Gardeners in Williams, OR

What region do you live in? If your in the Southwest night I recommend Native Seed Search https://www.nativeseeds.org/ native seeds search – Native-Seeds-Search

The MIgardener guy from youtube has a seed shop that i'm impressed with. Only got the seeds recently but they look like good quality and there was a huge variety and super cheap.

Low input/low maintenance plant selection will vary enormously depending on the exact soil and microclimate of the space in question. You can't just buy the seed you need off the shelf, at least not with any confidence they will be right for you. You will need to do your own trial and error to determine what works for you. Sheffields seeds in the USA has one of the widest ranges and highest quality seeds. Many species are also on ebay for pretty low prices but quality varies a lot.

Honestly small “organic” farmers near you can have great genetics with local tricks to raise them. Hope that helps.

I like checking out seed sources at the garden watchdog site https://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/ The reviews are a big help.

True love seeds. Small farmers, great seeds, fast delivery. Worth checking out. Also check your local native nursery.

I pick plant varieties that I want, and then seek seeds of them grown in climates as near my own as possible. My local farmers market has actually been a great place to discover local small-scale growers who sell seeds as well as produce.

If possible, get organic and/or heirloom seeds.

Look into the maturity needed for the plant to actually start producing, you may be much better off buying a young plant. For example, blackberries take 3 years to start bearing fruit, and it's only $12 for a 3-yr old on a site like [this](https://www.willisorchards.com/product/apache-blackberry-plant).

Actually I know a guy who might be just what you're looking for. Look up Scottland (yes, two Ts). He goes all over the place, specifically specializing in native squash varieties and other native plants. He's bad at spelling, but super professional and a good guy.

Connect with local permaculturists.. share seeds.. share plant cuttings that can be easily propagated

I buy from only local seed companies. Buying locally means those seeds are bred and have adapted to your local environment and climate. If you buy something on the West Coast and have it shipped to the South, you may find that plant doesn't grow well due to humidity, rain, etc. even if the hardiness zone is the same. Plus, I like supporting my local farms and businesses.

The best thing I’ve found for this is to research whatever area you’re in. Figure out what the native plants are for that area & then purchase seed accordingly. California poppy seeds are the same regardless of if it’s bought from burpee or anywhere else.

[Green Cover Seed](https://www.greencoverseed.com/) is a neat website and they have a great tool to help figure out what you need

Baker Creek, rareseeds.com They're awesome!

I will go find the native seeds in the wild and pic them.

SeedsTrust in CO has stuff like this. They primarily focus on high altitude adapted plants, but have some adapted for SW US (hot and desert) environments as well.