We only offer open-pollinated seeds:

Pure, natural, and non-GMO

 

We have retail stores located in:

Mansfield,MO, Petaluma,CA & Wethersfield,CT

Category Archives: Cooking

William Woys Weaver Makes Delicious French Onion Soup
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William Woys Weaver shares his favorite French onion soup recipe. If you’re after that rich buttery flavor with huge depth and character, go for the heirlooms. Continue reading

 

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William Woys Weaver Praises The Wetherfield Red Onion
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Culinary historian William Woys Weaver talks about the onion which has become Comstock Ferre & Co’s mascot. Continue reading

 

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Got Herbs?
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You’ll Be Dying to Grow Some After a Conversation
With Herb Growing Expert Jim Long of Missouri Continue reading

 

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Baker Creek teams up in Grow It Forward contest!
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Baker Creek has teamed up with YourGardenShow.com to provide gardeners a chance to grow great gardens and win great prizes in the Grow It Forward contest. Continue reading

 

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Emilee Gettle graces the cover of Country Woman Magazine!
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Baker Creek co-owner and heirloom girl Emilee Gettle is featured on the front cover of Country Woman magazine. Continue reading

 

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Our 15 favorite heirloom seeds for 2012!
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These varieties really stood out in our gardens and kitchens. These are among our favorites from over 120 new varieties introduced this year! Continue reading

 

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How Does Your School Garden Grow?
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School gardens chock-full of organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers! Continue reading

 

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The Heirloom Life Gardener: Your guide to pure food
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An A-Z guide to growing 50 heirloom vegetables, from the superfood grain Amaranth to Watermelon, with growing tips, seed saving, uses in the kitchen, and pest and disease control for each! Continue reading

 

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Heirloom Expo: new precedent in the pure food movement!
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After nearly a year of preparations and three days of unprecedented energy and excitement, the first annual Heirloom Expo is now history. Continue reading

 

Posted in Bakersville, CA Seed Store, Cooking, events, Farm, Festivals, gardening, Petaluma | 52 Comments

Farm, Produce Display, and Food Winners at the Expo
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More than 10,000 people came together to celebrate pure and non-GMO food. Continue reading

 

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