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Seed 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.

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Saving, safeguarding, and sharing our seed supply is at the heart of our work, and that mission is carried out in myriad ways. Varieties like the Ausilio Thin Skin Italian pepper, Jebousek lettuce, and Agostino Reghitto Genovese basil are deposited at the USDA Seed Bank in Colorado and the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway as a “back-up” for our collection. These same varieties are also shared with gardeners everywhere to grow, enjoy, and cherish. With your support, we can continue protecting and sharing these treasured gifts for generations to come. #saveseeds #nonprofit #seedsavers #heirloomseeds #biodiversity
Too bad Instagram doesn't have a scratch n' sniff option! Tony Scavo basil is aromatic and intensely flavored and it's NEW in our 2019 catalog. It was given to #sse by Gale Morris of Iowa, who received it from his friend, Des Moines truck farmer Tony Scavo. Tony's parents, Nick and Patricia, brought this heirloom to the United States when they emigrated from Bari, Italy, in the early 1900s. Find it online now! #saveseeds #heirloomseeds #grownfromseed #basil
Our #ancientwhiteparkcattle are looking a little chilly today. Hope you are staying warm! #heritagebreed #heritagefarm #winter
Happy #givingtuesday! In 2019, we want to send 200+ varieties to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway and the USDA Seed Bank in Colorado. These deposits, or “back-ups”, provide an insurance policy for our collection. And you can help us achieve this important goal. Donate today and your gift ensures this vital step of stewardship can happen. Tap the link in our profile to donate now! #nonprofit #saveseeds #heirloomseeds #nongmo #seedsavers
With our gratitude, save 10% on gifts, including apparel, books, tools, and seed collections. Your holiday gift purchase is more than just something put under the tree: it's a gift that helps protect the seeds that feed the world and nurture the Earth, so that our food system and biodiversity can thrive today and for generations to come. Shop #linkinbio.
In this season of #gratitude, we are humbled by the outpouring of support we received this year and we celebrate what has been accomplished: from sending seeds to community gardens, to evaluating varieties and reviving a historic barn. Because of our community, we will continue to bring in bountiful harvests and can look forward to flourishing growth in the years and generations to come. And so from all of us here, we are grateful for you and wish you a happy Thanksgiving.
Exciting things are always happening on the Exchange! Allison Berg of Stillwater Valley Farm is sharing 115 varieties of fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds through the Exchange this year (a few are pictured here). You can join the Exchange for free to share your seeds or request seeds from from gardeners like Allison. Visit the Exchange @ the #linkinbio. #seedswap #saveseeds #heirloomseeds #seedsavers
And the squash tasting results are in & we have the winners! Swipe L to R: 🥇American Indian; 🥈Noob Taub & tied for 🥉Sweet Bush & Flat Tan Field Pumpkin, Cook Strain. #squash #fallharvest #gardening #heirloomvegetables
Taste testing time! We sampled 13 varieties of winter squash and as you can see, we had a wide selection of types to taste. Do you have a favorite winter squash? #tastetest #squash #fallharvet #fallgarden #heirloom #heirloomseeds
Roof=complete! Thanks to our community of supporters, the barn is ready for winter and is sure to stay dry under a new roof. Coming next spring: a fresh coat of red paint. Thank you to all who made this vital work possible!
Hey @luthercollege: stop by & see us at the fall career fair today. Lots of exciting things happening at SSE & we’d love to talk opportunities.
On the menu: winter radishes. We recently taste-tested several radishes, grown from seed from our seed bank. #growyourown #heirloomvegetables #tastetest

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