#seed-saving — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #seed-saving, aggregated by home.social.
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Grow a Modern Victory Garden – Mother Earth News https://www.allforgardening.com/1845946/grow-a-modern-victory-garden-mother-earth-news/ #garden #SeedSaving #VictoryGarden
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Grow a Modern Victory Garden – Mother Earth News https://www.allforgardening.com/1845946/grow-a-modern-victory-garden-mother-earth-news/ #garden #SeedSaving #VictoryGarden
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How do you like the pantyhose plant I'm growing in my garden? Just kidding! I've put knee-high stockings over the seed pods on this collard plant so I can save the seed without it falling to the ground or, more likely, getting eaten by our greedy goldfinches.
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How do you like the pantyhose plant I'm growing in my garden? Just kidding! I've put knee-high stockings over the seed pods on this collard plant so I can save the seed without it falling to the ground or, more likely, getting eaten by our greedy goldfinches.
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Some Home Gardeners Are Saving and Replanting Seeds From Every Harvest, And After Two Years They Say They Have Not Bought a Single Seed Packet Since https://www.allforgardening.com/1820805/some-home-gardeners-are-saving-and-replanting-seeds-from-every-harvest-and-after-two-years-they-say-they-have-not-bought-a-single-seed-packet-since/ #garden #gardener #gardening #plant #PlantingSeeds #SeedSaving
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Some Home Gardeners Are Saving and Replanting Seeds From Every Harvest, And After Two Years They Say They Have Not Bought a Single Seed Packet Since https://www.allforgardening.com/1820805/some-home-gardeners-are-saving-and-replanting-seeds-from-every-harvest-and-after-two-years-they-say-they-have-not-bought-a-single-seed-packet-since/ #garden #gardener #gardening #plant #PlantingSeeds #SeedSaving
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#climatecrisis #plantextinction #seedsaving
Meet the people protecting the magic beans of life from extinction | Jess Harwood | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/jun/13/meet-the-people-protecting-the-magic-beans-of-life-from-extinction
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#climatecrisis #plantextinction #seedsaving
Meet the people protecting the magic beans of life from extinction | Jess Harwood | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/jun/13/meet-the-people-protecting-the-magic-beans-of-life-from-extinction
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https://mastodon.nl/@Kleverbergh/116723966211214280
Gisteren een inspirerende avond gehad: Eerst een film over Vandana Shiva, de activiste als het gaat om eco-feminisme en voedselsoevereiniteit. Daarna door drie bevlogen sprekers bijgepraat over zaadgoed in Nederland.
Ik ben weer scherp en gemotiveerd om in de gemeenschapstuin waar ik actief ben eigen zaadgoed te gaan kweken. 🌱
#VandanaShiva #Activism #SeedSaving #Agriculture #Zaadgoed #Voedselsoevereiniteit #Biodiversiteit
@Kleverbergh
Bedankt voor het organiseren! -
https://mastodon.nl/@Kleverbergh/116723966211214280
Gisteren een inspirerende avond gehad: Eerst een film over Vandana Shiva, de activiste als het gaat om eco-feminisme en voedselsoevereiniteit. Daarna door drie bevlogen sprekers bijgepraat over zaadgoed in Nederland.
Ik ben weer scherp en gemotiveerd om in de gemeenschapstuin waar ik actief ben eigen zaadgoed te gaan kweken. 🌱
#VandanaShiva #Activism #SeedSaving #Agriculture #Zaadgoed #Voedselsoevereiniteit #Biodiversiteit
@Kleverbergh
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@mrundkvist
That's good to hear for us this side we have to save some seeds for the next season #seedsaving @gardening -
@mrundkvist
That's good to hear for us this side we have to save some seeds for the next season #seedsaving @gardening -
Excerpt from Seed Saving: Introduction by the #SeedSavingExchange
"Know Your Plants
Know whether your parent plant is a hybrid or open-pollinated variety.
Open-pollinated varieties are like dog breeds; they will retain their distinct characteristics as long as they are pollinated (or “mated”) with the same “breed”/variety.
Hybrids, which are created by crossing plants of two different varieties, generally do not produce offspring with the same traits as the parent plant. Seeds saved from open-pollinated varieties, on the other hand, will produce plants identical to the parent.
