. facilities. Brand names include Apex, zero-G, NeverKink, and NexFlex. Available at Ace Hardware and other home improvement stores.
- Wilcox Digging Tools (Coralville, IA): stainless steel garden trowels, weeders and scoops featuring one-piece design, comfortable plastic handle grips and leather wrist strap. Also available from Amazon. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Woodies Garden Goods (Bowie, MD): a local nursery and garden center that has gone online, selling a variety of trees, shrubs and plants (including house plants) grown at their farm in Maryland. Free Shipping On Orders Over $125!
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- American Lawn Mower Co. (Shelbyville, IN): I am currently unable to verify that any of their push reel mowers are still made in USA...
- Ariens Corp. (Brillion, WI): snow blowers and zero-turn mowers for consumers, plus commercial lawn equipment and specialty mowers for landscapers, golf courses, and sports turf. Designed and manufactured in USA since 1933.
- Clipper Reel Mower: quality Amish-made push reel mower, good for the lawn, the planet, and you! Available from Cottage Craft Works, a family-run general store that specializes in Amish-made products.
- Midwest Equipment Mfg. (Thorntown, IN): makers of Trac-Vac lawn vacuums and accessories for garden tractors and zero-turn mowers.
- Rich Mfg. (Thorntown, IN): manufacturer of Convertible Mowers, zero turn mowers that convert to a walk-behind. Mowers use Kawasaki and Kohler engines.
- Snapper (Milwaukee, WI): Now part of Briggs & Stratton, some (but not all) Snapper walk mowers, tractors and zero-turn mowers are made in USA, in Milwaukee, WI, and Munnsville, NY using Briggs & Stratton engines built in USA. (Electric mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers are made in China.)
- American GardenWorks (Fowler, IN): metal plant stands, hooks, hangers and trellises made in USA with American steel. Available from Ace Hardware and other home improvement stores. Also available from Amazon. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- American Pond Kits: "Do-It-Yourself" pond kits with American-made components (only the pump is imported)
- Cape Cod Weathervane Company (Hyannis, MA): copper lanterns, brass door knockers, cupolas, address plaques, welcome mats, barn stars, and bird houses, made in USA by a division of Bendtek (manufacturer of copper gutters and other home renovation products) (a few products on the site are imported, so look for "made in USA")
- Carruth Studio (Waterville, OH): garden art, statues, rain gauges, thermometers, stepping stones, all original and cast in stone
- Gaslite Outdoor Gas Yard Lights : excellent lighting, and that "Old World Charm" for entrance or yard, from Easy Living Home Systems (Joliet, IL)
- Grace Note Wind Chimes (Mariposa, CA): wind chimes in 9 sizes and 7 tunings, handcrafted from aluminum with recycled composite wood strikers
- Ironstone Steel: metal decor for home and yard, handcrafted in Northern California.
- J.J. Potts (Salt Lake City, UT): makers of Shroomyz, brightly handpainted ceramic garden mushrooms. Add wonderful color to your garden or potted plants (but bring them indoors in the winter).
Available from The Color Patch or Garden Art, a wonderful site with garden art by many American artists.
- Kimmel Gnomes: stoneware pottery gnomes made in South Dakota
- Palmer Planter Co. (Philadelphia, PA): natural terracotta and glazed planter pots, including beautiful little pots for orchids and cactus gardens. Perfect for indoor or outdoor gardens and patios.
- Santa Barbara Bells (Santa Barbara, CA): beautiful hand-made aluminum windchimes, featuring 5 Pentatonic notes in a choice of musical keys (the website allows you hear, as well as see, the chimes). These are musical instruments, as much as garden decor!
- The Stone Mill (Manchester, CT): signs and address plaques made from American slate, wood, or Avonite (similar to Corian®). Great wedding and housewarming gifts, or to add a distinguishing touch to your place of business.
- Virginia Metalcrafters. This fine old company--making cast metal lanterns, clocks, planters and sundials in Waynesboro, VA closed its doors in 2006. What a loss!
- Whitehall Products Ltd. (Montague, MI): manufacturing house address markers, birdbaths, sundials and other outdoor decor for 60 years, using rust-free cast aluminum.
