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Our company goal is to offer home gardeners a wide selection of
the very best heirloom, open-pollinated and hybrid seeds. We
choose varieties from all over the world that grow easily and
perform well. At the present time, continuous supplies of
reliably certified, organically grown seeds are not available
for most of the varieties we sell.
We
actively follow the progress of organic seed production and
expect more seed producers both here and abroad to expand
organic seed availability in the near future. Our standards for
buying seeds are very high, not only for germination and purity,
but for proof of absence of seed-borne pathogens; so we are
willing to wait for the quality seeds we require.
Supporting sustainable farming
practices is an integral part of Renee's Garden. We give our
business to a wide range of small organic seed growers and
farmer cooperatives whenever they can provide the grade of seed
we want to supply to our customers. All our seeds are untreated
with fungicides. We sell no GMO seeds nor do we plan to do
so, and have signed the
Safe Seed Pledge developed by The Council for Responsible
Genetics:
"Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives
depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and
genetically stable source for future generations. For the
benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an
alternative, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell
genetically engineered seeds or plants. The mechanical transfer
of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and
between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological
risks as well as economic, political and cultural threats. We
feel that genetically engineered varieties have been
insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and
testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of
genetically engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support
agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically
diverse agricultural ecosystems and, ultimately, people and
communities."
We trial all our selections
rigorously in our Felton, CA trial garden and in a variety of
locations around the country before offering them to our
customers, so you can grow them with confidence.
Call us if you need any horticultural
help at 888-880-7228.
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