Seeds We Actually Use

Heirloom, organic, and open-pollinated seeds from growers we trust

People ask us all the time where we get our seeds.

Not just any seeds — but the ones that grow well, save well, and continue season after season.

So I put everything in one place.

This is a curated list of seed suppliers we’ve used, trust, and return to — growers who prioritize open-pollinated varieties, regional adaptation, and seeds that can be saved and shared.

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Canada — Seed Sources

West Coast / British Columbia

  • Salt Spring Seeds — untreated, open-pollinated and non-GMO seeds, well suited to coastal growing conditions

  • West Coast Seeds — large selection (800+ varieties) of organic, heirloom, and open-pollinated seeds

  • BC Eco Seed Co-op — cooperative of small-scale BC farmers offering regionally adapted, certified organic seeds

  • Eagle Ridge Seeds — focused on endangered heirloom varieties suited for northern and temperate climates

  • Eternal Seed — wide catalog of heritage varieties (350+), including vegetables, herbs, and flowers

Prairies

Eastern Canada

  • Annapolis Seeds — grown by small-scale Maritime farmers using ecological methods; all open-pollinated

  • Hope Seeds — certified organic, sustainably grown, heritage and open-pollinated seeds

  • Tourne-Sol Co-operative Farm — certified organic, open-pollinated seeds grown in Quebec

  • Solana Seeds — diverse selection of heirloom, rare, and sometimes unusual vegetable and flower seeds

Specialty & Small Growers

United States — Seed Source

Widely Trusted / Large Selection

  • Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds — one of the largest heirloom collections (1,300+ varieties), with rare seeds from around the world

  • Seed Savers Exchange — nonprofit preserving heirloom seeds and biodiversity; many rare and culturally significant varieties

  • Territorial Seed Company — trialed seeds with high germination standards; offers heirloom, open-pollinated, and hybrid varieties

  • Botanical Interests — large catalog of organic and heirloom seeds, plus strong community and education initiatives

Small-Scale / Mission-Driven

  • MIGardener — affordable heirloom seeds (700+ varieties), focused on accessibility and preserving genetic diversity

  • Clear Creek Seeds — small family-run company specializing in open-pollinated heirloom seeds

Organic + Homestead Focus

A note on choosing seeds

Where you source your seeds matters.

Not just for what grows this season — but for what you’re able to save, adapt, and carry forward.

These are all companies working, in different ways, to preserve seed diversity and keep real food growing in real places.

It’s important to note:

This list focuses on US and Canadian sources, as those are the ones we’ve personally used — but wherever you are, it’s always best to seek out seed growers in your own region.