SEED SAVING COURSE

Saturday 28th February, 9.30 – 5pm

At Brook End LAND Centre Compton Dundon (near Street/Glastonbury)

The course will cover:
• Why save seed?
• How pollination works
• Basic seed biology and botany
• Methods of annual and perennial seed saving
• Practical harvesting of seeds
• How to store seeds
• Corporate control of seeds and seed sovereignty

The course will involve practical, participatory sessions. The course includes a home-grown, home-made lunch and salad, as well as refreshments.

Cost: The cost of the course is banded on the basis of income:

Up to 14K p/year Free
14K-20K p/year £25
20K upwards £45

About the Tutor: Carol Stone has many years experience as
a food grower and seed saver. Carol set  up West Somerset Seed Saver’s in 2009 to 
promote use of locally grown seed and food security. She has written a seed saving handbook packed A with practical tips and know-how about selecting, saving
and storing annual, biennial and perennial vegetables. She 
has delivered seed saving workshops to Transition Groups  and community garden projects. Carol has a Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and is passionate about involving more people in food production, community food growing and cooking, and building more sustainable and resilient food systems.

To book please email nicole@feedavalon.org.uk

More info: www.feedavalon.org.uk/ seed-saving-course