I have been growing heirloom vegetables and flowers for seeds for over 20 years. What started as a hobby became my heartfelt business. Doing all this growing, harvesting, and seed saving has truly been been my passion. Without any help (except for wonderful Bill M. who built my raised beds, my greenhouse, and my deer fence). I have made an enjoyable living doing what I love.

I have been growing heirloom vegetables and flowers for seeds for over 20 years. What started as a hobby became my heartfelt business. Doing all this growing, harvesting, and seed saving has truly been been my passion. Without any help (except for wonderful Bill M. who built my raised beds, my greenhouse, and my deer fence). I have made an enjoyable living doing what I love.





My love of history made me all the more passionate about saving seeds for posterity. So, 20 years down the road I am hanging up my hat, putting away my spade and passing along my heard earned knowledge to others younger than me (who have stronger backs!)





I have made every effort to research the fascinating stories behind the historic plants I grow and pass them along to you.





I have given all my remaining seed stock to my brilliant young friend, Alex W., who just earned his master's degree in plant breeding and genetics. His master's of science was about sustainable food systems. He studied ethnobotany and biodiversity and will be continuing to do so in order to earn his doctorate.





He will keep these seeds and grow them out for posterity so they will never be lost. He runs an organic family farm and is an expert on fruit trees as well as exotic and historic food plants. He is the perfect steward to keep the history alive of these precious seeds.





I particularly want to thank all you kind fellow gardeners who shared their growing stories with me. Many of you sent beloved family heirloom seeds and the charming stories behind them.





I have traveled the world over and have always been in search of seeds that “speak" of their geography. Of particular note are my “glasnost" friends from the former Soviet Republic, Belarus, and Ukraine, etc. who shared their wonderful seeds that were totally unknown to us in the west.





I can't say goodbye without acknowledging my amazing friendship with my "silent partner" Cliff. He had a true passion for growing and his meticulous records and stewardship are his true legacy. He was a “bloodhound" for rare seeds, especially beans. So many of you commented on his “memoriam" on this website and how he inspired you. I passed along those sweet thoughts to Cliff's fiancée.





As I close out this chapter of my life I know I will embark on more adventures. Many of you have suggested I write a book. Perhaps some passages from this website may indeed end up in print again.





Thank you for sharing your years of growing your own food and lovely flowers that have made all our lives richer.





I apologize for the short notice of the closing down of Amishland Heirloom Seeds. Now after months of your seed buying during the pandemic, I am very nearly sold out of all of my own seeds. I have actually mailed seeds to all 50 states during this time.



