Is Fruition Seeds going out of business?
We’re changing rather than disappearing, so think of this as a chrysalis moment: We’ve been a caterpillar, soon we’ll be a butterfly and in the meantime we’re in a transitional state, dissolving many elements of what we’ve been so we can reconstruct who and how do our work in the world. And we’re so honored to continue the journey with you. We’ll continue to grow many acres of regionally adapted seeds and are looking so forward to sharing this journey and seeds with you.
How will you sustain this work and pay the bills?
We are leaning into trusting abundance, as well as deepening broader practices of gifts and reciprocity. For more details, we’d love for you to peek at our Growing Gratitude Beyond Market Economy: How to Thank Fruition and Keep the Gift Moving blog. As we explore what options best illuminate our collective gifts, we’ll be very transparent about our needs and expenditures, and we will gratefully accept gifts of many different kinds. If you are interested in exploring what you uniquely can share with us, hop over here.
Is Fruition becoming a non-profit?
We find ourselves in a place beyond for profit and non-profit, Friends. Neither fit us well. And, if you’d like to specifically support our non-profit possibilities and have legal experience in setting up a non-profit thanks for letting us know.
How long will I be able to make purchases online?
You can purchase seeds and goods as of now and we encourage you not to dally! Though our website will continue to be a source of extensive growing information for years to come, we’ll be removing ‘carts,’ checkout, and ordering later this summer, late September at the latest. We will give you as much notice as possible so you’ll have a final opportunity to order online, Friends.
How can I be sure I’ll receive my garlic this fall?
Garlic orders placed this summer will still be shipped starting mid September, even if online sales have discontinued at an earlier date.
How can I receive seeds in the future from Fruition?
Two ways:
#1: Join us here on the farm!
Across the years, so many of you have come to receive seeds here on the farm and Friends, come on back!
We’ll share abundant opportunities to gather on the farm and share seeds throughout the year, especially in early spring as we all prepare and plant our gardens. Our Events page is here for you, as are we! Though we don’t anticipate having ‘normal business hours,’ we are growing seeds to be in community, so trust there will be ample opportunities to connect, receive and amplify the abundance: Seeds are gifts meant to be shared.
#2: Let us come to you!
Hello, Rochester! Sending love, Ithaca! See you soon, Buffalo, Burlington, Boston and beyond!
Would you love to welcome our merry traveling seed sharing practice in the future? Let’s start the conversation here!
Can I receive transplants next spring?
Yes! Fun Facts: Garden Store in spring will be transitioning to Garden Share! The sign is already being painted.
And Friends, rather than our internal team growing, tending and selling these transplants, we’ll be growing and sharing them as a community. For us, by us! Learn more here and stay tuned for events as well as longer-term opportunities to join us and even stay on the farm for immersive, embodied experiences to surround us all with abundance. Please let us know what kinds of experiences and skills you’d love to share with us here.
What happens with my gift certificate?
If you are able to anticipate the seeds you’d love to receive in the future, we encourage you to use your gift certificate before our online sales end. Though our website will continue to be a source of extensive growing information for years to come, we’ll be removing ‘carts,’ checkout, and ordering later this summer, late September at the latest.
After we remove online sales from our website, we will move away from market economy exchange, dedicating ourselves to sharing seeds as a gift practice. You (and everyone!) will be welcome to receive the gifts we have to offer at our events on-farm and beyond. As a practice, there is no ‘one way’ to receive such gifts and know we’re here to share conversations in person diving deep into the dynamics of this profound culture shift.
