We’re a community of gardeners and seed stewards, sharing
and swapping rare seeds you might not find anywhere else.
The Exchange works to keep biodiversity
strong and garden traditions thriving.
We’re glad you’re here.
The Yearbook is the print edition of the Exchange, our gardener-to-gardener seed swap.
Printed annually since 1975, The Yearbook is an unrivaled source of unique seeds, grown by home gardeners across the world.
Orders for the 2023 Yearbook are being accepted now!
Order2023 Yearbook Addendum: While the “about” information was included for each lister in the original Lister Profiles section, that section contains neither the “order instructions” nor the “location.” The revised Lister Profiles section contains all information provided by listers on their Exchange profiles. Download the 2023 Yearbook Addendum
We’re a nonprofit that conserves and promotes America's culturally diverse but endangered garden and food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, growing, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants. The Exchange is one way we involve our community in fulfilling this mission.
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