Historic Orchard Tour and Apple Tasting
October 5, 2024 / Heritage Farm, 3074 North Winn Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
DetailsKeeping heirloom seeds in our gardens and on our tables.
Founded in 1975
Seed Savers Exchange's Mission
Seed Savers Exchange stewards America’s culturally diverse and endangered garden and food crop legacy for present and future generations. We educate and connect people through collecting, regenerating, and sharing heirloom seeds, plants, and stories.
Contribute
Our mission is dependent on you.
Together, we can ensure these varieties are around for generations to come. Join our community today.
Get Involved
Connection is sown in community.
Seed Savers Exchange offers a mix of virtual and in-person events throughout the year. Learn from our knowledgeable staff as well as experienced growers and seed savers in our network, and support our nonprofit mission to save America’s heirloom seeds.
Recent Articles
Grandma Einck and Her Blue Ribbon-Winning Dill
From its large, fragrant heads to abundant, long-lasting foliage, ‘Grandma Einck’s’ dill boasts much to admire—including its fabulous story.
Read More
Squash Hand-Pollination
Hand-pollination of squash ensures that the plants produce true-to-type seed and that the flowers are not contaminated by the pollen from another variety when the required isolation distance is impractical. Because the large male and female blossoms are easily distinguished, hand-pollinating squash can be easy for gardeners of all skill levels.
Read More
Corn Hand-Pollination
In absence of isolation, hand-pollination ensures that the corn plant’s flowers are not contaminated by pollen from another variety. Hand-pollination prevents hybridization and ensures that the plant produces seeds that are true-to-type.
Read More