Greenbank Farm, Whidbey Island
Learn to grow seed, steward heirlooms and create new varieties at this class for Pacific Northwest gardeners and farmers. Whether you have saved seeds before or are a complete beginner, this is a great chance to learn about seed and connect with other seed savers in your region. We will cover basic seed concepts including timing of planting, ideal population sizes, preventing cross-pollination, selecting for improved varieties, seed maturation and harvest, and seed cleaning techniques.
Registration fee - $100.00. Course cost includes fresh organic farm lunch. To register call 360-385-7192 or email cathleen@seedalliance.org. Registration deadline is Monday September 20, 2010 and space is limited.
For more information: Organic Seed Alliance
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