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Seed Saving Gardening

Intro to Seed Saving

Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Directions
(206) 633-0451
Single Session
Thursday, July 13, 2023
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location
Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States Directions
(206) 633-0451
Audience
Adults

Description

Do you have a favorite tomato or lettuce variety that you grow every year? Learn how easy it is to save seeds from your favorite plants, with enough seed left over to share with others. Explore the reproduction details of common crops, make a plan to save for next season, and then have fun threshing and winnowing seeds.

In this class you will learn:

  • The benefits of saving your own seeds
  • How plants are pollinated
  • Cross-pollination issues
  • Easy crops for seed saving
  • Seed processing and storage
  • Seed viability testing

This in-person class will include a conversational lecture with show & tell, a tour of the garden, and time for questions and answers with the instructor. A detailed outline with recommended resources will also be provided. Class size is limited to about 15 people, and we will be following current public health recommendations. Please dress for the weather.

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About the Instructor

Marni Sorin
Marni has worked as a farmer, a gardener, and an environmental educator over the last 15 years – spending time with plants and people outside is what brings her joy. In her role at Tilth Alliance, she manages the adult education program, teaches gardening classes, and cares for the Good Shepherd Center Learning Garden, along with our community volunteers.

Additional Information

Accessibility & Equity

Tilth Alliance strives to provide educational experiences that honor our values of accessibility and equity. Currently, we offer:

  • A sliding scale pricing structure to make our classes accessible for everyone, regardless of financial means. Please select the ticket type that works for you.
  • In solidarity with food justice and food sovereignty for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), we reserve spaces in each class for BIPOC community members free of charge. If you identify as BIPOC, and would benefit from a free option, please select BIPOC Solidarity ticket.

Cancellation Policy

Please review our cancellation policy.

Member Benefits

Tilth Alliance members receive a discount on most classes— join as a member today! For current members, please enter your discount code at checkout.

Health & Safety

We offer a mix of online, in-person and hybrid online/in-person classes. During our in-person sessions, we follow current COVID-19 safety protocols. Please review our COVID-19 policies before registering.

Questions?

Please reach out to Marni Sorin if you have any questions.

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