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DESCRIPTION:Are you a gardener or small farmer who wants to free yourself from the 
 costs and dependency of buying seed? Come learn about seeds and varieties 
 adapted to the greater Bay Area. We will identify the highest success crops 
 for the small scale grower and then guide you through the process of saving 
 their seed. \n\nThis workshop will cover basic and advanced seed concepts 
 including basic taxonomy and botany, choosing the right variety or crop, 
 ideal population sizes, preventing cross-pollination, selecting for 
 improved varieties, seed maturation, seed harvest, and seed cleaning. 
 \n\nThe workshop will also cover hand-pollination and other specific 
 techniques for saving seed from more difficult crops. Although some 
 background in seed saving is recommended, this is a great chance to learn 
 about seed and connect with other seed savers in your region, even if you 
 are a beginner. \n\nAbout the teacher: Anders Vidstrand works as a 
 gardener, lab tech, nursery manager, and part time instructor for the 
 Landscape Horticulture Department at Merritt College in Oakland. He has 
 also led workshops on plant propagation, dry farming, and vegetable 
 gardening for many local organizations. He has been gardening since 
 childhood and professionally in the Bay Area for the last 5 years. He is an 
 organic gardener, a rare fruit grower and an active member of Seed Savers 
 Exchange. \n\nSpecify when registering if ASL interpretation is requested, 
 (at least 10 working days in advance).\n\nCost:	$5 - $15 sliding scale, no 
 one turned away for lack of funds.\nInfo:	510-548-2220 x239, 
 register@ecologycenter.org, 
 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/266218.\n 	Wheelchair 
 accessible.\n\nThis event is part of "Reclaim, Rebuild, Reskill: a Series 
 on Growing Your Resiliency". 
 http://www.ecologycenter.org/erc/events/ReskillitPoster.pdf\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/08/28/18720453.php
SUMMARY:Intermediate Seed Saving for Urban Farmers and Gardeners
LOCATION:EcoHouse, 1305 Hopkins St., (enter via garden entrance on Peralta), 
 Berkeley
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/08/28/18720453.php
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