Seeds.

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
~ Robert Louis Stevenson

The seeds you sow are very important. Take care in the selection of your seeds.

If you save your own seeds, select the seeds from the healthiest plants——plants free of disease and pest problems, plants with the greatest or tastiest yields, with quantity and quality of blossoms and fruits you'd like to see again. This will ensure a higher probability that your future plantings will reap similar results.

If you are purchasing seeds, choose heirloom, organic, bio-dynamic, and GMO-free varieties. Your purchase of these types of seeds is a vote for diversity, sustainability, community, health, farmers' rights, anti-poverty, humane and compassionate practices. Seeds of this nature are available for purchase from the organizations listed below:

Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and sharing heirloom seeds.

Seeds of Change sells certified organic seeds with the mission to preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainable organic agriculture.

Fedco Seeds Organic Growers Supply is a co-op of seed packers committed to supporting organic and intelligent farming and gardening.

Johnny's Seeds is an employee owned company that offers heirloom and organic seeds.

Victory Seeds sells rare, open-pollinated and heirloom seeds.

TomatoFest is a family owned organization that advocates for certified organic, sustainable farming and seed saving, selling over 600 varieties of heirloom tomato seeds.

Another way to create a garden is through seeds swapped amongst fellow gardeners and friends. While sharing seeds, you also share friendship and gardening knowledge.