Books and Catalogs

Get yours first!  Pre-ordered copies will ship directly from the printer to arrive in November.  Over 500 pages, the 2024 Whole Seed Catalog features our full collection of heirloom varieties from around the world, as well as gorgeous new photographs, recipes, seed histories, stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company so special.  This item ships from our warehouse (or printer for pre-order copies) by bulk mail, with no tracking, and can take 2-5 weeks for delivery. This catalog will begin shipping in November. 

Gardening the Baker Creek Way! 

OUR VERY OWN BOOK! Learn about us and our gardening methods!

By Jere and Emilee Gettle, with Meghan Sutherland. Published by Hyperion. 

From "Botanical Explorer" Joseph Simcox, a new English translation of his book Bizarre Edible Plants: Unknown Delicacies, originally published in Japanese in 2017. The book includes 72 of the world's least-known edible plants, featuring photos and entries on the team's discovery area and the plants' habitats, edible components, processing, preparation, and flavor notes. On more than 500 expeditions to at least 140 countries, Simcox and his team have documented hundreds of obscure plants, some of which are now cultivated more widely.

Plan and organize all aspects of your horticulture hobby, no matter the scale.

Looking for the perfect gift for your gardener, or yourself? This book is a must-have for garden lovers who want all their information in one spot.

• Premium glossy cover
• Spacious 8.5" x 11" size
• 250 pages of organizational forms and brainstorming space

Stay organized with:

• 12-Month Calendar, Undated, with To-Do Lists and Notes
• (2) Supplies Budget pages
• (6) Seed Inventory pages
• (4) Plant Inventory pages
• (7) Seed Harvest logs
• (7) Produce Harvest logs
• (100) Plant Profile pages
• (6) Favorite Varieties logs
• Fertilizer logs
• Pests & Problems logs
• (4) Seasonal Task lists
• (10) Garden Bed Layout grids
• (20) Brainstorm Journaling Pages
• Lots of space to dream!
  
  *** And don't miss the Junior Gardener's companion title to inspire a passion for gardening in your child! **

Does your kiddo love helping you in the garden? Looking for a way to spark your child's passion for planting and seeds? This book is a perfect companion to your own garden tracker!

• Premium glossy cover
• Kid-friendly 7" x 9" size
• pages of organizational forms and brainstorming space

Stay organized with:

• To-Do Lists and Supplies Lists
• Flowerbed Planning Grid Maps
• Record Plant Pages
• Sketch & List Garden Creatures
• Sketch & List Favorite Plants
• Brainstorm Pages to Sketch and Journal
• Space to dream!
  
  *** Don't miss the companion title for more seasoned gardeners: Garden Journal, Planner, and Log Book. Track every detail of your gardening year! ***

A seed saving guide unlike any other available! Seed activist Bevin Cohen takes a deep dive into the hows and whys of the modern seed saving movement. A great how-to guide, leading the reader step by step through the process of saving their seeds from 43 different crops; from adzuki beans to wheat and everything in between. Seed savers of all levels will benefit from Bevin's easy to follow explanations on important techniques such as hand pollination, isolation, vernalization and even basic flower structure.A book like this would not be complete without stories that honor the many gardeners, farmers and seed keepers that have dedicated their lives to stewarding these heritage varieties. Within these pages, the seed keepers themselves share their stories and help the reader to understand the importance of SAVING OUR SEEDS.

In The Artisan Herbalist: Making Teas, Tinctures and Oils at Home, herbalist and author Bevin Cohen offers an engaging guide to how to identify, forage, and grow ingredients, as well as clear, step-by-step instructions on how to craft them into herbal health and wellness products at home. Bevin and his wife, Heather, operate Small House Farm with their children, Elijah and Anakin. They are also enthusiastic seed savers. Bevin is the author of two other books: Saving Our Seeds: The Practice and Philosophy, and From Our Seeds and Their Keepers: A Collection of Stories.