What Is Terroir?
Terroir: noun, the specific conditions of soil and climate of a place where a food is grown that imparts unique and special qualities or characteristics to that food. Also known as the “sense or taste of place”. Origin: French: literally, ‘soil, land’.
To learn more, read the Terroir-ist’s Manifesto for Eating!
Meet The Team
We have been gardeners for over two decades and share what has worked well for us to help you be successful.
Cindy Scott
Cindy is all about seeds. She has her degree in Agriculture Technology Management with an emphasis in Environmental Structures Management. She also has a Certificate in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation.
She manages all of our seed inventory and works very closely with our seed growers.
Stephen Scott
Stephen is an Heirloom Seedsman, soil building advocate, locavore, amateur chef and artist, having been involved with heirloom seeds, environmental education, habitat restoration, soil health and building local food pathways for more than 20 years. He’s an author, speaker and educator on seed, soil, food and health and how they relate to and strengthen each other.
Eileen Davis
Eileen grew up with a father that loved to plant tomatoes. She raised her two children to appreciate what they could grow in a garden as well as a love for all animals. Horses are her passion, she currently owns five driving horses and competes in the sport of Combined Driving.
She assists with everything seeds, including inventory, packing and shipping.
Allan Davis
Allan is our financial officer with four decades of experience in the financial management and accounting field. Allan is a graduate of the University of Charleston with a degree in accounting.
In his spare time he is a groom and navigator for Eileen in her pursuit of competitive carriage driving with her horses.
Allan loves to eat everything that the family grows.
Safe Seed Pledge
Terroir Seeds |Underwood Gardens was one of the first signers of the Safe Seed Pledge.
“Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who want an alternative,
We pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants.
The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats. We feel that genetically engineered varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthy people and communities.”
What Others Say About Us
“I order from a number of seed companies and like all of them, but compared to the others, Terroir Seeds customer service is beyond excellent! Please keep up the good work!”
I have Master Gardener friends who complain about the germination rate of the seeds they have bought from other companies. I have been extremely happy with everything I ordered from you. I love the fact that they are all heirloom.
Just a note to say Hi, and THANK YOU for all my wonderful seeds! This is my 1st garden in New England, and myself and all my neighbors are wowed. You have such a wonderful variety of seeds – I quickly ran out of space in my 35×15 garden (I planted a little bit of everything). You’ve made a repeat and referral sale with me – I tell everyone where I got my seeds from!