Seeds

“…replant Seeds into welcoming ground, and once again cultivate into purpose a real, livable viable array of ritual seed cultures worth descending from.”
– The Unlikely Peace at Cuchamaquic, Book

kuwa jasiri (the one/ellx) in the Huerto Feliz garden collecting Tobacco Seeds
kuwa jasiri (beauty) in the Huerto Feliz garden collecting Tobacco Seeds

Our Founding Steward, kuwa jasiri‘s journey connecting with the Natural world began after graduating college. I wanted to find ways to meet my own needs instead of seeking out others. One method I found was growing my own food, later shifting to medicine and now is expanded to include:
-food
-medicine
-fibers
-ceremonies
-pigments and
-tools!

My relationship with Seeds allows me to live in harmony with the land and tell the plant based stories of my African Ancestry.

***THANK YOU*** for the care package. And such amazing Seeds. This made me so happy! Honestly I was feeling a bit run down and this lifted my spirits.
–Maya, Community Member, Scorched Earth Press

We encourage Seed saving at home. We prioritize the cultivation and distribution of home harvested, open source, organic, heirloom, wild and cultural Seeds to People Of Culture. Our vision is to once again have Seeds shared collectively and freely among our people as is our 10,000 year old tradition.

We believe Seeds teach:
-interdependence
-cultural values
-communal harmony and
-deep Ancestral wisdom.

Seeds by Authentic Creatons above hummingbird logo and slogan ;living my truth;
multicolor swirl homemade Seed packet with hummingbird logo.
Paquete de semillas caseras de remolino multicolor con logotipo de colibrí.

MAIN FOCUS AREAS

– Home Harvesting Seeds: Save your Seeds, these are acclimatized or more adapted to your region’s growing conditions. Grow your own Seeds, food, medicine, fibers, pigments and tools and/or forage from Nature or neighbours! With the each one, teach one method educate others and share your bounty.

– Craft & Care: transform drought tolerant plants into herbal medicine and unique botanical experiences to provide tailored, culturally competent, customize-able services that benefit people and planet.

– Zero Waste Components:
-rain catchment / grey water systems
-cultural plants
-berm / aquifer building
-Eco-friendly electricity
-composting / soil building
-natural buildings
-tool exchanges
-Seed libraries / native Seed dispersal
-compost toilets
-assisted care and
-educational space.

– Rematriation: a word Indigenous women of Turtle Island use to express “Returning the Sacred to the Mother”. Our Seed-To-Service framework brings us back into alignment with our place in the Natural World.

– African Heritage Garden and Seed Lending Library: We catalogue and distribute over 20 varieties of Seeds that voyaged over during the transatlantic slave trade.

– Remediation: Using plants to detoxify our Earth especially in resource extraction zones and at home.

Our main principles are teach children, use our bodies over machines, do it in love because of love!

