Ten seed festivals where you can buy native seeds

Ten seed festivals where you can buy native seeds

Native seeds are more than just planting material. They are the result of years of hard work of farmers and seed savers, resulting in ecological resilience, and nutritional diversity. Unlike commercial hybrids that are costly, demand chemical inputs and cannot be reused in the next season, native or heirloom seeds are naturally adapted to local soils, climates, and farming practices. The resilience of native seeds to drought, pests, and floods …