Seed Savers Exchange offers only open-pollinated varieties through its online and print catalog and on The Exchange, its gardener-to-gardener seed swap.
So what are #OpenPollinated varieties, and what is their lifespan? Open-pollinated varieties are like dog breeds; they will retain their distinct characteristics as long as they are pollinated (or “mated”) with the same “breed”/variety.
This means, with a little care and planning, the seeds you produce will be true-to-type, keeping their distinct traits generation after generation as long as they do not cross-pollinate with other varieties of the same species.
Know your plants’ lifespans.Open-pollinated varieties can be annual, biennial, and perennial.
Plants that flower, set seed, and die in a single growing season—like lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers—are called annuals.
Biennials, such as carrots and onions, don’t flower until their second growing season after they have gone through a cold period called vernalization.
Some long-lived plants, like apple trees and asparagus, are perennial, surviving and flowering for many years.
Know your plants’ specific name (genus and species).
A long green vegetable with several slices
The ‘Armenian’ cucumber, commonly sold as a cucumber, is actually a melon.In biology, a genus is a taxonomy rank that groups together closely related species. For example, tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are closely related to eggplants (Solanum melongena). In this case, Solanum is the genus that both tomatoes and eggplants belong to.
A species is a group of individuals that are able to reproduce together. All tomatoes belong to the species lycopersicum and are able to cross-pollinate (or transfer pollen between plants) with each other.
In the garden, most crops are different species from one another, but not always. There are several species of squash and two distinct species of kale—meaning some varieties of these crops are not able to cross-pollinate with each other.
On the other hand, Cucumis melo, commonly categorized as a melon, also contains some varieties that are sold as cucumbers (like ‘Armenian’) because fruits of the variety are unsweet and sometimes pickled.
Planting just one variety in a species will help ensure you save pure seed. But if you want to save seeds from more than one variety, knowing your plants’ scientific name will help you determine which ones may cross-pollinate. To save pure seed, you want to prevent cross-pollination between two different varieties in the same species.
The squash commonly grown in the Seed Savers Exchange gardens at #HeritageFarm, for example, could fall into one of three species: Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo. These species won’t typically cross-pollinate.
On the other hand, Brassica oleracea includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi, all plants you might think wouldn’t cross-pollinate but actually do. Read up on the cross-pollination habits of the plants you are saving seeds from to ensure you won’t run into issues."
Learn more:
https://seedsavers.org/learn/seed-saving/#know-your-plants#SolarPunkSunday #CrossPollination #Gardening #CommunityGardens #SeedSaving #KnowYourPlants
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Excerpt from Seed Saving: Introduction by the #SeedSavingExchange
"Know Your Plants
Know whether your parent plant is a hybrid or open-pollinated variety.
Open-pollinated varieties are like dog breeds; they will retain their distinct characteristics as long as they are pollinated (or “mated”) with the same “breed”/variety.
Hybrids, which are created by crossing plants of two different varieties, generally do not produce offspring with the same traits as the parent plant. Seeds saved from open-pollinated varieties, on the other hand, will produce plants identical to the parent.
Seed Savers Exchange offers only open-pollinated varieties through its online and print catalog and on The Exchange, its gardener-to-gardener seed swap.
So what are #OpenPollinated varieties, and what is their lifespan? Open-pollinated varieties are like dog breeds; they will retain their distinct characteristics as long as they are pollinated (or “mated”) with the same “breed”/variety.
This means, with a little care and planning, the seeds you produce will be true-to-type, keeping their distinct traits generation after generation as long as they do not cross-pollinate with other varieties of the same species.
Know your plants’ lifespans.Open-pollinated varieties can be annual, biennial, and perennial.
Plants that flower, set seed, and die in a single growing season—like lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers—are called annuals.
Biennials, such as carrots and onions, don’t flower until their second growing season after they have gone through a cold period called vernalization.
Some long-lived plants, like apple trees and asparagus, are perennial, surviving and flowering for many years.
Know your plants’ specific name (genus and species).
A long green vegetable with several slices
The ‘Armenian’ cucumber, commonly sold as a cucumber, is actually a melon.In biology, a genus is a taxonomy rank that groups together closely related species. For example, tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are closely related to eggplants (Solanum melongena). In this case, Solanum is the genus that both tomatoes and eggplants belong to.
