This year, I am looking at buying seeds from heirloom seed companies, rather than purchasing whatever is available at my local hardware store or greenhouse. Last year, when greenhouses were closed due to the governor's executive order, I bought seeds on Amazon, which I regretted. I received seeds from all over, including China. There was a story circulating about seeds being sent from China to people who didn't order them. I had actually ordered seeds from China, but I burned the seeds, just in case.Google "mystery seeds from china" if you want more information.
This year, I'm planning to start with good seeds, and then harvest the seeds from the crops at the end of the season. I've done a little bit of it in the past, but want to make a deeper commitment to it, going forward.
There's a workshop about saving seeds, tomorrow.
The Lyon Township library is hosting a "A Seed Saver's Garden" workshop, at 6:30 p.m. EST, Monday, Feb. 1, via Zoom at lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/a-seed-savers-garden/
Here's the heirloom seed companies' websites where I will be shopping:
Seed Saver Exchange, www.seedsavers.org
Baker Creek, www.rareseeds.com
Gurney also has heirloom seeds, www.gurneys.com