  • A multi-coloured mountain view at sunrise. Below are the words, "In Seeds We Trust" in a handwritten cursive font. There is a black drop shadow on the entire image.
    A multi-coloured mountain view at sunrise. Below are the words, “In Seeds We Trust” in a handwritten cursive font. There is a black drop shadow on the entire image.
  • The Cultural Seed Drive. A request for Seeds native to West Africa, the Caribbean, and Dine' Nation to be donated. A photo depicts a brown hand, palm up, gently caressing a purple flower in a garden plot.
    The Cultural Seed Drive. A request for Seeds native to West Africa, the Caribbean, and Dine’ Nation to be donated. A photo depicts a brown hand, palm up, gently caressing a purple flower in a garden plot.
  • A nature background with black border. Our Seed Initiative: Home Harvesting Seeds, Zero Waste Community Gardens, Rematriation, West African Seeds and Stories, Remediation. ArtisticApothecary.org/seeds
    A nature background with black border. Our Seed Initiative: Home Harvesting Seeds, Zero Waste Community Gardens, Rematriation, West African Seeds and Stories, Remediation. ArtisticApothecary.org/seeds
  • A collage serves as an introduction to Seeds. There are many images of smiling people proudly showing off what they are planting or have harvested. The words cut out give information regarding how to care for Seeds through the various stages of growth.
    A collage serves as an introduction to Seeds. There are many images of smiling people proudly showing off what they are planting or have harvested. The words cut out give information regarding how to care for Seeds through the various stages of growth.
  • A group of students gathers around 100 corncobs. The corn is separated out into groups by colour and size. They look like natural corn instead of the vibrant yellow or white found in grocery stores.
    A group of students gathers around 100 corncobs. The corn is separated out into groups by colour and size. They look like natural corn instead of the vibrant yellow or white found in grocery stores.
  • 4 care packages of varying size. Each package is full of seeds, hygiene, herbal medicine, and art. There's also a newspaper with a story about the Denver March Powwow.
    4 care packages of varying size. Each package is full of seeds, hygiene, herbal medicine, and art. There’s also a newspaper with a story about the Denver March Powwow.
  • 18 castor seeds in a brown palm. Each seed is shiny gray with black markings.
    18 castor seeds in a brown palm. Each seed is shiny gray with black markings.
  • An empty honeydew rind on a white plate with green rings. There's a silver ice cream scoop to the side. The balled melon is in a plastic container, and the seeds have been separated onto a black octagonal plate.
    An empty honeydew rind on a white plate with green rings. There’s a silver ice cream scoop to the side. The balled melon is in a plastic container, and the seeds have been separated onto a black octagonal plate.
  • Epic Seeds Donation. A collection of envelops filled with many different types of seeds. There are also some plastic food storage bags filled to the brim.
    Epic Seeds Donation. A collection of envelops filled with many different types of seeds. There are also some plastic food storage bags filled to the brim.
  • 10 varieties of Diné Ancestral Seeds. They include: watermelon, squash, agastache, melon, corn, and yellow melon. They're spread out over a purple cloth.
    10 varieties of Diné Ancestral Seeds. They include: watermelon, squash, agastache, melon, corn, and yellow melon. They’re spread out over a purple cloth.
  • A close up photo of sorghum reds in a home garden. There are red bricks laid in several circles surrounding the plants and yellow flowers are growing alongside. In the background a stone archway and two walls that form a path to the street.
    A close up photo of sorghum reds in a home garden. There are red bricks laid in several circles surrounding the plants and yellow flowers are growing alongside. In the background a stone archway and two walls that form a path to the street.
  • A drawn diagram of various types of pips in fruit. The diagram defines a pip as, "A seed found in fruit," and also the "core is true fruit." There are four drawings of various fruits: Cherry, Peach, Apple, and Avocado.
    A drawn diagram of various types of pips in fruit. The diagram defines a pip as, “A seed found in fruit,” and also the “core is true fruit.” There are four drawings of various fruits: Cherry, Peach, Apple, and Avocado.
  • A drawn diagram of a Black Eye Pea Seed Anatomy. Each part of the drawing is labeled clearly and defined with its purpose.
    A drawn diagram of a Black Eye Pea Seed Anatomy. Each part of the drawing is labeled clearly and defined with its purpose.
  • A black and white drawing of a seed sprouting with the intentions of our community. Each leaf represents a different goal: Inter-generational Knowledge, Land/Food Access, and Sharing/Neighborhood Gardens. The artist is patron Christin (they/them).