A species is a group of individuals that are able to reproduce together. All tomatoes belong to the species lycopersicum and are able to cross-pollinate (or transfer pollen between plants) with each other.
In the garden, most crops are different species from one another, but not always. There are several species of squash and two distinct species of kale—meaning some varieties of these crops are not able to cross-pollinate with each other.
On the other hand, Cucumis melo, commonly categorized as a melon, also contains some varieties that are sold as cucumbers (like ‘Armenian’) because fruits of the variety are unsweet and sometimes pickled.
Planting just one variety in a species will help ensure you save pure seed. But if you want to save seeds from more than one variety, knowing your plants’ scientific name will help you determine which ones may cross-pollinate. To save pure seed, you want to prevent cross-pollination between two different varieties in the same species.
The squash commonly grown in the Seed Savers Exchange gardens at #HeritageFarm, for example, could fall into one of three species: Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo. These species won’t typically cross-pollinate.
On the other hand, Brassica oleracea includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and kohlrabi, all plants you might think wouldn’t cross-pollinate but actually do. Read up on the cross-pollination habits of the plants you are saving seeds from to ensure you won’t run into issues."
Learn more:
https://seedsavers.org/learn/seed-saving/#know-your-plants#SolarPunkSunday #CrossPollination #Gardening #CommunityGardens #SeedSaving #KnowYourPlants
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So, The Institute of Urban Homesteading closed in May 2026. They have a LOT of useful resources on their website (which will stay up for a while longer). I'll be downloading some of those resources, but I suggest folks check them out while they are still on the Net!
Articles include:
- #Permaculture Principles
- Lead in Your Soil
- Colony Collapse Disorder
- #Chloramine
- Kitchen Botany
- #SeedSaving
- #CompostTea
- Ruby’s Magic Mulch Recipe
- Good Dirt 2016
- Urban Homesteading DIY GuideFMI:
https://iuhoakland.com/articles/#SolarPunkSunday #UrbanGardening #UrbanHomesteading #GardeningResources
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So, The Institute of Urban Homesteading closed in May 2026. They have a LOT of useful resources on their website (which will stay up for a while longer). I'll be downloading some of those resources, but I suggest folks check them out while they are still on the Net!
Articles include:
- #Permaculture Principles
- Lead in Your Soil
- Colony Collapse Disorder
- #Chloramine
- Kitchen Botany
- #SeedSaving
- #CompostTea
- Ruby’s Magic Mulch Recipe
- Good Dirt 2016
- Urban Homesteading DIY GuideFMI:
https://iuhoakland.com/articles/#SolarPunkSunday #UrbanGardening #UrbanHomesteading #GardeningResources
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#PleasantvilleNY - #SeedLibrary
"#GrowYourOwn garden with the help of our Seed Library—a collection of quality, regional flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free at the Main Library.
What is a Seed Library?A Seed Library is a collection of flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free. Some Seed Libraries include seeds that have been saved by library patrons, or seeds donated from nurseries. We might have those sources one day at Mt. Pleasant Library, but for now we have seeds purchased from quality regional seed producers in #Maine and #AccordNY.
The purpose of a Seed Library is to encourage #SustainableGardening and #biodiversity by providing free access to seeds. These initiatives empower community members to grow their own food; learn #SeedSaving skills; preserve local, rare, or #HeirloomPlant varieties; and reduce reliance on #CommercialSeedCompanies. This helps combat seed #monocultures that threaten the world's food supply.
How does our Seed Library work?
- Go to the Gardening Special Collection at the Main Library and browse our Seed Library binder which includes details about each type of seed we offer.
- Help yourself to up to 5 seed packets per visit.
- Fill out a short form listing which seeds you took and if there are any seeds you want to request so that we can keep our Seed Library well stocked.
- Go and plant a garden!What kind of seeds do we have?
