To place your 2012 Seed Exchange order:

• Go to online form.

• Download printable form to mail.

Some seeds have a limited supply, so make sure to place your order early to get the best selection of seeds!

The Seed Exchange Program is for AHS members only. If you are not a member, you will be given the option to join the AHS when you place your order. To learn more about the other benefits of an AHS membership, click here.

About the Seed Exchange Program

Exchanging seeds is one of the time-honored ways in which gardeners share the bounty of their gardens and experience with others. Since 1959, the American Horticultural Society has sponsored and coordinated a seed exchange among its members so that gardeners throughout the United States have an opportunity to try growing a wide variety of new and heirloom plants.

How the Program Works

The program works like this: Each fall we remind members to collect seeds from their gardens and send them in to us. Seed for the exchange must be received at AHS by November 1. Once all the seeds are in, AHS staff members, interns, and volunteers compile a list of the submitted seeds along with information about how to grow and care for them. The seed list and order form are then posted on the AHS website in mid-January.

All AHS members can order seeds from the exchange, but those members who donate seeds get first choice when ordering. This can be an advantage because some rare or uncommon seeds can be in short supply. There is no charge to order seeds, but a donation is requested to cover the costs of shipping and handling.

For questions about the seed exchange program, email seeds@ahs.org.