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I have ordered from SHPC for several years, and hope to continue doing so for many years to come. They have a dizzying array of poultry and seed offerings, and what must be the most complete list of sweet potatoes on the planet. My biggest problem with ordering from them is that I have to narrow my list so!
Glenn and Linda have a real love for what they do- you talk to them for just a moment and you can feel it. If you like dealing with friendly, honest people that care about you and your order; and if you want to make a difference, either for a family owned company or for a rare variety, order from these good people- you will not be disappointed. Whitman Kramer, Forest Home and Garden
Glenn and his family, are the finest in infomation,
They are quick to help and love there presevation business.
I have to say that the person who has helped saved many vast squash varieties from vanishing should be thanked-
thank you glenn and family.
christopher maslon, columbus ohio
We've been dealing with Glenn since 1984, before he had a seed company. He and Linda have always done far more, and with better quality, than one could ask. Their business is a means to preservation, not an end in itself. They never drop a variety. We've also dealt with them in the area of poultry. Again, preservation is their goal. Quality is assured. This is a true family business. Their two boys help out as well. You can't go wrong with seeds or livestock from Sand Hill Preservation Center.
On Jan 18, 2002, foreriver New Gloucester, ME wrote:
Glenn Drowns is the real deal and it is amazing how much he accomplishes while also being a full time teacher. He has maintained any number of significant varieties and also sells these fascinating chicks which cooler heads always persuade me not to order - chicken house would be a start. I own Pinetree Garden Seeds and Sand Hill is my favorite seed company.
On Dec 27, 2001, gone2seed Milton, FL (Zone 8a) wrote:
I have ordered seed form this company each year for 4 years. Service has always been excellent. Nice, informative catalog with many heirloom seed and poultry not available elsewhere.
On Dec 5, 2001, BakerCreekSeed Mansfield, MO (Zone 6b) wrote:
A superb company! The owners are the nicest people,
one of the largest selections of heirloom varietes!
they also preserve rare poultry!
A unique company that is doing #1 in preserving our genetic heritage,
Give them your support!
We first heard about them from Cornucopia as a resource for a couple of types of sweet potato slips. It turns out that they are "a home-based,hobby business with genetic preservation the primary goal". They are very conscientious, but are unable to fill seed orders from Aug 15 to Dec 25 and state that upfront. They do not have a web presence or e-mail. Their descriptions of rare poultry make me want to move to the countryNOW. Almost all of the seeds are organic, except for cukes, melons, and squash. They offer no genetically-engineered varieties and none of theseeds are chemically treated. We ordered some seeds as well as sweet potato slips. The slips arrived in fine shape and grew well and were all individually marked (we bought 8 different varieties, about 20 plants). They were out of one of their seeds (since they grow 90% of their own seeds) and offered a credit for next year's order, since we specified no substitutions and it was $1.We are growing the seeds out this year, and the Frank's Pepper is as promised-compact plant, heavily setting. We haven't had a chance to try our other seeds yet. Quantities are more than adequate and germination has been reasonable.
