The Heritage Farm Collection: 'Wick's' lima bean
/Wick B. Smith farmed, taught in a one-room schoolhouse, and grew this variety of lima since at least the 1930s. He lived to the age of 95 and was an avid gardener
Read MoreWick B. Smith farmed, taught in a one-room schoolhouse, and grew this variety of lima since at least the 1930s. He lived to the age of 95 and was an avid gardener
Read MoreLois Padgett began growing this variety shortly after she and her husband Jim married in 1952. It was given to them by Jim’s grandmother, Nancy Williams, who grew it since at least the 1940s near Ethel, Arkansas.
Read MoreThe ballots are in… Igleheart Yellow Cherry Tomato was selected as the best tasting tomato at Seed Savers Exchange in 2015!
Read MoreIn 1894, the Peter Henderson & Co. seed house of New York introduced Pink Plume celery. Its beautiful appearance and intense flavor inspired gardeners and seed companies to add it to their collections. By 1903, over 100 seed houses across North America were offering this variety.
Read MoreSSE listed member Hans Hansen, of Peaceable Kingdom School in Texas, sent SSE this arugula in the mid-1990s. Peaceable Kingdom School received seeds for this variety from Ric (Enrico) Rao in 1992. Ric had been growing and saving seed from his family’s heirloom arugula since finding some seeds in his grandfather’s garden shed in 1983.
Read MoreAs the end of the year approaches, we thought we would share our holiday wishlist with you. These are the gifts that Seed Savers Exchange employees will be giving to our friends and family this Winter.
Read MoreIf you have ever questioned if you have the power to make a difference with a donation to Seed Savers Exchange, even a donation of $25, I’m here to tell you the answer is YES.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder if your donation is really making a difference? Meet Marilyn and Chris- they are living proof of your support being put to work.
Three years ago, Seed Savers Exchange Members Marilyn and Chris started the Cleveland Seed Bank. They have started six seed libraries, with a 7th opening next spring.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder how your investment is used at Seed Savers Exchange? How your donation or membership has an impact for the greater good? Meet Lori.
“I grow heirloom tomatoes, and this year, in honor of my 50th birthday, I grew 50 varieties and I got probably a third of them from a Seed Savers Exchange member who had seeds in the Yearbook. I talk about this place all the time and have become known in the community as someone who grows heirlooms.”
Read MoreAll seed collectors, no matter the size of their collection, should try to gather historical and varietal information about their seeds. SSE's top Collection priorities are heirlooms with a history of being saved and shared within a family or community. Ideal donations are well documented and have a story with a clear chain of ownership and providence.
Read MoreSeed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit, member supported organization that collects, preserves and shares heirloom seeds for our future. Since 1975, SSE and our supporters have collected the seeds and stories that would otherwise have been lost.
Seed Savers Exchange is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of heirloom seeds.
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