- Vegetables, such as Amish Paste Organic Tomato, Marketmore and 76 Organic Cucumber
- Herbs, such as Genovese Basil
- Flowers, such as Purple Stem Asters, which are a great source of nectar for #bumblebees and other #pollinators in the #HudsonValley, and #SpottedJoePyeWeed, which is a native, locally sourced perennial that supports #butterfly populations
Check out our Seed Library binder for the full list of seeds we offer!"FMI:
https://www.mountpleasantlibrary.org/index.php/collections/seed-library#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #GardeningForPollinators #SeedLibraries
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#PleasantvilleNY - #SeedLibrary
"#GrowYourOwn garden with the help of our Seed Library—a collection of quality, regional flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free at the Main Library.
What is a Seed Library?A Seed Library is a collection of flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free. Some Seed Libraries include seeds that have been saved by library patrons, or seeds donated from nurseries. We might have those sources one day at Mt. Pleasant Library, but for now we have seeds purchased from quality regional seed producers in #Maine and #AccordNY.
The purpose of a Seed Library is to encourage #SustainableGardening and #biodiversity by providing free access to seeds. These initiatives empower community members to grow their own food; learn #SeedSaving skills; preserve local, rare, or #HeirloomPlant varieties; and reduce reliance on #CommercialSeedCompanies. This helps combat seed #monocultures that threaten the world's food supply.
How does our Seed Library work?
- Go to the Gardening Special Collection at the Main Library and browse our Seed Library binder which includes details about each type of seed we offer.
- Help yourself to up to 5 seed packets per visit.
- Fill out a short form listing which seeds you took and if there are any seeds you want to request so that we can keep our Seed Library well stocked.
- Go and plant a garden!What kind of seeds do we have?
- Vegetables, such as Amish Paste Organic Tomato, Marketmore and 76 Organic Cucumber
- Herbs, such as Genovese Basil
- Flowers, such as Purple Stem Asters, which are a great source of nectar for #bumblebees and other #pollinators in the #HudsonValley, and #SpottedJoePyeWeed, which is a native, locally sourced perennial that supports #butterfly populations
Check out our Seed Library binder for the full list of seeds we offer!"FMI:
https://www.mountpleasantlibrary.org/index.php/collections/seed-library#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #GardeningForPollinators #SeedLibraries
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Petrera 🌱: agroecological permaculture hub for food sovereignty, seed saving & hands-on learning. Join the transformation! https://agroecologymap.org/l/452 #Permaculture #Agroecology #FoodSovereignty #SeedSaving #Regenerative
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Petrera 🌱: agroecological permaculture hub for food sovereignty, seed saving & hands-on learning. Join the transformation! https://agroecologymap.org/l/452 #Permaculture #Agroecology #FoodSovereignty #SeedSaving #Regenerative
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#ScotlandGrows - #ShetlandKale
by Cairi Balmain
"I want to draw your attention to a rare Scottish heritage vegetable called Shetland #Kail / #Kale. I have been eating lots of the young leaves recently and wanted to share my love of this not so commonly known vegetable, its history, why it’s so special, and why it should be a staple in Scottish vegetable gardens.
What is Shetland Kale?
Shetland Kale is one of the most productive crops grown in Shetland and officially is classified as a #cabbage. Traditionally, in Shetland the hearts were eaten like a normal cabbage, while the leaves were given to the cattle and this still continues on some #crofts today. I like to eat the young leaves as it is a waste letting them go tough when you do not have cattle to feed! When they are small and tender, the leaves taste nice and peppery and go very well with other types of kale in meals. I like to make kale crisps in the dehydrator or oven.
What is Its History?
Shetland Kale is the oldest known Scottish variety and has been grown in Shetland since the 17th century. Before the era of cheap oil, all #ShetlandCrofts grew crops including #oats, #bere, #neeps, #potatoes, and Shetland Kale. Due to the challenges of the weather in Shetland, seeds were sown in #PlantieCrubs: circular stone walled enclosures where the plants were protected from wind, frost, rabbits, and grazing animals. The seeds were grown successfully here, then were transplanted into kail yards, also made with stone walls to protect them from the near constant wind! There are still many ruined #KailYards visible in the islands, not used any more but part of the landscape heritage of Shetland.
Why Does it Need Saving?
Shetland Kale has been registered as a #ConservationVariety due to its decline in usage over the past thirty years, and until recently the seed’s survival was dependent on local crofters saving their seed and passing it on. Recently, however, there has been a resurgence of people wanting to grow the heritage seed. Shetland Kale Seed Producers Network has recently released seed that I bought from Planticrub, the local garden centre in Shetland. You can find information on Shetland Kale and where to buy it through the Shetland Kale Growers Seed Network. You also might be lucky and find it in a local #SeedSwap #SeedLibrary or meet.
