Fedco is a Maine-based worker/consumer-owned cooperative specializing in gardening, farming and orcharding supplies from our warehouses in Clinton, ME.

EFN is a non-profit organization committed to truly sustainable agriculture and justice for all people. Along with our team of over 50 small growers and dedicated staff and volunteers, we do our best to produce unique and high quality seeds without exploiting the planet or its inhabitants. We strive for transparency and fairness in all of our practices. Every purchase supports our non-profit work facilitating collaborative research and plant breeding to make farming more sustainable & fight climate change.

We believe that seeds should belong to the people, not corporations. As large companies dominate the seed market, biodiversity, food security, and affordability are at risk. We are committed to providing seeds that are ethically sourced, free from corporate ownership, and fairly priced. Unlike many companies that charge more for fewer seeds, we offer high-quality seeds at accessible prices, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to grow. Our focus on heirloom and open-pollinated varieties not only supports seed-saving traditions but also empowers growers to cultivate sustainable, resilient crops. We believe in fair practices, from pricing to sourcing, and we stand by our mission to make seeds a shared resource that benefits both people and the planet.

Ready to rewild your yard? Review these strategies for some ways to turn your lawn into a biodiverse garden space that supports local wildlife.

Welcome to Open Source Gardens, where openness is sown and freedom is grown!

An excellent PDF with everything you need to know about planting and cultivating your garden.

Search for wildflowers by location, color, shape and time

Self sufficient living for homesteading, urban homesteading and small scale farming. Self Reliance for survival skills. Possible or not?

Study step-by-step methods for successful worm composting at home. Learn what kinds of bins to use, how to set them up, what to feed the worms, how to harvest the worm compost and uses for worm compost.

Basic information on composting indoors with worms.

Permaculture can be daunting, especially for beginners with little to no gardening experience.  This season-by-season permaculture to-do list will break it all down for you.

A nice visual guide to garden planting timelines for the region.

This website is designed to help you find the best species to attract the butterflies and birds in your area.