My Visit to The Seed Bank

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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds has long been a resource for heirloom and rare seeds. They have a very comprehensive online shop, but in 2009 they decided to open a storefront in the building of an old bank in downtown Petaluma. It is one of the most beautiful and inspiring shops I have ever visited.
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Filled with more than 1000 varieties of fruit and vegetable seeds, the place is in some ways more like a library than a bank. They even had a great selection of potatoes, because potatoes are seeds too! Beyond heirlooms, the bank also stocks extensive books and resources, as well as local preserves and quality tools.
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The seed bank really promotes an organic growing community. The extremely helpful staff is very willing to counsel gardeners with their extensive choices. And they dedicated a space with tons of information on local gardening groups and services. I was also thrilled to see how well they have branded themselves, and preserved and enhanced the beauty of the historic building. I’ll be making a habit of visiting every season from now on!

2 thoughts on “My Visit to The Seed Bank

  1. kim kruse -- the sassy crafter says:

    Ooh, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is great! I’ve ordered a number of great seeds from their catalog business. I’m so envious that you had a chance to visit their new storefront operation. How cool is it that they bought an old bank?!?

  2. Theo Bill says:

    Another great (CERTIFIED organic) seed company from the same area is Sustainable Seeds – you can check out their varieties (they’ve got tons!) at http://www.sustainableseedco.com

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