What is Hayefield?

Hayefield is the official website of garden writer and photographer Nancy J. Ondra, based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It serves two main purposes: selling rare seeds that Ondra grows and collects herself, and hosting her long-running garden blog. If you're looking for a seed source with a personal, hands-on approach—or want to follow one gardener's real experience with unusual plants—this site is worth knowing about.

Who runs Hayefield

Nancy J. Ondra is a garden writer and photographer who has been documenting her gardening adventures at Hayefield since 2007. The site describes her as a "plant geek" and seed collector. She gardens in southeastern Pennsylvania and writes from that direct experience.

What you'll find on the site

The site is organized around three main areas:

• The Seeds — A shop selling seeds Ondra grows and collects at Hayefield herself
• The Blog — Ongoing posts about gardening, favorite plants, and seasonal observations
• Photography — Images from her garden work

The seed shop

A key distinction: Ondra doesn't buy seeds in bulk and repackage them. She produces them at Hayefield, which means quantities of many varieties are limited and subject to weather and wildlife. Her own advice is straightforward—if you see something you want, grab it while you can.

The site notes that seed-collecting season affects availability, and there's a section for recently gathered seeds (listed as "Collected in 2026").

Shipping details from the site:

• Free USPS Ground Advantage shipping on order subtotals of $35 or more
• Otherwise, shipping is $5.85
• Shipping to U.S. addresses only

The blog

Running since 2007, the blog covers Ondra's gardening experiences and favorite plants. It's written from the perspective of someone gardening in southeastern Pennsylvania, so readers in similar climates may find it especially relevant.

What to keep in mind

Ondra states clearly on the site that she makes every effort to provide accurate information based on her own experience, but plants and seeds are living things—results in your climate and conditions may differ. She also notes that she may not always mention whether a species is toxic to people, pets, or livestock, and that a lack of such a mention doesn't mean a plant is safe.

Who this site is for

Hayefield suits you if you:

• Want rare or unusual seeds from a small, personally-run source
• Are interested in first-hand gardening writing from a specific region
• Enjoy following a single gardener's long-term observations

It may not be the best fit if you need large quantities of common varieties, guaranteed year-round stock, or shipping outside the U.S.