Seeds, Resurrected
In the summer of 2018, Seed Savers Exchange regenerated, or “resurrected” three rare seed varieties from the collection, including a runner bean, black oats, and corn.
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Bean There, Done That: The Living Legacy of the Withee Collection
From Washington to Massachusetts, John Withee’s collection is being honored and protected by the next generation of seed savers who carry on his legacy of growing and sharing heirloom beans. Here you can follow the plight of just a few of the varieties in the John Withee bean collection.
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Painted Jewels: The Bean Collection of John Withee
Take a closer look at some of the varieties in John Withee’s bean collection.
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Collecting Seed Stories: How to Record Seed Histories
Anyone can preserve history by collecting seed stories. There are many more amazing seed stories out there than we can ever collect on our own. An easy way to protect these stories is to record them.
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‘Brinker Carrier’ Bean
From the Seed Savers Exchange collection, the ‘Brinker Carrier’ bean represents the histories and connections between two families in West Virginia that span several generations.
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Wick’s Lima Bean
Discover the rich history and exceptional flavor of ‘Wick’s’ Lima Bean, a vigorous pole bean with a lineage dating back to the 1930s. Passed down through generations, this heirloom variety produces slightly curved pods with beautifully mottled or solid purple seeds. Enjoy its sweet flavor fresh or its nutty taste when dried. Learn how to grow, cook, and preserve this unique lima bean while exploring its fascinating story through the CORE Project’s preservation efforts.
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‘Igleheart Yellow Cherry’ Tomato
‘Igleheart Yellow Cherry’ tomato was selected as the best tasting tomato at Seed Savers Exchange in 2015! ‘Igleheart’ also earned strong reviews from growers across the country in 2013.
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‘Feaster Family Heirloom’ Mustard
For decades, Jerome has stewarded a mustard green that’s been in his family for over a century. He and his aunt have grown the Feaster Family Heirloom since his mother, Gladys Abraham Feaster, passed away in 1989.
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