What the year looked like
Our impact, seed by seed
The collection is a living archive. Every variety here is grown, saved, and returned by neighbors, season after season.
Genetic biodiversity
Heritage desert strains in circulation
Tohono O'odham white tepary bean Extreme heat tolerance, and high in protein.
I'itoi multiplying wild onion Perennial Sonoran shallot with pungent green tops.
Magdalena big cheese squash Heavy producer with a thick drought-resistant rind.
Mayo grain amaranth Vivid red seedheads, high in iron and lysine.