Uwharrie Outdoor Furniture
- Alan's Factory Outlet (Luray, VA): prebuilt storage sheds, garages, and horse barns, made from wood and vinyl by Amish craftsmen. Delivered to 27 states.
- Amish Country Gazebos (Manheim, PA): gazebos, pergolas and pavilions, crafted from wood or vinyl and shipped ready to assemble (although they will arrange assembly and installation if you wish).
- Arrow Storage Products (Breese, IL): steel storage sheds in a variety of sizes and styles, shipped as kits ready to assemble.
- Blue Ridge Chair Works (Asheville, NC): camp chairs and tables, 100% made in USA. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Brumby Chair Company (Marietta, GA): porch rocking chairs and two-person "courting" rockers, made from American Red Oak with hand-caned bottoms in a Herringbone weave. A Southern tradition since 1875.
- Capitol Sheds: a Virginia-based company offering outdoor storage solutions, including sheds, pool houses, play houses and more. All products are handcrafted in USA by the Amish.
- Casual Living Products (New Holland, PA): porch swings, benches, tables, Adirondack and rocking chairs, all made from recycled poly plastic...giving new life to plastic milk jugs and packaging! Sold under the Breezesta brand, available from Poly Lumber Furniture.
- Homecrest Outdoor Living (Wadena, MN): sturdy metal outdoor furniture in a variety of frame styles and outdoor fabrics. Made in USA since 1953. Use dealer locator.
- Little Colorado (Denver, CO): outdoor furniture, kid-sized, made in Colorado of course!
- Manchester Wood (Granville, NY): sadly, this manufacturer of solid wood Adirondack furniture closed in August 2018 after 42 years.
- Meadowcraft (Wadley, AL): wrought iron outdoor furniture made in Wadley, AL, with cushions and umbrellas made in Selma, AL. Use store locator to find one in your area.
- Nags Head Hammocks (Nags Head, NC): handcrafted hammocks, porch swings and rope furniture for over 30 years. I love the coastal blue hammock!
- Oregon Patio Works (Philomath, OR): Adirondack chair kits and tables, made from western red cedar and stainless steel hardware. Also available partially assembled (they call this "pre-assembly") for an extra charge.
- The Original Hammock Shop: selling Pawleys Island rope hammocks, still made by hand on Pawleys Island, SC
- Outer Banks Hammocks (Wrightsville Beach, NC): hand-made rope hammocks, porch swings, and rockers since 1972
- Patio Furniture Cushions (Elizabethton, TN): patio cushions and umbrellas made in USA with American-made outdoor fabrics and fibers, including replacement cushions for most major brands. (Umbrella frames imported.)
- Polly Products (Mulliken, MI): outdoor benches (including memorial and message benches), picnic tables, trash receptacles, and bike racks, all made from recycled plastic.
- Poly-Wood, Inc. (Syracuse, IN): casual outdoor furniture made from recycled plastic lumber.
- Sittin' Easy (Eagle Springs, NC): porch swings, gliders, rockers and tables, handmade from kiln-dried white oak
- Tidewater Workshop (Oceanville, NJ): after generations of building wooden boats, this family company turned to crafting outdoor wooden furniture. Their chairs, tables, benches, swings, and rockers are made from Eastern white cedar grown in the U.S. and Canada.
- Uwharrie Chair Company (High Point, NC): very interesting and unique outdoor furniture made from pressure-treated yellow pine and a polymer resin made in part from recycled plastic. Available from Wayfair. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Waltrich Plastic (Walthourville, GA): this manufacturer of outdoor fibers and woven webbing now makes the chairs too! Webbed beach and lawn chairs with light-weight folding aluminum frames, available from the company's webstore at Lawn Chair USA.com.
- Weathercraft Outdoor Furniture (Asheboro, NC): Adirondack Style furniture and swings in natural wood or colorfully painted with durable outdoor paints, plus beach/lake umbrellas made in USA.
- Auburn Leathercrafters (Auburn, NY): leather collars, leads, harnesses and toys for our canine friends, made in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State
- Automated Pet Care Products (Auburn Hills, MI): manufacturers of the Litter Robot, an automatic self-cleaning litter box. What a great idea! No more scooping.
