Heritage, tradition, and the unbeatable taste of a pepper make the Ausilio Thin Skin Italian pepper worth growing, saving, and sharing. The pepper was recently donated to Seed Savers Exchange’s Preservation Collection by Chad Ogle-Riccelli in the spirit of sharing an important part of his family’s history.
Read MoreThe story of Svalbard and how it came to be is elegantly captured in Cary Fowler’s book Seeds on Ice. Intended as an insurance policy for the future diversity of agriculture, Svalbard was built into the side of a mountain by the Norwegian government and serves as a testament to the ingenuity of man to preserve the future of global agriculture.
Read MoreGive these early-season seeds nutrient-rich soil, plenty of sun, and adequate moisture, and pretty soon you’ll be savoring the fruits of your labor at your dinner table, not to mention satisfying that twitching green thumb.
Read MoreJoin the seed movement by participating in a seed swap on National Seed Swap Day!
Read MoreEager to get going in your garden? Start seeds indoors and be ready to plant when the weather is right. A few seed starting tips:
Read MoreForty years later, one ‘wonder’-ful bean find its way home through Seed Savers Exchange
On the morning of May 23, 1977, Deborah Abbott of rural New Hampshire pulled out a typewriter, inserted a sheet of paper, set the typewriter’s carriage, and began banging away on its keys.
Read MorePotatoes are a spring garden favorite. Learn the tips and tricks that will help you successfully grow potatoes. From knowing when to plant potatoes to understanding how to care for them, with a little know-how, you can anticipate a bumper crop of beloved tubers. Plus, shop our selection of organic and heirloom seed potatoes!
Read MoreYou’re yearning for longer—and warmer—days. You’re dreaming of rapidly disappearing snow and ever-greening grass. And you’re chomping at the bit to pull on gloves to help you garden, not keep your fingers warm. Yes, winter may have officially only just begun, but the passing of the Winter Solstice also signals the rapid approach of the New Year. What does 2017 have in store for you and your garden?
Read MoreEvery year, we debut limited edition seeds in our Heritage Farm Collection and this year, we are please to offer our biggest collection yet: 13 varieties, all with unique qualities and interesting stories. Read about the varieties and pick a few (or all 13!) to plant in your garden.
Read MoreThe latest Seed Savers Exchange catalog is hot off the press. Filled with vivid photographs and informative descriptions, it also contains more than a few exciting new items. What’s new for 2017? Read on
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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