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Lab and Field Apprenticeship

Seed Savers Exchange will host a laboratory- and field-based apprenticeship that integrates scientific training with cultural and ecological stewardship. This immersive nine-month program provides hands-on experience in regenerating and safeguarding rare food crops, with a particular emphasis on potato plant tissue culture, in-vitro propagation, and seed viability testing.

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Varieties

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Bouquets are great. But flower seeds are even better! Seed Savers Exchange has exactly what you need for gifting flowers. We created this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to give you inspiration.

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Recipes

Recipe: Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens

Eating black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year’s Day is a tradition in the South and among African American communities. This tradition is believed to bring wealth and prosperity.

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About Us

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March 6-11, 2026 Spring into Daylight Savings! Spring is almost here, and with longer days comes more time in the garden. To celebrate the return of daylight (and pollinators!), we’re…

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Stewardship Stories

Pepper 1231: ‘Martin’s Carrot’

‘Martin’s Carrot’ pepper was preserved for many years by the Martin Family and donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 1996 by Dr. William Woys Weaver.

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Lifestyle

Your 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

Find a perfect (and affordable!) gift for every gardener, seed saver, food enthusiast, and flower lover in your life in our holiday gift guide.

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How Tos

Extending the Garden Season

With succession planting, smart crop choices, and a few simple tools like floating row covers, extending your garden season well into, and sometimes through, the coldest months of the year is well within your reach!

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Varieties

New Seed Varieties for 2026

The 2026 Seed Savers Exchange catalog includes 13 new seed varieties—including six stunning varieties from our seed bank collection—and they promise to be popular picks of gardeners everywhere!

Blue and white 'Miss Jekyll' love-in-a-mist flowers

Growing Guides

Flower Seed Saving Profiles

These profiles offer insights into the reseeding potential and harvest timing of 16 different common flower types, as well as seed-saving tips to help you confidently grow and preserve their beauty for years to come.

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How Tos

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

If you live in cool climates, it’s time to start thinking about closing down your garden for the season. However, there are many things to consider when it comes to preparing your garden for winter. Follow this checklist to put your garden to bed and set yourself up for success in the new year!

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