We are offering seed saving classes. Please check the schedule below: Saturday July 14, 7 - 8:30 pm: Seed Saving: Super Easy Plants Sunday August 14th, 10 - 11:30am: Seed Saving: Super Easy Plants The Ecology Center in Berekely is hosting two Seed Saving Classes: Super Easy Plants on: Thursday, July 14th from 7-8:30 pm at the Ecology Center Sunday, August 14th from 10-11:30 am at the EcoHouse Join Rebecca Newburn of Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library for a class on seed saving basics, including some hands-on practice. No previous seed saving experience needed. Learn the basic vocabulary of seed saving and how to save seeds from the sunflower, pea, and nightshade families. You'll also learn how to return seeds "borrowed" from local seed lending libraries to help create a sustainable community and seed library. Cost $5-15 sliding scale. To register email: register@ecologycenter.org. Wheel chair accessible. The Ecology Center is also offering a hands-on fruit tree grafting workshop on Sunday, June 26th from 10am-1pm at the EcoHouse. Learn to do your own fruit tree grafting in this workshop with expert California Rare Fruit Grower John Valenzuela. We'll graft a new variety onto the EcoHouse's plum tree which was damaged by last winter's storms. Learn how to graft apple, cherry, pear, and more and create your favorite fruit trees. $25 members and $20 EC members. Register to ensure your spot atregister@ecologycenter.org. September 18, 3:30 - 5:30 pm: Seed Saving 102 Trainer: Antonio Roman-Alcala Community Room Potrero Branch Library
SEED SAVING 102 You've saved some beans from last year's plants. You understand the basics of isolation distances and inbreeding depression. Now what? This class will go a bit deeper into various vegetable breeding techniques, experimental trials, seed saving on a larger scale, and the specific aspects of growing various seed crops. Come satisfy your seed-saving habit with more options, information, and germplasm Coming again next year at the Potrero Library:  Trainer: Antonio Roman-Alcala Community Room Potrero Branch Library
SEED SAVING 101 Do you want to be able to save your own seeds? Come to this workshop to learn basic seed saving skills, techniques, and philosophies. From keeping up heirloom varieties to creating new vegetable types suited to your climate, this workshop will get you started in the ancient and satisfying tradition of seed saving.Trainer: Antonio Roman-AlcalaMay 1st - May 6th (Solstice Grove Institute, Nicasio, CA) |
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