Seed Saving for Every Gardener - by Bevin Cohen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Learn the ancient practice of seed saving and find new joy in every garden season! Thousands of precious seeds wait in your garden for their opportunity to grow. In this accessible guide, long time gardener Bevin Cohen offers easy-to-follow advice to help every gardener take their love of plants to the next level, learning to save seeds from homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs. Not only will gardeners save money each season, but the seeds they save will grow better than any seeds they could ever purchase. Homegrown seeds adapt to our climate and soil, which means better flavor and bigger harvests! Seed Saving for Every Gardener offers information on:

• The best plants to grow for seed
• How to plan a seed garden
• Choosing the right tools and equipment
• Flower structure and pollination
• Harvesting and storing seeds for future use

About the Author

Bevin Cohen is an author, herbalist, gardener, seed saver, and educator. He is the author of Herbs for Every Season, owner of Small House Farm and the founder of Michigan Seed Library Network, a community seed sharing initiative that has helped establish more than one hundred seed library programs. Bevin offers workshops and lectures across the country on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs, and locally grown food and he has written a number of books on these topics, including Saving Our Seeds, The Artisan Herbalist, and The Complete Guide to Seed & Nut Oils. Learn more about Bevin's work at www.smallhousefarm.com.