Explore the value of saving seed through a bio­cultural lense with brief group discussion regarding the GMO concerns and collective seed stewardship. This course will further cover seed saving basics for the three major plant families most commonly found in our gardens: Brassicas, Solanaceaes, Legumes, and a few common, regionally grown crops such as corn and amaranth in our region. We will cover quality discernment for seed, harvest and storage techniques for viability, regional seed resources, and garden planning for seed saving.

Workshop Presenter

Rachel Marie Bennett coordinates the Southwest Seed Library based in Durango. She is also an administrator in The Mother Earth Restoration Trust. It is her intention to continue supporting an awareness of collective stewardship in bio-cultural regeneration of our natural systems through education and engagement with communities of our region.

Part of the Conservation Education Series provided by The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado and the La Plata Conservation District

Prize drawing for participants

These workshops are provided for farmers, landowners, backyard & community gardeners, and the general public. This workshop is most applicable to farmers and backyard & community gardeners.