How to Grow
Since not many people have, or have need of, a stone polycrub these days, sow the seeds like normal brassicas inside the house or greenhouse in March/April. Plant out with the other kale, cabbages, and broccoli in late April/early May and harden off in the usual manner. You can also grow them with successive sowings through the Spring and Summer to keep a constant supply. Shetland Kale takes up a lot of space, so space the plants well or they will take over!
I like to harvest a few leaves at a time off each plant when they are young and tender and leave the heart to develop into a cabbage to eat in the Winter. It makes a unique #kimchi! Shetland Kale is hardy so will survive the Scottish Winter fine outside. Shetlanders normally leave a few plants to go to seed the second year to see the beautiful yellow flowers come out and to harvest the seed. To save the seed from your own Shetland Kale and help save this heritage seed, harvest the pods when they have turned brown and slightly brittle, place on a cloth to prevent seed loss and thresh the pods by rubbing between the hands. Then store in a cool area."
https://scotlandgrowsmagazine.com/2020/10/22/shetland-kale/
#SolarPunkSunday #Scotland #TraditionalFoods #SeedSaving #EndangeredSpecies #GrowYourOwn #SeedSaving
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#ScotlandGrows - #ShetlandKale
by Cairi Balmain
"I want to draw your attention to a rare Scottish heritage vegetable called Shetland #Kail / #Kale. I have been eating lots of the young leaves recently and wanted to share my love of this not so commonly known vegetable, its history, why it’s so special, and why it should be a staple in Scottish vegetable gardens.
What is Shetland Kale?
Shetland Kale is one of the most productive crops grown in Shetland and officially is classified as a #cabbage. Traditionally, in Shetland the hearts were eaten like a normal cabbage, while the leaves were given to the cattle and this still continues on some #crofts today. I like to eat the young leaves as it is a waste letting them go tough when you do not have cattle to feed! When they are small and tender, the leaves taste nice and peppery and go very well with other types of kale in meals. I like to make kale crisps in the dehydrator or oven.
What is Its History?
Shetland Kale is the oldest known Scottish variety and has been grown in Shetland since the 17th century. Before the era of cheap oil, all #ShetlandCrofts grew crops including #oats, #bere, #neeps, #potatoes, and Shetland Kale. Due to the challenges of the weather in Shetland, seeds were sown in #PlantieCrubs: circular stone walled enclosures where the plants were protected from wind, frost, rabbits, and grazing animals. The seeds were grown successfully here, then were transplanted into kail yards, also made with stone walls to protect them from the near constant wind! There are still many ruined #KailYards visible in the islands, not used any more but part of the landscape heritage of Shetland.
Why Does it Need Saving?
Shetland Kale has been registered as a #ConservationVariety due to its decline in usage over the past thirty years, and until recently the seed’s survival was dependent on local crofters saving their seed and passing it on. Recently, however, there has been a resurgence of people wanting to grow the heritage seed. Shetland Kale Seed Producers Network has recently released seed that I bought from Planticrub, the local garden centre in Shetland. You can find information on Shetland Kale and where to buy it through the Shetland Kale Growers Seed Network. You also might be lucky and find it in a local #SeedSwap #SeedLibrary or meet.
How to Grow
Since not many people have, or have need of, a stone polycrub these days, sow the seeds like normal brassicas inside the house or greenhouse in March/April. Plant out with the other kale, cabbages, and broccoli in late April/early May and harden off in the usual manner. You can also grow them with successive sowings through the Spring and Summer to keep a constant supply. Shetland Kale takes up a lot of space, so space the plants well or they will take over!
