Ancestral Abundance

This seed collection includes 15 open-pollinated varieties selected for cooperative growth: Beans: Cherokee Pole Snap Bean, Black Turtle Bean (Organic), Pinto Bean Corn: Corn – Flint – Hopi Blue Flowers & Pollinators: Sunflower – Arikara, Blanket Flower Fruits: Tomato – Cherokee Purple Grains: Amaranth - Red Army Greens & Brassicas: Collards - Georgia Southern, Malabar Spinach Roots & Alliums: Okra – Red Burgundy, Daikon Minowase Radish, Carrot - Rainbow Blend (Organic), Red Beard Bunching Onion Squash & Pumpkins: Hopi Orange Squash (Organic)

This guild is rooted in traditional planting knowledge where crops are grown in relationship—not isolation. Each seed plays a role in a living system: corn or tall flowers provide vertical structure, beans climb and fix nitrogen, squash and leafy greens shade the soil, and flowering herbs invite pollinators and beneficial insects. Inspired by generations of seedkeepers, this arrangement supports both food sovereignty and ecological renewal. It reflects the strength of shared growth, interdependence, and cultural memory.

Every seed in this collection is Heirloom, non-GMO, untreated, and open-pollinated—ideal for growers, educators, and seed savers. Many are rare or underrepresented in commercial gardening but offer exceptional value in flavor, resilience, and cultural depth. You’ll receive a blend of flowering plants, vegetables, grains, herbs, and cover crops curated to grow well together, save seed reliably, and restore both land and spirit.

Each plant in this set contributes to the system as a whole. Corn and sunflowers create natural scaffolding for climbing beans; squash and groundcovers shade the soil to lock in moisture and promote healthy soil biology. Deep-rooted grains help break up compacted earth, while legumes fix nitrogen to nourish the plants around them. Even flowers play a role—drawing in bees, butterflies, and predatory insects. This is a garden built on understanding structure: vertical, horizontal, and below-ground layers working in harmony.

Includes varieties culturally important to the Cherokee, Hopi, and Arikara; selected to honor traditional foodways and regional heritage. Based on traditional companion planting systems that support biodiversity, soil health, and cooperative growth. Encourages pollinator activity through diverse flowering plants, aiding both biodiversity and yield.

These seeds perform well across most U.S. regions and especially thrive in warm, humid climates like Florida. Sun, healthy soil, and a diversity of quality seed varieties is key. Use mulch to retain moisture, reduce maintenance, and support soil life. Whether planted in a carefully planned design or scattered freely, the varieties in this set are chosen to work together. Taller crops offer natural support, vining plants shade the soil, and flowering herbs draw in pollinators. Observe, gain understanding, and interact. Participation is more important than perfection—your garden will grow as a living system either way. See individual growing tips per variety.