
Learn to grow seed, steward heirlooms, and create new varieties at this class for gardeners and farmers. Whether you’ve saved seed before or are a complete beginner, this is a great chance to learn about seed and connect with other seed savers in your region.
OSA’s California Research and Education Specialist Jared Zystro 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.
LOCATION: 148 South G Street #1 Arcata, CA
HOST: Beneficial Living Center
DATE & TIME: August 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION DETAILS: Register at the door
COST: $15 donation to Seeds for Life – a local seed library program