Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5 table of contents
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Indigenous Plant Knowledge
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Life Underfoot by David Porter
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Moths - Undervalued Pollinators
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Turning Horticulture on Its Head
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Growing Northeastern Medicinal Plants
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Children's Natural Habitats
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Restoring the Ecology of a Popular Park
Wild Seed Magazine Volume 5: Controlling Invasive Plants Without Chemicals

Wild Seed Magazine, Volume 5, 2019

$ 15.00


The fifth volume of Wild Seed, our 64-page annual publication, provides a mix of articles focused on changing landscapes and ecosystems—illustrated with beautiful photographs and original illustrations. The magazine is free of advertisements and full of engaging stories and practical guidance to help you better appreciate the importance of native plants—at every scale from backyard on up. 

Here are some of this issue’s highlights:

  • Maliseet researcher Suzanne Greenlaw on indigenous plant knowledge
  • Herbalist Deb Soule on growing medicinal plants
  • Scientists Nicholas Fisichelli and Jesse Bellemare on how a changing climate may affect forests in the Northeast
  • Historian Kerry Hardy on diminished ecosystems
  • Horticulturalist Reeser Manley on the pollinator role of moths
  • Restoration expert Jessica Toro on controlling invasive plants without chemicals

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What a beautiful and inspiring volume this was! As always Wild Seed leaves me feeling galvanized, determined, hopeful — and brimming with energy to take action. – C.J.

Best issue of Wild Seed! Such important topic selection, top combo of photos, art, layout. Interesting writing. Keep it up! - C.L.S.


Each seed package carries a specific germination code along with the plant description. These codes indicate specific sowing instructions.

  • A Seeds can be sown outdoors in fall or early spring.
  • B Seeds need a winter or cold period to germinate. Sow outdoors in fall or winter.
  • C Seeds need light to germinate; sow on soil surface and leave uncovered.
  • D Seeds need alternating cycles of warm-to-cold-to-warm to germinate. They can be sown either outdoors in spring or summer and will germinate the following year or in a flat in a warm place for 3 months, then moved to a refrigerator for 2 months, then moved outside in the early summer warmth.
  • E Seeds can not be allowed to dry out. Sow immediately.
  • F Seeds take two years to germinate. Sow outside in the fall or winter and look for germination in the second spring. A shady location prevents the flats from rapid drying and reduces weeding
  • G Large seeds should be soaked overnight in water.
  • FERN: Sow spores in a warm bright location in a sealed container and keep moist. Directions enclosed with package. Challenging.

If you have specific questions about seeds and germination guidelines please contact us at info@wildseedproject.net.

All seeds can be sown and placed outdoors in fall or winter bypassing the need for an artificial indoor cold stratification (refrigerator) required for some species when planted in spring. This is the simplest method. See How to Grow Natives From Seed for detailed instructions.