I like to harvest a few leaves at a time off each plant when they are young and tender and leave the heart to develop into a cabbage to eat in the Winter. It makes a unique #kimchi! Shetland Kale is hardy so will survive the Scottish Winter fine outside. Shetlanders normally leave a few plants to go to seed the second year to see the beautiful yellow flowers come out and to harvest the seed. To save the seed from your own Shetland Kale and help save this heritage seed, harvest the pods when they have turned brown and slightly brittle, place on a cloth to prevent seed loss and thresh the pods by rubbing between the hands. Then store in a cool area."
https://scotlandgrowsmagazine.com/2020/10/22/shetland-kale/
#SolarPunkSunday #Scotland #TraditionalFoods #SeedSaving #EndangeredSpecies #GrowYourOwn #SeedSaving
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Don't let your summer harvest end, wherever you are in the world! 🌱 Turn this year's success into next year's garden by saving your own seeds. Our blog covers the 5 easiest vegetables to start with, from tomatoes to beans. #SeedSaving
Get all the tips here: https://vegplotter.com/blog/save-your-summer-top-5-seeds-to-collect
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Don't let your summer harvest end, wherever you are in the world! 🌱 Turn this year's success into next year's garden by saving your own seeds. Our blog covers the 5 easiest vegetables to start with, from tomatoes to beans. #SeedSaving
Get all the tips here: https://vegplotter.com/blog/save-your-summer-top-5-seeds-to-collect
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The few-flowered shooting stars (Primula pauciflora) appear to be setting seed-- step 3 in my plan to grow one million of them!
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The few-flowered shooting stars (Primula pauciflora) appear to be setting seed-- step 3 in my plan to grow one million of them!
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@Broadfork Thanks for posting! 🌱
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@Broadfork Thanks for posting! 🌱
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🌱 Want to garden more sustainably? Saving your own seeds is a great way to close the loop and preserve local varieties! 🌻
Check out our latest guide on how to get started:
https://vegplotter.com/blog/saving-seeds-for-a-sustainable-future -
🌱 Want to garden more sustainably? Saving your own seeds is a great way to close the loop and preserve local varieties! 🌻
Check out our latest guide on how to get started:
https://vegplotter.com/blog/saving-seeds-for-a-sustainable-future -
🌱 Want to garden more sustainably? Saving your own seeds is a great way to close the loop and preserve local varieties! 🌻 Check out our latest guide on how to get started: vegplotter.com/blog/saving-... #GrowYourOwn #Sustainability #GardeningTips #SeedSaving
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🌱 Want to garden more sustainably? Saving your own seeds is a great way to close the loop and preserve local varieties! 🌻 Check out our latest guide on how to get started: vegplotter.com/blog/saving-... #GrowYourOwn #Sustainability #GardeningTips #SeedSaving
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Tired of buying seeds every year? Start saving your own! 🌱 It's a powerful act of self-reliance, preserves unique family heirloom varieties, & connects you to generations of growers. Build food security, grow resilient plants, & nurture biodiversity right in your garden. #SeedSaving #HeirloomSeeds
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Tired of buying seeds every year? Start saving your own! 🌱 It's a powerful act of self-reliance, preserves unique family heirloom varieties, & connects you to generations of growers. Build food security, grow resilient plants, & nurture biodiversity right in your garden. #SeedSaving #HeirloomSeeds
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The other reason I'm growing those two varieties is that I have plenty of Golden Corn and Popcorn kernels that are dry and viable (I sprouted a couple of each last year). But I only have a few kernels of the Strawberry Popcorn and the Hopi Blue Corn.
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The other reason I'm growing those two varieties is that I have plenty of Golden Corn and Popcorn kernels that are dry and viable (I sprouted a couple of each last year). But I only have a few kernels of the Strawberry Popcorn and the Hopi Blue Corn.
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Dropping off seeds at the seed library, using seeds from native plants at the library. 😁 #seedsaving
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Dropping off seeds at the seed library, using seeds from native plants at the library. 😁 #seedsaving
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Way too hot outside. But more seedlings have been moved to larger pots (mostly basil) and more seeds have been started (white eggplant, white marigold, 2 kinds of cucumbers.) Only two boxes of seeds left to use up..... lol
Have I mentioned I'm giving away as much as possible of what I start, because I absolutely do not have room for twelve cucumber plants or fifty plus basil... and so. Many. Marigolds.... anyone local want free plants, yell out!
Especially if you want wormwood, because holy crap that stuff came back strong this year.
