Blending personal history with the roots of a grassroots food movement, Gathering: Memoir of a Seed Saver is Diane Ott Whealy’s deeply personal and inspiring account of the founding of Seed Savers Exchange. Through heartfelt stories and family memories, Whealy chronicles her journey from Iowa farm girl to co-founder of one of the most important heirloom seed preservation nonprofits in the country. The book weaves together themes of food security, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of genetic diversity in agriculture, making it both a touching memoir and an important historical document for gardeners, activists, and readers passionate about sustainable living. A celebration of resilience, tradition, and the simple power of saving seeds, this memoir is a moving call to protect our agricultural heritage.
 
The 2011 hardcover with dust jacket is in like new condition. The dust jacket is clean, bright, and fully intact with no tears or shelfwear, and the book itself appears unread. A collectible copy that presents beautifully.