Discover free seed libraries, community seed swaps, and lending programs near you. Borrow seeds, grow them, return some — and keep the cycle going.

Discover Mountain Valley Garlic's organic seed garlic and seed potatoes. Buy heirloom varieties. Mnt Valley Garlic offers the best mnt valley garlic.

Join The Society of St. Andrew in gleaning fresh produce to fight hunger and reduce food waste. Volunteer, donate, and support food recovery efforts nationwide.

On this page you will find useful seed-saving resources to get you started in saving some of your own seed.

Returning native plants to the Maine landscape.

Jelitto Perennial Seeds specializes since 1957 in seed production, breeding and seed technology, and offers seeds of perennials, annuals, biennials, ornamental grasses, herbs, etc.

A state-by-state list of sources for native plants and seeds.

An organization working to keep Southern Appalachian heirloom seeds going. Sooooo many beans in the shop!

Maps for seed libraries on your community. Think little free libraries but gardening!

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.

A seed shop recommended, unofficially, by our extension agent.

All-America Selections (AAS) Winners are reliable, non-GMO varieties with proven superior garden performance in AAS trial grounds across North America. Each year, a few select winners are chosen by an expert panel of independent judges with an eye for the new and exciting. AAS judges put entries through the paces, evaluating based on improvements across several criteria, such as earliness to bloom or harvest, disease resistance, yield, length of harvest, color, flavor, and overall performance. Johnny's Selected Seeds is proud to offer 13 AAS Winners from our breeding program!

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.