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Way too hot outside. But more seedlings have been moved to larger pots (mostly basil) and more seeds have been started (white eggplant, white marigold, 2 kinds of cucumbers.) Only two boxes of seeds left to use up..... lol
Have I mentioned I'm giving away as much as possible of what I start, because I absolutely do not have room for twelve cucumber plants or fifty plus basil... and so. Many. Marigolds.... anyone local want free plants, yell out!
Especially if you want wormwood, because holy crap that stuff came back strong this year.
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A #botanist searches for the #seeds of the rare #DeathValleySage
April 2, 2026
"For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga of the #CaliforniaBotanicGarden has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds. Each time, she's come home empty handed. But this year, with the desert in the midst of a big bloom, she's trying again.
" 'It's a little bit of a gamble,' she says. 'But, you know, the plant's having a really good year. I feel hopeful.' "
#SolarPunkSunday #California #RarePlants #SeedVaults #SeedSaving #RareSeeds #DesertBloom #DeathValley #SuperBloom #PlantPreservation
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A #botanist searches for the #seeds of the rare #DeathValleySage
April 2, 2026
"For more than 15 years, botanist Naomi Fraga of the #CaliforniaBotanicGarden has been trying to collect seeds from the rare Death Valley sage, for safekeeping in a vault of native California seeds. Each time, she's come home empty handed. But this year, with the desert in the midst of a big bloom, she's trying again.
" 'It's a little bit of a gamble,' she says. 'But, you know, the plant's having a really good year. I feel hopeful.' "
#SolarPunkSunday #California #RarePlants #SeedVaults #SeedSaving #RareSeeds #DesertBloom #DeathValley #SuperBloom #PlantPreservation
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Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: Nikki’s Got A New Stash! https://www.allforgardening.com/1657173/transport-evolved-chicken-and-garden-update-nikkis-got-a-new-stash/ #abutilon #BackyardGarden #Baldur'sGate #BG3 #BroadBeans #Broccoli #CaliforniaBellPeppers #celery #DanversCarrots #FavaBeans #garden #geraniums #greenhouse #HickenAndGarden #Karlach #Parsnip #PortlandNursery #RaisedBeds #SeedPotatoes #SeedSaving #SnowPeas #squash #SweetCorn #TelegraphCucumber #VancouverCentennial #WinterGardening #zucchini
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Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: Nikki’s Got A New Stash! https://www.allforgardening.com/1657173/transport-evolved-chicken-and-garden-update-nikkis-got-a-new-stash/ #abutilon #BackyardGarden #Baldur'sGate #BG3 #BroadBeans #Broccoli #CaliforniaBellPeppers #celery #DanversCarrots #FavaBeans #garden #geraniums #greenhouse #HickenAndGarden #Karlach #Parsnip #PortlandNursery #RaisedBeds #SeedPotatoes #SeedSaving #SnowPeas #squash #SweetCorn #TelegraphCucumber #VancouverCentennial #WinterGardening #zucchini
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What Your Grandmother Knew About Seeds That Most Gardeners Have Completely Forgotten https://www.allforgardening.com/1655203/what-your-grandmother-knew-about-seeds-that-most-gardeners-have-completely-forgotten/ #garden #gardeners #gardening #HybridSeeds #ImageCredit #plants #SeedSavers #SeedSaving #Shutterstock
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What Your Grandmother Knew About Seeds That Most Gardeners Have Completely Forgotten https://www.allforgardening.com/1655203/what-your-grandmother-knew-about-seeds-that-most-gardeners-have-completely-forgotten/ #garden #gardeners #gardening #HybridSeeds #ImageCredit #plants #SeedSavers #SeedSaving #Shutterstock
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Save seeds from your garden's best veggies! 🌱🥕 Choose healthy, mature plants and dry seeds thoroughly. Store in labeled envelopes in a cool, dry place. It's a simple, sustainable way to preserve your favorite varieties and ensure a bountiful harvest next year! 🌿 #SeedSaving #GardeningTips
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Save seeds from your garden's best veggies! 🌱🥕 Choose healthy, mature plants and dry seeds thoroughly. Store in labeled envelopes in a cool, dry place. It's a simple, sustainable way to preserve your favorite varieties and ensure a bountiful harvest next year! 🌿 #SeedSaving #GardeningTips
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https://youtu.be/08UY4WMQLkY?si=750ke18Q_1Q_4irB
That's right, Bill Gates is not really doing charity work, he sets himself up for getting richer by taking control of systems. I have known this for years, Gates is a narcissist just like Trump, he is the quiet, smiling evil.
