Native Seeds Search is a non-profit that conserves and sells heirloom seeds, foods and Native American art and jewelry from the Southwest. We provide education on seed-saving, sustainable agriculture, and desert gardening. Diary information was compiled by former Conservation Farm Intern Danielle Johnson and Collections Manager Melissa Kruse-Peeples with assistance from former Deputy Director Belle Starr. Discover drought-resistant seeds perfect for Southwest gardens at Native Seeds/SEARCH. Shop our online collection of corn, beans, squash, and more, all adapted to hot, dry climates. Grow nutritious crops suited for desert conditions and support sustainable agriculture Native Seeds Search is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the conservation of arid-adapted seeds of the Southwest. All retail sales support seed conservation and the programs that help get seeds into the hands of farmers and families. Too many times in the course of a day, we hear customers ask if we carry common garden variety seeds. Now the answer is a resounding YES. Our vision of the Greater Southwest has always been of a place where farms and gardens, kitchens and tables, and stores and restaurants are brimming with the diversity of aridlands-a Browse our 2025 print catalog for highlights of seed varieties currently available from the NS/S Seed Bank and info on how to participate in seed access programs. There are more seed varieties available online than in print, but sometimes sitting down with a seed catalog is just cozier. And the original cover artwork b Fall Plant Sale & Pop-up Shop: One Day Only (Please note: We do not have a brick and mortar retail store. This is a 1-Day Only event). Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Time: 9am to 1pm Location: NS/S Conservation Center, 3584 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ Wildflowers/landscape plants and veggie/herb starts Pop-up Shop - f NS/S utilizes a two-pronged approach to conserving crop genetic resources from the southwestern US and northwestern Mexico.

Ex situ approaches involve conserving samples of crop seeds under frozen storage conditions, where they may remain viable (able to germinate) for long periods of time. We also utilize in situappr En Español>> Open Pollinated Varieties NS/S provides only Open Pollinated (OP) varieties. Seed saved from the parent plant will grow with the same characteristics if care is taken to prevent crossing. Landraces & Heirlooms Seeds from the NS/S Seed Bank Collection are landrace or heirloom varieties with a lo Information on arid adapted gardening including three sisters, wildflowers, vegetables and more. Planting tips, hand pollinating, seed saving and irrigation ideas and how-tos.