    A black and white drawing of a seed sprouting with the intentions of our community. Each leaf represents a different goal: Inter-generational Knowledge, Land/Food Access, and Sharing/Neighborhood Gardens. The artist is patron Christin (they/them).
  • A drawn diagram of instructions on how to fold a seed packet. The instructions include both written directions as well as images to assist in the process.
    A drawn diagram of instructions on how to fold a seed packet. The instructions include both written directions as well as images to assist in the process.
  • A drawn diagram of a cherry flower. Each part of the flower is labeled. This flower has a two cycle anatomy, and is both seed and fruit producing.
    A drawn diagram of a cherry flower. Each part of the flower is labeled. This flower has a two cycle anatomy, and is both seed and fruit producing.
  • A drawn diagram of the perennial Arnica, in Spanish. Each part of Arnica plant is tabled and its purpose is noted. There is also an explanation of how the plant performs photosynthesis.
    A drawn diagram of the perennial Arnica, in Spanish. Each part of Arnica plant is tabled and its purpose is noted. There is also an explanation of how the plant performs photosynthesis.
  • A drawing featuring three overlapping Baobab trees in brown, green and blue. The branches of the trees are flowering and bearing fruit. The roots are growing deep and intertwining.
    A drawing featuring three overlapping Baobab trees in brown, green and blue. The branches of the trees are flowering and bearing fruit. The roots are growing deep and intertwining.
  • A drawn diagram of pollinators, in Spanish. The diagram shows many examples of things that transfer pollen between plants: Rain, Wind, Birds, and Bees.
    A drawn diagram of pollinators, in Spanish. The diagram shows many examples of things that transfer pollen between plants: Rain, Wind, Birds, and Bees.
  • A drawn diagram of the cycle of water in a watershed. It shows the process in which water evaporates and turns into clouds, and then rains down and drains to rivers and lakes. It also includes two diagrams showing the internal organs and skeletal structure of fish.
    A drawn diagram of the cycle of water in a watershed. It shows the process in which water evaporates and turns into clouds, and then rains down and drains to rivers and lakes. It also includes two diagrams showing the internal organs and skeletal structure of fish.
  • A drawn diagram of leaf anatomy and shapes. The center of the diagram breaks down the stem of a plant, and serves as a base for the different leaves. 12 leaf shapes are drawn and arranged in a circle around the stem drawing.
    A drawn diagram of leaf anatomy and shapes. The center of the diagram breaks down the stem of a plant, and serves as a base for the different leaves. 12 leaf shapes are drawn and arranged in a circle around the stem drawing.
  • A drawn diagram of plant life cycles. There are four different types listed: Annual, Biennel, Perennial, and Monocarp. Each type has the stages of life drawn out in order, with a specific plant listed as an example.
    A drawn diagram of plant life cycles. There are four different types listed: Annual, Biennel, Perennial, and Monocarp. Each type has the stages of life drawn out in order, with a specific plant listed as an example.
  • A drawn diagram of a Sea Hibiscus. It labels every part of the plant and shows the life cycle. To the right is a list of information regarding different names and the origin. It also lists medicinal uses.
    A drawn diagram of a Sea Hibiscus. It labels every part of the plant and shows the life cycle. To the right is a list of information regarding different names and the origin. It also lists medicinal uses.
  • A far photo of trees growing along a dirt road. There is a steep cliff nearby. The photo is being take from a high vantage point.
    A far photo of trees growing along a dirt road. There is a steep cliff nearby. The photo is being take from a high vantage point.
  • A brown hand palm up gently caresses a purple flower in a garden plot lined with bark. Other plants lively and green in garden bed.
    A brown hand palm up gently caresses a purple flower in a garden plot lined with bark. Other plants lively and green in garden bed.
  • A photo of a beautiful landscape. A blue sky with sparse fluffy clouds over rolling hills of green. Many trees dot the hillsides and the mountains tower in the distance. A dirt road runs from one side to the other.
    A photo of a beautiful landscape. A blue sky with sparse fluffy clouds over rolling hills of green. Many trees dot the hillsides and the mountains tower in the distance. A dirt road runs from one side to the other.
  • Multi-colour field of red, pink, green and blue. In the background is a grove of conifer Trees and puffy blue and white clouds
    Multi-colour field of red, pink, green and blue. In the background is a grove of conifer Trees and puffy blue and white clouds
  • The Fall leaves change into dynamic colours in the background. A waterfall is in the foreground. Thrive is overlaid in white cursive font.
