Preserving Diversity: The Ultimate Guide to Seed Saving In a world of shrinking biodiversity, safeguarding traditional crop varieties has never been more crucial. Discover the power and necessity of seed saving with this comprehensive guide. Say goodbye to concerns about vanishing plant species and hello to a sustainable, diverse future. About This Book:Preserve Heritage: Learn the art of saving seeds to protect and perpetuate heirloom varieties.Environmental...

"Many people garden because they enjoy the independence of producing their own food. Yet for many, the how and why of producing seeds remains mysterious and even intimidating. This book explores how seed saving is not only easier than we think, but why it is essential for vibrant, independent, and bountiful gardens."--

How home gardeners with limited time and garden space can reclaim the joy and independence of seed saving Beginning Seed Saving for the Home Gardener explores how seed saving is not only easier than we think, but that it is essential for vibrant, independent, and bountiful gardens. Many home gardeners refuse to eat a grocery store tomato, but routinely obtain seeds commercially, sometimes from thousands of miles away. And while seed saving can appear...

For cooks and gardeners, an updated guide to over 300 plants by the four-time IACP Cookbook Award winner: "Sure to be a modern classic." —Jere Gettle, founder, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Heirloom Vegetable Gardening has always been a book for gardeners and cooks interested in unique flavors, colors, and history in their produce. This updated edition has been improved throughout with growing zones, advice, and new plant entries....

Pip is lost! Carried away into a big house, he is terrified and alone. He doesn't know where he is. Escape must be done quickly before time runs out. Where does he begin? Who will help him? Pip meets some amazing creatures. They don't quite know what to think of him. He's different, not like them. Most want to help him, and one wants to eat him! Pip faces many dangers that will test his strength and faith. It is nonstop action as Pip makes his way...

There is no despair in a seed. There's only life, waiting for the right conditions-sun and water, warmth and soil-to be set free. Everyday, millions upon millions of seeds lift their two green wings.

At no time in our history have Americans been more obsessed with food. Options including those for local, sustainable, and organic food-seem limitless. And yet, our food supply is profoundly at risk. Farmers and gardeners a

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A beautiful and simple guide to edible gardening
The "garden to table" movement is inspiring another generation of gardeners but many of them have questions. How important is composting? Is seed saving really worth it? Focusing on sustainable, organic growing practices and plants, The Backyard Gardener is a comprehensive handbook that will help get them started.
Kelly Orzel covers everything from soil selection to growing and harvesting....

Using truly simple techniques cultivated by the early Mormon pioneers, the author presents a guide to self-sufficient living with an emphasis on homegrown food.

The complete permaculture skills guide to thriving during the great transition to a fossil-fuel free world. Packed with information on permaculture design principles, nutrient-dense food growing and forest gardening, soil building, ecological land management, animal husbandry, home-scale energy generation and water efficiency. Plus a host of "forgotten" skills, from fermenting to soap making, seed saving to rope making.

Historically, seed companies were generally small, often family-run businesses. Because they were regionally based, they could focus on varieties well-suited to the local environment. A Pacific Northwest company, for example, would specialize in different cultivars than a company based in the Southeast. However the absorption of these small, independent seed businesses into large multinationals, combined with the advancement of biotechnology resulting...