By Phil Heikkinen
James-David Sneed, a producer of garden and farm seed for forty years, will conduct a seed-saving workshop on Sunday October 24, 11 AM to 2:30 PM, at the Odd Fellows Hall (112 Haven Rd) in Eastsound.
James-David has raised and tested seeds from Alaska to Oregon, and specializes in discovering better ways to raise our own food in cool, damp and changing climates. The workshop is designed both for beginners and those with more experience, and will offer hands-on practice with actual seed pods from many different types of vegetables, grains and some fruits.
This workshop will emphasize concepts of planning ahead, timing, seed selection, dryness, cleaning and storage. There will be lots of opportunities for questions and answers.
Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. James David says “Gardening should be as free as possible, unrestricted by the high cost of tools, seeds, books and classes. Saving your own seeds will make it easier to grow varieties suited to your local conditions, and is a great step towards real food security.”
Locally grown seeds will be available to participants at the workshop.
For more information, James-David can be reached at 376-4048.
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