- Barn in the Sticks (Argyle, WI): USA-made bird houses, feeders and baths, bat houses, owl houses (Keyword "made USA")
- BeBop USA (Portland, OR): pet leashes, collars, harnesses and halters, made from nylon webbing in lots of great colors and patterns
- Black River Tools (Manning, SC): makers of Father Nature Bird Feeders, Weed Ox garden tools and Driftmaster fishing rod holders.
- Canidae All Natural Pet Food (Norco, CA): dog and cat food and treats, made in USA from high-quality U.S. ingredients for the safety of your pets. Each limited ingredient diet is made with 7 to 10 key ingredients that are easily recognizable.
- CordaRoy's (Gainesville, FL): foam pet beds with removable washable covers. This company also manufactures mattresses and convertible chairs that look like a bean bag chair but remove the zip cover and it unfolds to a youth or full-size polyfoam bed.
- Crap Chute: dog and cat pooper scoopers made from galvanized steel, in full size with adjustable long handles or mini sizes. The slotted scoop works for picking up after your dog on walks and for cleaning out the litter box.
- Dog Bed King (Frankfort, IL): round, oval, and pillow-style pet beds, all made in USA
- Dog in Yard Signs (Evanston, IL): "Dog in Yard" and other property signs, made in USA from powder-coated steel. (Much friendlier than "Beware of Dog!")
- Doody Digger (Brookfield, WI): a polyethylene tube with a little shovel on one end and a baggie on the other, designed for picking up pet waste without bending over. Made from recycled materials.
- Father Nature Bird Feeders (Manning, SC): high-quality metal bird feeders, with squirrel resistant design and "seed saver" tray
- In the Company of Dogs: extensive collection of dog beds, dog apparel, and dog accessories and toys (Keyword "USA")
- Kona's Chips (Modesto, CA): quality jerky treats for dogs, made in America from American-raised, dried chicken breast meat.
- Lupine Collars & Leads (Conway, NH): great-looking and durable collars, leads, and harnesses for cats and dogs, made from woven Jacquard nylon webbing in solids and fun patterns. Sewn in USA with domestic and imported materials.
- Moose Pet Gear (Eugene, OR): pet collars, leashes and harnesses, made from polyester and nylon webbing in lots of great colors and patterns, custom or adjustable lengths.
- Mrs. Bones' Custom Dog Collars (Virginia Beach, VA): custom collars made from brocade and jacquard woven fabrics, fully lined and with solid brass hardware.
- Nature's Mace (Olyphant, PA): all-natural, nontoxic repellents for rodents, deer, rabbits, snakes and insects from this veteran-owned, family operated company. [Affiliate: I earn commission on purchases through this link]
- Only Natural Pet (Boulder, CO): natural dog and cat food made in USA using domestic and imported ingredients. (I was told that no ingredients are sourced from China.) A Certified B Corp with a commitment to sustainability and carbon-neutral shipping.
- Scratch N All (Dillsburg, PA): self-grooming and scratching pads come in 9 colors, interlocking pieces can be combined for great design AND great scratching! For dogs, cats, horses, farm animals. Now manufactured in USA.
- Tick Key (Goshen, CT): a tick removal tool that removes the entire tick. Available in lots of colors
- West Paw Designs (Bozeman, MT): dog and cat toys and bedding, all made in USA
- Wysong Pet Food (Midland, MI): a family-owned company making natural pet foods (for dogs, cats, ferrets and horses) at their U.S. facility.
- Yellow Dog Design, Inc. (Greensboro, NC): colorful pet collars and leads, and equine fashions (halters and leads), designed and manufactured in USA using dye sublimation and heat transfer printing onto polyester webbing and braid.
- Atera AnyTemp Spas (Phoenix, AZ): hot tubs, spas, and swim spas, made in USA with 100% American components. Including AnyTemp® spas that offer "four-season use", with water temperature settings from 62 to 104 F.
- Almost Heaven Saunas (Holland, MI): barrel saunas beautifully crafted from weather-resistant red cedar using the same techniques used to build wood barrels (grooved staves are held secure with stainless steel bands). Indoor or outdoor use.
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