Beginning Seed Saving Classes
Jackee Alston, Founder of the Grow Flagstaff! Seed Library &
Steve Alston, Honorary Master Gardener, Flagstaff, AZ, USA Jackee and Steve Alston guide you through the essentials of seed saving—an essential practice for maintaining a thriving, sustainable seed library. Learn how to save key varieties so you can pass on this knowledge to your library patrons and help grow a community of seed savers. Kristyn Leach, Farmer
Kristyn of Second Generation Seeds & Namu Farm shares her expertise on the technical side of seed saving. She emphasizes the importance of preserving culturally relevant seeds and the role they play in reclaiming the narrative around Asian crops, culture, and foodways. |
Julia Dakin, Co-Founder, Going to Seed
Rebecca Newburn, Founder, Seed Library Network Julia and Rebecca dive into the art of seed saving. From preserving traditional varieties to exploring genetically diverse landrace mixes, learn how these techniques help ensure our food systems can adapt to a rapidly changing climate. Coming Soon... Seed Saving in Community! |
Extensive Seed Saving Courses
Adaptation Gardening
Going to Seed, Free
Discover the art and science of growing locally adapted, nutrient-dense food in this self-paced course. Learn seed-saving techniques, the importance of high diversity, and time-honored selection practices to grow resilient crops. Inspired by Joseph's Landrace Gardening, the course combines video, text, and expert insights from seasoned landrace gardeners, along with a wealth of supplementary resources to deepen your knowledge.
Seed School Online
Bill McDorman, Great American Seed Up, $29
The Seed Saving Course includes seven 1.5-hour prerecorded classes, each covering key seed-saving topics. You can access the classes anytime, at your own pace. Each class comes with worksheets and handouts to help reinforce your learning. As a course member, you'll also gain access to a private Facebook group where you can connect with fellow seed savers, ask questions, and share experiences. Bill, a seed saving expert, hosts monthly live Q&A sessions to address your specific questions—providing extra guidance and support along the way.
Seed Seva : Seasonal Mentorship Online Course
Rowen White, $197
Seed Seva offers a holistic, indigenous permaculture-based approach to seed stewardship, honoring the many layers of seed culture. This is a powerful seed saving course that spans from practical hands-on skills to cultural context and ancestral memory. This program is guided by principles rooted in an indigenous ecology of interconnected relations. Developed by Rowen White (Mohawk name is Kanienten:hawi, “she brings the snow”) and Sierra Seeds. There are 8 comprehensive modules designed to follow the seasonal cycle from spring to fall. This self-paced online course allows for flexible learning while providing opportunities to connect with fellow students through an interactive online classroom and active Facebook group. Be sure to follow Rowen on Instagram.
Going to Seed, Free
Discover the art and science of growing locally adapted, nutrient-dense food in this self-paced course. Learn seed-saving techniques, the importance of high diversity, and time-honored selection practices to grow resilient crops. Inspired by Joseph's Landrace Gardening, the course combines video, text, and expert insights from seasoned landrace gardeners, along with a wealth of supplementary resources to deepen your knowledge.
Seed School Online
Bill McDorman, Great American Seed Up, $29
The Seed Saving Course includes seven 1.5-hour prerecorded classes, each covering key seed-saving topics. You can access the classes anytime, at your own pace. Each class comes with worksheets and handouts to help reinforce your learning. As a course member, you'll also gain access to a private Facebook group where you can connect with fellow seed savers, ask questions, and share experiences. Bill, a seed saving expert, hosts monthly live Q&A sessions to address your specific questions—providing extra guidance and support along the way.
Seed Seva : Seasonal Mentorship Online Course
Rowen White, $197
Seed Seva offers a holistic, indigenous permaculture-based approach to seed stewardship, honoring the many layers of seed culture. This is a powerful seed saving course that spans from practical hands-on skills to cultural context and ancestral memory. This program is guided by principles rooted in an indigenous ecology of interconnected relations. Developed by Rowen White (Mohawk name is Kanienten:hawi, “she brings the snow”) and Sierra Seeds. There are 8 comprehensive modules designed to follow the seasonal cycle from spring to fall. This self-paced online course allows for flexible learning while providing opportunities to connect with fellow students through an interactive online classroom and active Facebook group. Be sure to follow Rowen on Instagram.
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