On the reverse side you ll find a list of seed companies which sell open pollinated and heirloom varieties. Most of these companies are small family businesses whose owners are dedicated to the growing and preservation of the great diversity of the older varieties. There are seed saving groups and organizations. The largest is the international Seed Savers Exchange, made up of a large group of seed savers who offer samples of a vast variety of seeds through the yearly SSE Yearbook. It is not necessary to have seeds to offer in order to join and become involved in the Seed Savers Exchange.
Many seed savers get their first start there.
Don t forget your fellow gardeners. Ask around you may be surprised at the number of seed savers out there, most quite willing to share their knowledge. There are a number of books and publications available to help in your seed saving and heirloom gardening. Seed Saver Publications, 1991. A comprehensive book on seed saving.