    The Fall leaves change into dynamic colours in the background. A waterfall is in the foreground. Thrive is overlaid in white cursive font.
  • Two golden rings and mint-coloured flowers circle the words, Keep Our Roots Alive. The words are in a bold black cursive font.
    Two golden rings and mint-coloured flowers circle the words, Keep Our Roots Alive. The words are in a bold black cursive font.
  • Save Seeds. Grow your own food, medicine, fibers, pigments and tools. brown being in a pink dress arms wide in from of a raised garden bed
    Save Seeds. Grow your own food, medicine, fibers, pigments and tools. brown being in a pink dress arms wide in from of a raised garden bed
  • A yellow and red leaf wreath with pine needles and acorns. Save Seeds is in the center in a black cursive font.
    A yellow and red leaf wreath with pine needles and acorns. Save Seeds is in the center in a black cursive font.
  • Share. Four brown community hands share seeds on a teal table top. The seeds are being sorted into five different containers. The background is yellow.
    Share. Four brown community hands share seeds on a teal table top. The seeds are being sorted into five different containers. The background is yellow.
  • A seed-themed adobe wall encloses a garden of Sorghum, Watermelon, Moringa and Okra. Harvest is written in black bold text at the bottom. The background is yellow.
    A seed-themed adobe wall encloses a garden of Sorghum, Watermelon, Moringa and Okra. Harvest is written in black bold text at the bottom. The background is yellow.
  • A teal painted wooden cabinet with 5 drawers. Each with a label: Grains, Greens, Trees, Vegetables, Fruits. "Store" is in underneath in black bold text.
    A teal painted wooden cabinet with 5 drawers. Each with a label: Grains, Greens, Trees, Vegetables, Fruits. “Store” is in underneath in black bold text.
  • A tall wooden trellis is lush with vines. Inside the trellis is the word Plant in black bold text. The background is yellow.
    A tall wooden trellis is lush with vines. Inside the trellis is the word Plant in black bold text. The background is yellow.
  • Seed to Seed in black bold text
    Seed to Seed in black bold text
  • Plates - Tuna Salad topped with cucumbers in the foreground. Sweet potato fries and lemons linger in the background.
    Plates – Tuna Salad topped with cucumbers in the foreground. Sweet potato fries and lemons linger in the background.
  • A Leafy Peach Tree is in the back of a truck bed. At the end of the driveway is a few pink flowering Peach Trees.
    A Leafy Peach Tree is in the back of a truck bed. At the end of the driveway is a few pink flowering Peach Trees.
  • A coloring page of butterflies and flowers. On the edge of the page are other labeled images to find within the main coloring page.
    A coloring page of butterflies and flowers. On the edge of the page are other labeled images to find within the main coloring page.
  • A colouring page of a tall sandwich and 3 people behind it. On the edge of the page are other labeled images to find within the main colouring page.
    A colouring page of a tall sandwich and 3 people behind it. On the edge of the page are other labeled images to find within the main colouring page.
  • The frosted green leaves of Datura plant show many little holes from insect life. The stems under the leaves are purple and they grow amongst wood chip covered soil.
    The frosted green leaves of Datura plant show many little holes from insect life. The stems under the leaves are purple and they grow amongst wood chip covered soil.
  • The tall, leaning solflor plants hang over with bright yellow flowers in front of a brick wall. They're growing alongside the grass. There's a house in the background.
    The tall, leaning solflor plants hang over with bright yellow flowers in front of a brick wall. They’re growing alongside the grass. There’s a house in the background.
  • A landscape view of the ancestral lands of Luiseno and Cahuilla people. In the foreground and bright yellow flowers of the "brittlebush" plant. In the middle are more shrubs and boulders, and the background is the horizon of bluish sky lined by slopes of mountains.
    A landscape view of the ancestral lands of Luiseno and Cahuilla people. In the foreground and bright yellow flowers of the “brittlebush” plant. In the middle are more shrubs and boulders, and the background is the horizon of bluish sky lined by slopes of mountains.
  • Black Eyed Susan and Petunias rising out of yellow and purple planters
    Black Eyed Susan and Petunias rising out of yellow and purple planters
  • Close up of Oak sapling, Calendula and Purslane popping out of mulch in a black planter
    Close up of Oak sapling, Calendula and Purslane popping out of mulch in a black planter
  • Zinnia Flowers rising from mulch in black planters alongside white house
    Zinnia Flowers rising from mulch in black planters alongside white house

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***THANK YOU*** for the care package. And such amazing Seeds. This made me so happy! Honestly I was feeling a bit run down and this lifted my spirits.

–Maya, Community Member, Scorched Earth Press