The Community Garden x4

Quadruple of everything: Black Turtle Bean (Organic); Pinto Bean; Soybean Cover Crop (Organic); Cherokee Pole Snap Bean; King of the Garden Lima Bean; Red Noodle Yard Long Bean; Corn – Flint – Hopi Blue (x2); Corn – Popcorn – Miniature Blue (x2); Florida Wildflower Mix; Blanket Flower; Black-Eyed Susan; Cosmos; French Marigold - Petite Mix (x2); Calendula - Pacific Beauty Mixture; Nasturtium (Tall) – Mixed Colors; Blue Butterfly Pea; Canary Bird Zinnias; Sunflower – Lemon Queen; Sunflower – Indian Blanket; Sunflower – Mardi Gras; Sunflower – All Sorts Mixture; Sunflower – Autumn Beauty Mix; Sunflower – Arikara; Charentais Melon; Iroquois Melon; Black Diamond Watermelon; Florida Giant Watermelon; Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon; Pepper – Marconi Red; Pepper – Cheese Red; Cherokee Bush Pumpkin; Jack Be Little Pumpkin; Sugar Pie Pumpkin; Hopi Orange Squash (Organic); Lakota Squash; Strawberry – Mignonette; Tomato – Cherokee Purple; Amaranth – Red Army; Amaranth – Hopi Red Dye; Einkorn (Organic); Ethiopian Blue Tinge Emmer Wheat; Crimson Clover; Alfalfa; Arugula – Slow Bolt (Organic); Jericho Lettuce; Charleston Wakefield Cabbage; Michihili Chinese Cabbage; Collards – Georgia Southern; Mustard – Florida Broadleaf; Malabar Spinach; Moringa; Holy Basil; Thai Basil – Siam Queen; Lemon Basil; Italian Basil; Parsley – Italian Flat Leaf; Cilantro; Dill; Lemon Grass; Mohawk Tobacco; Carrot – Rainbow Blend (Organic); Carrot – Rainbow Blend; Okra – Red Burgundy; Red Beard Bunching Onion; Utah Yellow Sweet Spanish Onion; French Breakfast Radish; Daikon Minowase Radish (x2)

A complete garden-in-a-box created to support community efforts in growing food, sharing knowledge, and reclaiming connection to the land. Whether you're planting at a community garden, mutual aid site, school, or neighborhood plot, this set brings people together around the common goal of resilience. It’s ideal for educators, nonprofits, tribal programs, seed libraries, and any initiative rooted in regeneration and collective care.

This set contains 71 open-pollinated, non-GMO seed packets spanning vegetables, herbs, grains, flowers, and culturally significant varieties. Traditional and culinary herbs are included alongside staple crops, pollinator attractors, and regionally adapted seeds. Select varieties like corn, daikon, and marigold are doubled for larger group plots. Substitutions are available upon request, with the understanding that swaps reflect the average value of the included seeds. When you order multiple Community Garden sets, we can ship them in seasonal installments to ensure your seeds are as fresh as possible when it’s time to plant. Just let us know your preferred timing in the order notes or during the application process.

Designed as a self-sufficient ecosystem, the set includes a balanced mix of tall structural plants like corn and amaranth; medium-height fruiting crops like tomatoes, squash, and peppers; and low-growing companions and groundcovers like clover, lettuce, and nasturtium. Pollinator-supporting flowers and beneficial herbs fill in ecological gaps. This diversity supports success: taller crops offer shelter and structure, legumes improve the soil, and flowers attract pollinators and predators. It’s a garden designed to mimic nature’s balance and generosity.

This collection is rooted in cultural respect, ecological repair, and food sovereignty. It includes traditional varieties from Cherokee, Hopi, Iroquois, Arikara, and Lakota agricultural lineages—honoring the deep knowledge passed through generations. The diversity of this set invites discussions on seed saving, food systems, and the role of local knowledge in adapting to climate and community needs. Growing and saving these seeds becomes an act of reconnection—with each other, the land, and ancestral wisdom. Education and sovereignty grow from the soil up.

This garden thrives through diversity. Different plant types support one another: deep-rooted daikon breaks up soil, corn provides shade and vertical structure, legumes fix nitrogen, and herbs deter pests or attract pollinators. Use mulch to retain moisture, support soil life, and reduce maintenance. Add compost regularly, and consider DIY liquid fertilizers like compost tea or fermented plant juice to boost plant health naturally. Approach your garden as a place of learning—observe closely, experiment freely, and adapt based on logic, curiosity, and ancestral traditions. Participation and observation will teach you more than any manual. Let nature guide you—your job is to co-create.