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Seeds are magic. Put a bag of compost with plum and damson stones in the bottom of the salad drawer in the fridge several weeks ago to stratify.. completely forgot about them. All the stones are now sprouting happily. These were just stones saved from fruit we got at the #CommunityFridge so will pot them up, keep an eye and pass them on when they get a bit bigger. #permaculture #SeedSaving #allotment #gardening
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#PortlandME - #MOFGA Gardener to Gardener Conference
February 8 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm$125 - $200 (see sliding scale below)
Registration is still open! Walk-ins also welcome.
"MOFGA is pleased to present Gardener to Gardener: our inaugural one-day conference for gardeners!
Connect with and learn from prominent university faculty, agricultural scientists, service providers, farmers, and fellow gardeners — through speaker sessions, activities, and shared meals. Gardeners of all levels of experience, in Maine or in the broader northeast region, will find content suited to their needs, gardening goals, and experiences.
Tickets include:
Access to all Gardener to Gardener sessions
Access to lunchtime keynote speaker, Assawaga Farm
Access to exhibitor booths featuring local service providers, suppliers, and more
A catered lunch and coffee/snack break, featuring products from local organic farms and food producers
Complimentary Gardener to Gardener mementos, to use in your gardening life and remember the conference byView the Schedule
Conference speaker and activity sessions include:
Planning & Mapping Your Garden | Ivonne Vazquez, Bas Rouge Farm & Forge
Soil Health 101 | Rebecca Long, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
YardScaping: Soak up the Rain | Ali Clift, Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District
Seed Saving Ethics & Practical Tips for Veggie and Native Plant Seed Savers | Emily Baisden, Wild Seed Project & Heron Breen, Fruits of Our Labors
Grow Your Own Apothecary Garden: An Introduction | Emily Springer, Meeting House Farm
Unusual Backyard Fruit Trees | Dr. Becky Sideman, University of New Hampshire
Raising Chickens for Fun and Food | Patty Duffy, Agricultural Banker & Veterinary Technician (Retired)
Gardening for Pollinators Across the Landscape: From Garden to Forest | Erin Cocca, The Xerces Society
Make Your Own Garden Tools | Jack Kertesz, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Livestock First-Aid | Jacki Martinez-Perkins, Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
Garden Art | Jaime Wing, Winged Prints
Ergonomic & Accessible Gardening | Caragh Fitzpatrick, Maine AgrAbility
Farm in the Spotlight: Assawaga FarmGardener to Gardener runs alongside MOFGA’s annual Farmer to Farmer Conference. The dual conferences will share in lunch and the presentation from Assawaga Farm. If you’re a farmer who’s interested in attending Farmer to Farmer, learn more here.
Registration details:
In addition to accessing the concurrent sessions listed above, tickets include a catered coffee/snack break and lunch, featuring products from local organic farms and food producers. Tickets do not include lodging at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. If you would like to secure lodging at the hotel, please do so through their booking website here.
Gardener to Gardener tickets are priced on a sliding scale in order to keep the event as accessible as possible while covering MOFGA’s costs. The recommended price for MOFGA members is $150. The recommended price for non-members is $175. Learn more about membership here.
A portion of proceeds from our “Bounty” ticket sales will go toward supporting “Scholarship” tickets (free/by donation tickets) for those for whom the full price of registration is a barrier to attending. To utilize a scholarship ticket, simply click on the “Scholarship” option at checkout. Scholarship tickets are first-come, first-served; and more tickets will be made available, dependent on “Bounty” ticket sales and sponsorships from community partners. To inquire about this option, email [email protected].
Registrants will receive email updates with the conference schedule, a list of ways to enjoy your time in Portland outside of the event, and other pertinent details about what to expect when attending Gardener to Gardener.
The Holiday Inn by the Bay’s conference space is ADA accessible. If you have any needs or questions related to accessibility, including interpretation or translation services, please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Reach out to [email protected] with any general questions about the event."
To register:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/gardener-to-gardener-2026/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineGardeners #MaineGrowers #SeedSaving #DIY #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningWorkshops