Where The Seeds Take Us: The Baker Creek Story

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  • 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.

Komentáře • 239

  • @stephentackett2905
    @stephentackett2905 Před 5 lety +77

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

  • @kara_sergey_organic_farm
    @kara_sergey_organic_farm Před 3 lety +10

    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!

  • @silverlineingstar
    @silverlineingstar Před 5 lety +81

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

  • @goose8546
    @goose8546 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @hodgsonhome4243
    @hodgsonhome4243 Před 4 lety +6

    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!

  • @jennyjarrett1208
    @jennyjarrett1208 Před 5 lety +40

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

  • @sissysimpson792
    @sissysimpson792 Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @Mistycolleen
    @Mistycolleen Před 5 lety +61

    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
      @Behindthebloxxer Před rokem

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

  • @ritagorra9191
    @ritagorra9191 Před 3 lety +3

    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.

  • @user-bm1we3in4y
    @user-bm1we3in4y Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @anashomestead5919
    @anashomestead5919 Před 5 lety +30

    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.

  • @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.

  • @MrTwige
    @MrTwige Před 5 lety +5

    may the LORD continually bless you my friends

  • @SouthernLatitudesFL
    @SouthernLatitudesFL Před 5 lety +6

    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.

  • @damian8mac8
    @damian8mac8 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @RoroRoro-bf3qm
    @RoroRoro-bf3qm Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @ericmoulton9533
    @ericmoulton9533 Před 3 lety +1

    When you love nature, life is always beautiful!

  • @br.samuel4754
    @br.samuel4754 Před 2 lety +1

    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.

  • @suebar5177
    @suebar5177 Před 5 lety +19

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

  • @debramoss2267
    @debramoss2267 Před 5 lety +10

    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!

  • @edwinmoney619
    @edwinmoney619 Před 5 lety +12

    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
      @khzvaleriesmith6428 Před 4 lety

      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!

  • @ramibu239
    @ramibu239 Před 5 lety +4

    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!👩🏻‍🌾❤🙏🥕🍅🌽🥦🌶🥒

  • @michaelmicham4140
    @michaelmicham4140 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @strawberries1411
    @strawberries1411 Před 5 lety +30

    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
      @Crookeylad Před 5 lety +10

      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
      @liltalent2381 Před 4 lety +1

      strawberries1411 how did they work out?

    • @strawberries1411
      @strawberries1411 Před 4 lety

      @@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
      @liltalent2381 Před 4 lety

      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
      @strawberries1411 Před 4 lety

      @@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

  • @farisasmith7109
    @farisasmith7109 Před 5 lety +7

    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.

  • @CBrown9758
    @CBrown9758 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @dreamytangerine8413
    @dreamytangerine8413 Před 5 lety +15

    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. 💚🌱

  • @Miele-x4b
    @Miele-x4b Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @annakozlowski1774
    @annakozlowski1774 Před 5 lety +3

    Love BakersCreek seeds very trust worthy🌻🌺

  • @farisasmith7109
    @farisasmith7109 Před 4 lety +4

    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.

  • @ChocolateBoxCottage
    @ChocolateBoxCottage Před rokem

    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

  • @garyduncan1025
    @garyduncan1025 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @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.

  • @masuganut2082
    @masuganut2082 Před 5 lety +3

    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!!!!

  • @caleyhall
    @caleyhall Před 3 lety +2

    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..

  • @DiggerX8X
    @DiggerX8X Před 5 lety +5

    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!

  • @lisafeck1537
    @lisafeck1537 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @vickiesorenson2385
    @vickiesorenson2385 Před rokem

    I love your seed, the varieties, the beautiful colored packets, and most of all the free shipping. Your story is inspiring . I get excited to get new seed from your company. I think gardening 👩‍🌾 gets in your blood and like yourself it starts early. Thank you 🙏 ❤

  • @kathytaylor9798
    @kathytaylor9798 Před 5 lety +5

    I really enjoyed this CZcams video. I am well aware of Baker Creek seeds especially through roots and refuge and also other CZcams 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!

  • @Katana622
    @Katana622 Před 5 lety +12

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

  • @loganwrider
    @loganwrider Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you Baker Creek community. 🙏🏼

  • @sowingyourheart801
    @sowingyourheart801 Před 5 lety +14

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

  • @shmoeshmoe7433
    @shmoeshmoe7433 Před rokem

    Thank you baker creek for bringing some joy to my painful life.

  • @donsden6121
    @donsden6121 Před 5 lety +17

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

  • @pjd2709
    @pjd2709 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @ohhowhappygardener
    @ohhowhappygardener Před 5 lety +4

    Love Baker Creek

  • @suburbanhomesteaderwy-az
    @suburbanhomesteaderwy-az Před 5 lety +4

    Best seed catalog ever.

  • @mamat8832
    @mamat8832 Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @charitysmith5245
    @charitysmith5245 Před 5 lety +5

    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
      @masuganut2082 Před 5 lety

      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!

  • @elianlabourdecena2322
    @elianlabourdecena2322 Před 5 lety +2

    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.🌱

  • @kamyepgatekeepa9732
    @kamyepgatekeepa9732 Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @luckychicav7981
    @luckychicav7981 Před 5 lety +6

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

  • @selecttravelvacations7472

    Even more happy to know who I’ve ordered seeds from now. What an inspiring story! This is a very impressive seed company especially for organic heirloom seeds. Thanks Jared!

  • @TalkingThreadsMedia
    @TalkingThreadsMedia Před 5 lety +5

    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.

  • @Onniesprairiegarden
    @Onniesprairiegarden Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @peterbochek8601
    @peterbochek8601 Před 5 lety +3

    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 !

  • @eugenewolbert2587
    @eugenewolbert2587 Před 5 lety +6

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

  • @nima16042
    @nima16042 Před rokem

    Proud to support this company. Love it, so wholesome

  • @Mary-had-a-lil-farm
    @Mary-had-a-lil-farm Před 3 lety +1

    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.

  • @jillianeclark4308
    @jillianeclark4308 Před 3 lety +1

    The day I discovered Baker Creek was a blessing. I have become an organic heirloom gardener and every year my garden gets bigger. There are so many things I want to grow. I now raise most of my food which has kept me healthy. Thank you for providing us with such good quality seeds and plants. I have introduced people to Baker Creek by giving them the free seed packets you send when I order. Sometimes I will keep a packet to try new varieties but often I share. I want everyone to know about Baker Creek so they can have great gardens too.

  • @juliek7650
    @juliek7650 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @ThatBritishHomestead
    @ThatBritishHomestead Před rokem

    love this company, i feel like the stories of the seeds are as important as the seeds themselves

  • @williamkiarie8945
    @williamkiarie8945 Před 5 lety +1

    Great story. Old is gold

  • @audreycermak
    @audreycermak Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @wes9451
    @wes9451 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @aromaofhope
    @aromaofhope Před 5 lety +3

    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!!!

  • @davidcobble2050
    @davidcobble2050 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you Jere.....couldn't happen to a better human being! What you have created is nothing short of phenomenal. May you continue to grow......and thank you Grandma!

  • @maryannemorrison2699
    @maryannemorrison2699 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this story. I have always loved gardening. Always lived on a farm. Thank you Baker Seeds.

  • @theemmanuelswife
    @theemmanuelswife Před 3 lety +1

    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!

  • @diannebu3622
    @diannebu3622 Před 5 lety +1

    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.

  • @walkbyfaithfamily9177
    @walkbyfaithfamily9177 Před 5 lety +8

    Loved hearing the story behind the name! ♥️

  • @marycountry
    @marycountry Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing. What a passion.😊

  • @AnnieFarmerFarm
    @AnnieFarmerFarm Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @inezlopez5984
    @inezlopez5984 Před 2 lety +1

    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!

  • @insomniousdream
    @insomniousdream Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @tracielatham8415
    @tracielatham8415 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @happydays1336
    @happydays1336 Před 5 lety +3

    I love Baker Creek Seeds.

    • @happydays1336
      @happydays1336 Před 5 lety +1

      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.

  • @marthafawzy
    @marthafawzy Před 5 lety +1

    You’re a good man! Thank you for your mission to save the diversity and humanity!

  • @EssayonsFG
    @EssayonsFG Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @PatricesProjects
    @PatricesProjects Před 5 lety +1

    My love of gardening and learning about different types of plants and ways of growing started when I was 4 years old and my father was stationed in North Carolina for a few years. He planted a small garden and shared in a community garden plot. Then we stopped by my grandparents farm for a while in Alabama on our way to CA.

  • @nonyadamnbusiness9887

    This is an excellent company. It's especially good when you want to try something new. Seed packets are priced lower than the store and they just put it in the mail and it arrives a few days after ordering. No shipping charge, no BS, just Paypal and go. The seed packets have a good number of seeds and the germination rate is always nearly 100%.

  • @marieindia8116
    @marieindia8116 Před 3 lety +1

    I have discovered some wonderful veg varieties ordering from you over the years, especially tomatoes. Thanks for being there and supporting farmsteads❤️👍

  • @Moodysmilez
    @Moodysmilez Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @desertweasel6965
    @desertweasel6965 Před 5 měsíci

    Gardening was my first love as well. Back in the 70s when I was a little kid i would save all my pennies and bring them to the local hardware shop where they called me " The penny kid"😂. He'd take all my pennies and I would get packs of seeds. I still remember i planted carrots and was so excited when they sprouted. I couldn't believe a carrot could be made underground and you feel like you did it.

  • @PapaPepper
    @PapaPepper Před 5 lety +3

    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!

  • @GardenCityHomestead
    @GardenCityHomestead Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @LaurieChistine
    @LaurieChistine Před 5 lety +8

    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. ;-)

  • @toneyjohnson8910
    @toneyjohnson8910 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @joyfulearthhome
    @joyfulearthhome Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @monagriggs5473
    @monagriggs5473 Před 3 lety +1

    Praying for y’all 🙏🏻💞

  • @AaricHale
    @AaricHale Před 5 lety +4

    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
      @TalkingThreadsMedia Před 5 lety +1

      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
      @AaricHale Před 5 lety

      @@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
      @TalkingThreadsMedia Před 5 lety +2

      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
      @AaricHale Před 5 lety +1

      @@TalkingThreadsMedia I agree with 100%

  • @Nhoj31neirbo47
    @Nhoj31neirbo47 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @StaceeMassey
    @StaceeMassey Před 3 lety +1

    I just bought a small collection of seeds from y'all this year to start really saving and preserving my own seeds. Most of my seedlings have started to sprout and I am so excited to get growing this year. I got so many beautiful flowers and unique vegetable varieties. Our garden is going to be abundant and glorious this season. Thank you for the seeds and the extra varieties y'all sent in my order to try out for free. Bless y'all and your mission. I'm in.

  • @ivettesantana4319
    @ivettesantana4319 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @thedigitaldisturbance5288

    Thank you so much for everything that you do and have done. Know things have been crazy this year, but know that there is hope for this world because of people like you. You influence more everyday and hope for a very expansive and prosperous future for all of you. Cant wait to see the lists expand even more.

  • @pieceofpeacehomestead529
    @pieceofpeacehomestead529 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @dsstroyer
    @dsstroyer Před 5 lety +4

    love your seeds, keep up the good work.

  • @LeeCraftyHomestead
    @LeeCraftyHomestead Před 5 lety +14

    Can;t wait to visit this place some day

    • @RareSeedsBC
      @RareSeedsBC  Před 5 lety +3

      Come see us anytime!

    • @danicamills7029
      @danicamills7029 Před 5 lety +3

      Absolutely beautiful place we went last year for the spring festival

    • @Mistycolleen
      @Mistycolleen Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @sawmillcreekhomestead
      @sawmillcreekhomestead Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @knitvids
    @knitvids Před 5 lety +4

    Great video..planting my Baker Creek seedlings tomorrow!

  • @jeaniepartridge6701
    @jeaniepartridge6701 Před 5 lety +2

    I loved my first visit in April.