Asheville Green Drinks

04/13/2026

Keep the good vibes rockin'

Filmed by Oguzhan Calap and Josh Stiles@thegulls Big thanks to Poncho, Simon, Amanda and Christina...

04/10/2026

The destruction of native species, and heritage farms, at the hands of the solar manufacturing demons!

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07/18/2025

New sustainability certificate for 2025 at https://sustainability.unca.edu/academics-research/sustainability-courses/ Meet like minded people and gain knowledge for work, community, and home!

01/20/2025

Veterans' doing the green thing!

Alan Yeck gives an update on the Veteran's Healing Farm and new property.

01/13/2025

Another hero of biodiversity https://applesearch.org/contact.html

Tom Brown, a 79-year-old from Clemmons, North Carolina, has spent over 20 years of his retirement tracking down rare, nearly extinct apple varieties that once flourished across Appalachia. Driven by his passion for rediscovering these heirlooms, Brown has revived more than 1,200 unique apple types with whimsical names like Brushy Mountain Limbertwig, Mule Face, and Tucker’s Everbearing.

His journey began in 1998 after encountering heritage apples at a farmers’ market, inspiring him to search for “lost” apples that hadn’t been tasted in over a century. Stretching across the Appalachian region—from southern New York to northern Alabama—Brown scours old maps, orchard catalogs, and historical records, often driving hours and knocking on doors to find forgotten orchards or lone trees tucked in remote areas.

When he finds a lost variety, Brown grafts clippings onto trees in his own orchard, where he cultivates and sells them for just $15 to encourage others to create “mini preservation orchards.” Despite the challenge of aging trees and a dwindling population of local knowledge keepers, Brown remains determined, calling the work both fun and fulfilling.

“It’s a thrill to rediscover them,” he says. “I’m happy as a lark.” Brown’s mission not only preserves these apples but also honors the heritage of the region, where generations of families once prided themselves on cultivating unique varieties in their backyards.

12/21/2024

Reminder and Upcoming Events!

Reminder! Seed Savers Exchange is accepting proposals for the 2025 Annual Virtual Conference, Growing Together, through January 17, 2025. Join us as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and build toward the future of the seed community.

https://seedsavers.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb522945c0797cd08be4b5995&id=a62bba847d&e=75b8e2ca76

Conference Location: Virtual over Zoom

Conference Dates:

Friday, May 2, 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025

Friday, July 11, 2025

If you are unavailable for a live session during those dates, we are also accepting proposals for pre-recorded sessions.

The deadline for submissions is January 17, 2025. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. We look forward to reading your proposal!

Registration for the 2025 Virtual Conference will open at a later date.

Submit a proposal:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePvo5VfM-TaHLnZcDQzDIslNCsmnCdtU_9mdutGtC3C5EAvA/viewform?pli=1

Celebrating 50 Years of SSE
2025 is Seed Savers Exchange’s 50th anniversary as an organization! Since 1975, Seed Savers Exchange has connected farmers and gardeners to high-quality, historic, and open-pollinated seeds. In addition to the 2025 virtual conference, SSE will host events throughout the entire year, including:

https://seedsavers.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=eb522945c0797cd08be4b5995&id=5f08e03409&e=75b8e2ca76

11 seed swaps across the country for National Seed Swap Day - Saturday, January 25

Seed starting workshop - March 22

Virtual Apple Grafting Workshop - April 11-12

Heirloom plant sale - May 9-10

50th Anniversary Celebration and in-person conference at Heritage Farm: Friday, August 8 – Saturday, August 9

Heirloom tomato tasting - September 13

Tour of our historic orchard and apple tasting - October 4

Virtual Seed School - September 29–November 3

View all 2025 events

We’re excited to celebrate with you!

Seed Savers Exchange
Seed Savers Exchange 3094 N Winn Rd Decorah, IA 52101-7776 USA

12/15/2024

This is a really big day for America so get ready Western North Carolina https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aq548trXh/

Seed Savers Exchange is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025! To mark the milestone, we partnered with Edible Communities to host seed swaps at 10 sites across the United States on , held on Saturday, January 25, 2025. We hope to connect local seed enthusiasts in person to build community around the open sharing of open-pollinated seeds, one of our core values since our founding.

Locations:
Edible Chicago, Location TBD
Edible Silicon Valley, East Palo Alto, California
Edible Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Edible South Florida, Miami, Florida
Edible Capital District, Schenectady, New York
Edible Philly, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Edible Blue Ridge, Roanoke, Virginia
Edible Northeast Florida, St. Augustine, Florida
Edible Dallas Fort Worth, Pilot Point, Texas
Edible Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville, Texas

We will also be hosting our own seed swap that day in Decorah, Iowa. Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 25, 2025!

For more information, visit https://seedsavers.org/events/national-seed-swap-day/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=post+facebook+12+13+24

11/06/2024

What the Feds can do for Helene Survivors having banking issues: https://www.federalreserve.gov/supervisionreg/hurricane-helene-2024.htm

10/04/2024

Big hearts! French Broad Food Co-op

Happening Now at the Co-op:
* Stop by the co-op for free water and health kits before 5PM and then again tomorrow from 11AM to 5PM (while supplies last, 10/2 & 10/3). This wouldn't be possible if not for Happy Dirt Produce who went out of their way to accept donations and travel here from Charlotte.
* We just donated a large quantity of meat to the Covenant church in Reynolds.

08/12/2024

More heirloom seeds for Southern Climates https://www.southernexposure.com/ WNC Group of the NC Sierra Club Mountain Xpress MountainTrue

07/18/2024

Yes, you can plant cucumbers in July!
Think July is too late to plant cucumbers from seed? Think again! You can choose from several fast-maturing, easy-to-grow varieties that will be ready for harvest well before frost hits in your area. Planting cucumbers in July is especially successful if you live in the warmer USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. MountainTrue Mountain Xpress Lenoir-Rhyne University Asheville WNC Group of the NC Sierra Club

Cucumbers are a great plant for beginning seed savers. Learn to grow and save cucumber seeds for future seasons. Includes brining recipe video.