Where The Seeds Take Us: The Baker Creek Story

Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. is a homegrown business with a global reach. Learn the inspiring story of our company and its founder, Jere Gettle.

[@stephentackett2905]

Every pack of seeds I've bought from Baker Creek have been Excellent!

[@dacebruz2626]

Love them! And the free shipping

[@loricochran4692]

Yes.

[@loricochran4692]

KZbin should make channels able to individually notify.

[@silverlineingstar]

Baker Creek seeds have changed the world and created a movement!!! Amazing Story!!!

[@jennyjarrett1208]

What a Blessing that God has gave You and your family. Beautiful story. Thank you for your great gift. Seeds to feed the World.

[@Mistycolleen]

Such an incredible company. It amazes me how down to earth and REAL they remain with as huge as his little hobby has become. Im excited and proud to say i grow baker seeds. I always will :)

[@Behindthebloxxer]

😮😮😮😮 call dad9 and make sure you watch it don't want you to read this article Memories😊

[@kara_sergey_organic_farm]

In the past couple of years, we have become 100% converts of Baker Creek! From the bottom of our hearts - THANK YOU for preserving farmers' right to save seeds!

[@donsden6121]

I absolutely love your catalog!!! I hope to start purchasing seed later this year from you for next year.

[@ВеликаРусь-ъ9ж]

Yes. *** Baker Creek seeds have changed the world and created a movement to restore and save ancient seeds!!! Amazing. Greetings from Russia

[@strawberries1411]

Got my seeds the other day..took a long time to the Netherlands...planted then out immediately....can't wait to find out the results...thanks for doing such great work

[@Crookeylad]

I'm happy for you, I know how you feel! It took forever for mine to get to Sweden. I was so scared my precious Montana Cudu Corn and Gete Okosomin would get burned by the customs and border patrol... But they arrived in my mailbox a week ago!

[@liltalent2381]

strawberries1411 how did they work out?

[@strawberries1411]

@@liltalent2381 I had a big order..and they worked pretty well, this year I ordered the Japanese glutinous corn amongst other stuff..so happy with that..sprouting them now for this week planting..excited

[@liltalent2381]

strawberries1411 cool. Today I’m going to make an order for some seeds from them. I haven’t really fully seen all of there stuff but I got my eye on a few specifics. What zone are you in?

[@strawberries1411]

@@liltalent2381 don't know the zone..Im from the Netherlands..we have seasons..not too cold nor too hot..I looked it up and one site indicated 8a/8b..I hope it helps Not all the seeds are suitable I guess but I love to try either outside or in my greenhouse..success

[@hodgsonhome4243]

Wow! You have now seen people rethink their food supply twice in your lifetime (2000 & Now). Love your passion. Thank you so much for going for it!

[@suebar5177]

Love your seeds....love your story even more🐝

[@DiggerX8X]

Great video! I found a Baker Creek seed catalog while cleaning bleachers after a basketball game. I thought the varieties were interesting and took it home. A couple years later, I'm sprouting Chocolate WHITE EDGED Morning Glories from my few remaining seeds from last year, hoping to breed them because they go together so well with Moonflower. Just got Purple Lady Bok Choy sprouting now too. Your displays and seed "bank" are awesome!

[@sowingyourheart801]

Love this 🥰 Just visited Baker Creek for the first time on Monday.... will be visiting again next year 💪❤️

[@sawmillcreekhomestead]

Us too! 😊

[@MrTwige]

may the LORD continually bless you my friends

[@edwinmoney619]

Glad to see they are getting the recognition that they deserve, I've ordered quite a bit of our current seed stock from them over the last 8 or 9 years; been saving some of the best seeds to plant for the next year and any extra as gifts to my friends and family... Jere and Baker Creek are great gift at a time when biodiversity across the globe is under such a great threat from corporate greed

[@khzvaleriesmith6428]

my feelings of gratitude towards gere and his family and company have been about 15 years. i treasure the whole seed catalogues and the stories of amazingly dedicated seed collecters /growers working with gere. i have been growing 0ver (90% heirlooms for 40 years and finding baker creek was like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! id lost a rented half acre , and am now reduced to a packed small balcony + small front porch they are beautifull ,herbs, fruit, vegies +flowers!

[@debramoss2267]

The Earth is being restored to the glory that was first created through these good people and others like them. Soul lifting story, thank you so much for sharing!

[@Katana622]

This was a really well made video. I could have watched a full 1 hour documentary like this!

[@heidischumacher617]

I hope the don't sell out. Organic companies are falling left and right.

