About Our Seeds

Healthy Seeds. Happy Life.

Organic, GMO-free

ALL of our seeds are non-certified ORGANIC (produced without chemical fertilizers or pesticides) and are grown, harvested, and processed by hand–with love–in small-scale backyards and community gardens in and around Guelph, ON, Canada. NONE of our seeds are patented, PVP, or genetically modified (GMO). We offer open-pollinated, public domain seed, as well as heterogeneous (diverse gene) bulk populations. Our seeds have been sourced from all over the world and we are working to adapt them to our local environments while also increasing genetic diversity overall, so varieties succeed in your environments.

Our mission is to increase and preserve plant genetic diversity based on the science that in-situ (on-site) conservation, in varying environments will improve the resiliency of seed varieties and safeguard their genetic diversity from extinction. Unlike traditional seed companies, our wish is for this genetic diversity to be adapted within your particular environments, with your caring hands–a real grassroots seed conservation movement! By doing so, together we increase plant genetic diversity, adaptability, and resilience–tools needed for a changing climate and halting consolidation in the seed and food industries.

We hope that in time, this adapted germplasm can be exchanged with other backyard seed savers, in an exchange system that we plan to grow here soon and will serve as a safe house of seeds that have been honed and adapted over time.

Again, the seeds we offer are all grown, harvested, and processed with our 4 hands (WE ARE NOT RESELLERS). Because we are limited by land and sets of hands we only deal with small quantities of seed. However, with our care, attention to detail, and our personalized approach we offer the highest quality seeds and service. We perform our own germination testing, guaranteeing seed quality and strive to process orders within 3-5 business days.

Seed Prices

We offer 100 seeds (10 seeds for tomatoes) for $5.00.  One lb. garlic (available from Sept. to Oct. only) is $10.00. We ask that quantities be limited to two packets per variety; however we may have more of some varieties available. If you need more than 2 packs of seed, ~200 seeds per variety, please be in touch to see if this is possible. For garlic please limit to 1 lb. per order.

Shipping

We offer flat rate ($5.00) shipping across Canada. Whether you order one, or twenty seed packs, shipping is always just $5.00. We offer shipping to the U.S. based on the size and weight of orders. Overseas shipping is also available. If there are any questions about our pricing or shipping, or if you are ordering from outside Canada please contact us.

International Orders

We have had much success with international shipping and in most cases this is possible. However, we cannot guarantee seeds will pass the phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. If you are interested in placing an order outside of Canada, please be in touch with us so we can work out the details, as well as provide a shipping estimate.

We’ve Signed the Safe Seed Pledge

“Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners, and consumers who want an alternative, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants. The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families, or kingdoms, poses great biological risks, as well as economic, political, and cultural threats. We feel that genetically engineered varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and testing are necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems, and ultimately, healthy people and communities.” (see history of The Safe Seed Pledge)

Our Guarantees

• Our seeds are non-certified organic, GMO-free–never grown with chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
• Our seeds are hand-planted, harvested, and processed by us in our gardens – with love.
• NONE of our seeds are patented, or PVP.
• We never resell seeds grown outside our locations or by other growers.
• We perform our own germination testing to ensure quality seed.
• We’ve signed the Safe Seed Pledge.
• To provide efficient, quality service, and top quality seeds