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 Organic Gardening with Sue Robishaw


Independent Seed Companies
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Sources for Open Pollinated, Heirloom Garden Seeds


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Four decades of Growing Good Food in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
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Down to Earth Information, Experiences, Thoughts


There are many reasons to plant open pollinated and heirloom varieties and to support the independent growers and sellers. Most gardeners do so for a variety of reasons. The important thing is that they are doing it, keeping these sources alive. And it's fun! You'll find varieties you never dreamed of, seeds that are particularly suited for home gardeners in challenging climates.

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Here are some independent seed companies that sell open pollinated and heirloom varieties. Many of these companies are small family businesses whose owners are dedicated to the growing and preservation of a great diversity of many old varieties. They are engaged in an ethical and healthy business with a wonderful respect for the seeds and the people growing them. Please be understanding when contacting them particularly during the busy times. All of these companies strongly support and promote non-hybrid, usually organic, seed. Most are also actively involved in or are a part of a seed preservation organization. Be prepared for a much more interesting array of choices than you get from the "one-size-fits-all" sameness of the common big businesses.

Fedco Seeds / Trees  ~  www.fedcoseeds.com
         
PO Box 520, Waterville, ME 04903
          
Filaree Farm (garlic)  ~  www.filareefarm.com
          182 Concunully Hwy, Okanogan, WA 98840
          
High Mowing Seeds  ~  www.highmowingseeds.com
          76 Quarry Rd, Walcott, VT 05680
          
Irish Eyes-Garden City Seeds  ~  www.irish-eyes.com
          PO Box 307, Thorp, WA 98946
          
Meadowlark Hearth  ~  http://meadowlarkhearth.org
         
120024 Everett Drive, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Native Seeds/SEARCH  ~  www.nativeseeds.org
          526 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 8670
         
Sand Hill Preservation Center  ~  www.sandhillpreservation.com
          1878 - 230th St., Calamus, IA 52729  

Seed Savers Exchange  ~  www.seedsavers.org
          3076 North Winn Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
          
Seeds of Diversity Canada  ~  www.seeds.ca    
          Box 36, Station Q, Toronto, ON, M4T 2L7
          
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange  ~  www.southernexposure.com
         
PO Box 460, Mineral, VA 23117

Territorial Seed Company  ~  www.territorial-seed.com
          PO Box 158, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
          
Terrior Seeds / Underwood Gardens  ~  www.underwoodgardens.com
         
P.O. Box 4995, Chino Valley AZ 86323

Wild Garden Seeds  (Frank Morton mixes)  ~  www.wildgardenseed.com  
         
PO Box 1509, Philomath, OR 97370
          
Wood Prairie Farm (potatoes)  ~  www.woodprairie.com  
          49 Kinney Rd., Bridgewater, ME 04735

Will Bonsall's Scatterseed Project   

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Updated  January 2022 by Sue Robishaw
 


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