[@dreamytangerine8413]

My cousin and I had a fantastic two days at the Spring festival. Our first, but not our last. We hope to make this event an annual event. My husband and I are building our first backyard garden. I had ordered many seed, and now have several fruit plants bought at the festival. Thank you for putting on such a memorable event. 💚🌱

[@LaurieChistine]

If you're looking to open another seed store in the future...my city (Michigan) would be perfect! Our beautiful historical downtown would be a perfect fit. Plus I know a great person you could employ there. ;-)

[@kathytaylor9798]

I really enjoyed this KZbin video. I am well aware of Baker Creek seeds especially through roots and refuge and also other KZbin channels. I’m glad you made the video so I know the history. I assumed it was a family business that had started a long time ago - not realizing the originator had started so young and was still in charge of the business!

[@pjd2709]

what a lovely story and video! I hope to visit there one day soon. Thank you for sharing.

[@anashomestead5919]

I have to comment again, because someone pointed out that you never mentioned all the wonderful things you do to give back & support the community.. I was so excited about your video, I hadn't even thought of that. So... Thank You for all the wonderful ways you have been showing support in the community of Homesteaders! You have really out done yourselves! What you are building out there is noticed by thousands & thousands of people. I have been noticing you for a very long time through those many kindnesses.

[@sissysimpson792]

how lucky we are to have this man and family sharing their seeds with us

[@ramibu239]

Started getting your catalog in the early 2000's long before you met Emily. Always look forward to it every year to see what new, strange, unique & rare things you offer. As well, I always look forward to reading about your story & seeing whats new w/ your family - like the year your 1st little girl was born to the last little 1 you adopted! I find your success story inspirational & the old seeds you search out worldwide intriguing!!! Blessings to you & your family!👩🏻‍🌾❤🙏🥕🍅🌽🥦🌶🥒

[@ritagorra9191]

I have been to Baker Creek and it is my idea of heaven. Seeds are excellent, catalogs are a work of art. He has transformed people’s lives.

[@kamyepgatekeepa9732]

This is so inspiring and fills my heart with so much joy and hope. 💯🙏💜

[@farisasmith7109]

This was the first seed catalog company I ordered from when I began my journey in the garden. The first time I saw my tomato seedlings come up, tastes a home grown tomato I was hooked. And the catalogs are gorgeous. Didn't know there was so many types of fruits and vegetables. Thank you for making a city girl go play in the the dirt.

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

We quadrupled our garden space at the end of last year. Baker Creek has blessed us tremendously with the new seeds to fill the space. People are awed when they look around at the different heirlooms because they've never seen stuff like this in a store. I am so grateful for this company all who make it work. Blessings.

[@goose8546]

I have fallen in love with bakers creek seeds over the last couple years. So excited for every order to be delivered. It quickly becomes a passion or obsession. I guess if a person is going to collect something, there's nothing more useful and important than seeds.

[@CBrown9758]

Baker Creek, I'm glad to have u here in Missouri.

[@farisasmith7109]

I ordered my first veggie seeds from Baker Creek years ago when I start learning how to garden. I was impressed by the beautiful catalog cover and the amazing pictures inside. Of course tomatoes were my first purchase and I took pictures of the first crop. I was hooked and haven't looked back. Thanks for creating such a beautiful catalog.

[@anatomicallycorrectmuppets8180]

I bought from you guys about 8 years ago. Where I stored my seeds flooded and I lost my entire collection. I will be rebuilding with you.

[@masuganut2082]

The comment section is not big enough for all the wonderful things I want to say about this company and it’s people. You are creating a movement and idk about everyone else but may I say I VOTE FOR JERE GETTLE FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

[@rosemariedavis2534]

AMEN!!! AMEN!!!

[@eugenewolbert2587]

GREAT story.Love your seeds and the good buisness practices you use. God hasblessed you with a Great buisness and a beautiful family.

[@mamat8832]

Great video! Thank you pursuing your dream of a seed company. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is truly a blessing to so many.

[@luckychicav7981]

Jere and Amy Thank you for sharing your dream with the masses, much appreciated!! 😉🌱

[@insomniousdream]

That cat shirt at 1:44 though... Totes phenoms.

[@RareSeedsBC]

We love Jere's cat shirt, too.

[@caleyhall]

Love this story, very inspiring, I tried to buy a lot of baker creek seeds but they weren’t allowed into NZ. You even donated me a lot of seeds but I never got them unfortunately, they were stopped at the border. I was hoping to gift away plants in my community..

[@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az]

Best seed catalog ever.

[@ohhowhappygardener]

Love Baker Creek

[@annakozlowski1774]

Love BakersCreek seeds very trust worthy🌻🌺

[@charitysmith5245]

Please keep making more videos...I love them! One day im gonna get over my major fear of flying and come to the expo or spring festival but until them I watch your videos and explore the catalogue which is a work of art and a fount of information and stories all on it's own. Thank you for being more interested in the seeds and their stories than the almighty $$$...that's hard to find these days!

[@masuganut2082]

Charity Smith well said!!!!! I could not agree more!! I’m too scared to make the long trip myself as well but maybe one day!

[@wes9451]

Their Art is really cool too. The one onion the size of your kid's head is really funny.

[@peterbochek8601]

Thank you for this wonderful video and also a tribute to starting a small business and turning the business into a huge success !! Without dreams in life in regards to future aspirations , we have nothing !

[@walkbyfaithfamily9177]

Loved hearing the story behind the name! ♥️

[@damian8mac8]

The Lord provides. So grateful for Baker Creek. Thank them for preserving heirloom seeds and various ways of agricultural life.

[@RoroRoro-bf3qm]

The best company for hairloom seeds. Good seeds and very respectable dealing with the customer

[@elianlabourdecena2322]

I never thought heirloom seeds could have so many varieties in my life. before I learned about baker creek I thought the only heirloom tomatoes are the only the ones with the ridge's on the sides. now I know the almost endless posibilities for heirlooms. Now I only buy my seeds from baker creek.🌱

[@countingthecosttofollowChrist]

Heard about your company from Hollar Homestead. I was amazed at how all the seeds in the seed packets germinated. Bought $400 more seeds yesterday. I'm hooked.

[@anashomestead5919]

Very Nice Video! Well put together, & a lovely story. I need a copy of your catalogue! Rest assured eventually I will have one. 😀 lol Also I am very glad I saw this in my side bar & instantly took the time to watch it through. Thanks. 😀

[@michaelmicham4140]

GERE This is Awesome, Nancee and I gave been Blessed knowing you your family and friends Thanks !!!!!

[@PapaPepper]

Such an excellent short video! Thank you for this. Y'all are an inspiration for sure, and we love it more and more with every seed we plant and every time we get to visit! Thanks again!

[@Onniesprairiegarden]

Oh my! Made me tear up! Beautiful. God has blessed you guys in so many ways! Thank you for what you do!

[@pieceofpeacehomestead529]

Awesome video, awesome business, awesome staff, most important, awesome family. God Bless! :-)

[@br.samuel4754]

hey Jere, i am proud of you. What you have do is a miracle. Wonderfull seeds for save the world from monoculture. I shall try to have your catalogue. I am from Belgium, other climate but................i try , again and again. Congratulations.

[@LeeCraftyHomestead]

Can;t wait to visit this place some day

[@RareSeedsBC]

Come see us anytime!

[@danicamills7029]

Absolutely beautiful place we went last year for the spring festival

[@Mistycolleen]

I hope to as well! There isnt another company like baker! Now if only they were here in wisconsin

[@sawmillcreekhomestead]

It's great! Finally got to go just this month!

[@EssayonsFG]

Thank you for both your quality service and your community service as well. Rob

[@ddgamble2199]

What is that huge root vegetable that she is holding at 6:16? I don't recognize the foliage.

[@danicamills7029]

DD Gamble I’m pretty sure that’s there mammoth beet root

[@fluffin4bean]

Beet!

[@RareSeedsBC]

Right y'all are. It's the Mammoth Red Mangel beet. www.rareseeds.com/mammoth-red-mangel-beet/

[@lisafeck1537]

That aerial view makes me want to go there. Beautiful.

[@RareSeedsBC]

Come see us anytime!

[@audreycermak]

This video touched me so deeply and increased my love for Baker Creek Seeds! 😍😍😍

[@christopherbegley7783]

New sub, how r your prices? I wanna b ready this late winter for choice stuff, I need m asap,just knowing I have quality and seed security will help me sleep n dream even more satisfying , got fenal seeding , love that seed flavor n smell

[@AaricHale]

I really enjoyed this video ! I worked on a Heirloom corn for several years before it got crossed by the farmers GMO corn . It was called Boone County White .

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

So far, so good. We are in an isolated little pocket and do NOT have any GMO corn growing around us. In 2019, I am growing out an extremely rare variety called "Pawnee Eagle". Seeds will be saved and SHARED!

[@AaricHale]

@@TalkingThreadsMedia that's awesome ! I have heard of Pawnee Eagle the kernels got what looks like a eagle in them if i'm not mistaken .

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Yes, you are correct! The kernels are white and the "Eagle" image is purple. I am not Native American; but when the seeds arrived, they evoked some very STRONG emotions in me for what these seeds mean to the Pawnee -- got choked up and it was hard fighting back the tears. It is important to protect seed varieties from becoming extinct... so I love Baker Creek for the active role they take in seed preservation. Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA

[@AaricHale]

@@TalkingThreadsMedia I agree with 100%

[@luckybait]

I hope in your spare time (LOL) lol 😂 you start to provide information on raising Bees 🐝. !!!!

[@inezlopez5984]

I saw Laura from Garden Answer ordered some interesting seeds so I decided to check out Baker Creek! I’m glad I did. I will be ordering some as well!

[@garyduncan1025]

That's an awesome story. It gives hope for a kids program on a small farm that's not purchased yet. Thanks.

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Right place... right time... and fueled by passion! Love the Baker Creek story! The Gettle family touches the lives of so many people -- not just with nutritious food, but also with kindness, generosity, and philanthropic endeavors. (👍#489 and comment #56). Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA -- 5/14/2019.

[@thuffman44]

Excellent story!! Thank you for creating this video! 🐝🐝🐝☮️☯️

[@marycountry]

Amazing. What a passion.😊

[@Adele-d9k]

The only place I order seeds from. I’m so happy to watch this video. Makes me love that company even more

[@knitvids]

Great video..planting my Baker Creek seedlings tomorrow!

[@RareSeedsBC]

Happy planting!

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

I planted all your seeds this year my you tube channel I have followed along from seed love the seeds

[@northrockboy]

Just got an order from Manitoba Canada. Hope it warms up soon going to be -40 for a few nights here.

[@Moodysmilez]

Been a customer since 2012. My favorite is the atomic grape tomatoes.

[@trishabrinkdesign]

Such an awesome story! He truly is using his God-given talents to the best of his abilities! As an aside, can I put in a vote for doing your next shop up here in the Pacific Northwest? Western Washington could really use an amazing seed store! I think it would be a huge success! 😊 I love my Baker Creek seeds and since I live in the shadow of Mount Baker… It seems fitting to use nothing but!😉🏔

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Hi, Trisha. I, too, am am avid BAKER CREEK supporter! My husband and I are in West Olympia. Small acreage with a 3600 square-foot garden. Best wishes from Kate.

[@happydays1336]

I love Baker Creek Seeds.

[@happydays1336]

I'll add that one thing I really like are their seed packets. Most of them have photos and there is individual information about the vegetable or flower.. Something to look at and dream! Packets from other seed companies tend to have only generic info and no photos.

[@tracielatham8415]

Beautiful story! I ordered seeds from you all this year and am so excited to see them grow!

[@dsstroyer]

love your seeds, keep up the good work.

[@joyfulearthhome]

So inspired by this company and their story. Literally makes me want to buy and plant every seed! 😍

[@juliek7650]

You are loved. You are blessed. You are awesome.

[@sethzky77]

I definitely wouldn't have guessed that this guy was behind it all.....

[@toneyjohnson8910]

I think it is great what you are doing. I will be ordering seeds from you this year. Thanks

[@aromaofhope]

Having lived most of my life in southern Missouri, I have to say this is one of the things I'm proudest of! Way to go, Jere!!!

[@janeenbreyman212]

I've been to the Heirloom Seed Expo. It's amazing!

[@cynthijohns]

This is the only company I purchase seeds from.

[@ChocolateBoxCottage]

Thank you for sharing these treasured seeds with us. I look around my garden and see pumpkins from France, tomatoes from Japan, Russia, and Germany, kale from Italy, Cucumbers from Uzbekistan, and melons from the southern US. My garden is like an international passport to the world. 🌸Michele

[@ericmoulton9533]

When you love nature, life is always beautiful!

[@GardenCityHomestead]

Thank you for everything you do! We love your seeds!

[@candiwallace6605]

Such an amazing story 🤗🤗

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Fascinating history. The company’s outreach programs are outstanding.

[@diannebu3622]

Great seeds and Baker Creek is an awesome place to visit. The amount of seeds available is crazy good, and little restaurant onsite is an amazing culinary experience.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

What a fantastic story. Congratulations Jare and family on your successes. Thank you for offering such quality seeds and being a great company/way of life.

[@ivettesantana4319]

I am glad you are MO. Am in KC and hope someday to go.

[@vmcshannon]

Hi, I’ve been searching for the right juniper that has the edible juniper berries. Used in German dishes. Maybe you know more about this? Any ideas where to get seeds or seedlings?

[@RareSeedsBC]

We do not carry juniper seedlings or seeds. The common juniper, Juniperus communis, is the variety most often used in food dishes, medicines, and to make gin. There are other varieties that are also safe for human consumption, but others, such as Juniperus sabina and Juniperus oxycedrus, are not safe to eat.

[@vmcshannon]

Thank you 😁

[@christinehbailey]

I have bought so many new varieties to try this year!!

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

I loved my first visit in April.

[@jjq9th]

Thank you for the wonderful video:-)

[@crumb9cheese]

Yall should do an updated story since covid

[@theemmanuelswife]

I've been ordering your seeds for years and still love them as much as ever. Your customer service is excellent, as well as your seeds and selection, and that catalog? A work of art, just like my handmade tiles that I ship globally. From one successful entrepreneur to another; you rock!

[@bfrommars]

I loved every second of this.

[@clarencemoore8969]

we grow lots of baker creek vegetables each year