[SAGO] Fwd: Community Garden Work(ing)shop: Seed Collection and Storage

[Marc Toppel]

Hi Gardeneers! Here's a big update from HQ...South Presa will not be hosting the seed collection working shop next weekend. Community Gardens of St. Therese at Basilica of the Little Flower will be in charge, so it's still going, and we still need members to attend to continue our support from GSA. Justin Parr just spent today collecting his own seeds at our garden, so there is plenty to learn. Who is in?

Marc Toppel
936-203-4148

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From: Angela Hartsell <ang...@greenspacesalliance.org>
Date: Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 4:41 PM
Subject: Community Garden Work(ing)shop: Seed Collection and Storage
To: Marc Toppel <top...@gmail.com>

April 30, 2010 Dear Marc, Here’s your chance to learn another way to save resources and money. Green Spaces is holding our second WORK(ING)SHOP of the year. Seed Collection and Storage Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 9am to 12pm Community Gardens of St. Therese 906 W. Kentucky Avenue (behind the Basilica of the Little Flower, near Zarzamora and Culebra) At this workshop, we will have Josh Greene from the St. Andrew’s Seed Bank with us to discuss: 1. the philosophy and reasons for saving seeds; 2. how to ensure good quality seeds; 3. common techniques for preparing seeds for storage; and 4. best storage practices. The presentation will include hands-on opportunities for you to 1. identify seeds that are ready to harvest; 2. select seeds from various vegetables, herbs and flowers; 3. remove seeds from pods, fruit, etc.; 4. start the cleaning process for the various types of seeds; 5. start the drying process for seeds; and 6. figure out which simple tools you already have for proper storage. As donations come in, participants may go home with seeds, seed saving envelopes and containers. Pass the word. Everyone must RSVP for this free and open-to-the-public workshop! For more information, contact Angela: (210)222-8430 ext. 3 or ang...@greenspacesalliance.org. Thank you, Angela Hartsell Community Gardens Manager Make sure you receive Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas email updates. Add in...@greenspacesalliance.org to your approved senders list. This email was sent to: top...@gmail.com. Click here to unsubscribe from email sent by Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas. © 2008 Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas Design by Plus Three | Powered by ARCOS