Gardeners are rediscovering the time-honored tradition of seed saving. By growing and storing your own seeds, you can save money; use seeds from plants that have thrived in your particular growing conditions; preserve your favorite strains of vegetables and flowers; and share seeds with family, friends, and neighbors. Marc Rogers offers everything you need to know to successfully raise, harvest, and store seeds for a lifetime of productive gardens.
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From Library Journal
This compact, clearly written book explains how to select, harvest, and store seeds from more than 100 vegetables and flowers commonly grown in home gardens. It is packed with common-sense advice including how to pollinate, how to avoid unwanted crosses, and which plant qualities to look for. Novice and skilled gardeners alike will wish to experiment with this rewarding and satisfying practice. Those seeking information on the history behind the principles of saving seeds may enjoy Gary Paul Nabhan's Enduring Seeds: Native American Agriculture and Wild Plant Conservation ( LJ 3/1/89). Recommended for gardening collections.
- Annette Aiello, Smithsonian Tropical Research Inst . , Panama
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Annette Aiello, Smithsonian Tropical Research Inst . , Panama
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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“This paperback…will be treasured by both frugal gardeners and those committed to preserving old-time and regional strains of plants.”
United Press International
“This compact, clearly written book…is packed with common sense advice including how to pollinate, how to avoid unwanted crosses, and which plant qualities to look for….Novice and skilled gardeners alike will wish to experiment with this rewarding and satisfying practice.”
Library Journal
“Here in one compact paperback is all you need to know about growing garden plants from seed.”
Newark Star L edger
“Rogers tells you all you need to know to raise, harvest and store seeds for popular and easy-to-grow vegetable and ornamental plants. It’s a plus, not only for the frugal gardener, but as a means of preserving heirloom varieties.”
The Plain Dealer
“[Saving Seeds] tells you how to collect, dry, and store seeds, how to test them for germination and what to look for in the plants from which you save seeds.”
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is hard to justify spending money on anything when you live in poverty, but I thought that this book may pay for itself. I was right. I have only had it for a few months, and already it has helped me to grow enough food to pay for itself. My plan is to completely stop buying seeds within 3 years, and if all of the points in this book work as good as the ones that I have already used I see no problem with sticking with that plan.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Saving seeds is a time-honored tradition. This book tells you all you need to know about how to raise, harvest, and store seeds for the easiest-to-grow and most popular vegetables and ornamental plants. Answers hundreds of frequently asked gardening questions.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book so I could start harvesting my own seeds for vegetable gardening. This is the exact reference I was looking for. Each veggie detailed with instructions for selecting, protecting from cross polination, harvesting and storing. Lots of info for flowers too, but flower seed harvesting is much more straight forward, so I think it is covered appropriately.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good!
Since my wife has requested ("instructed...lol!"), that I bring certain seeds home with me from my travels, I got this reference guide so I'd do it right (not screw it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by ERIC M JOHNSON
5.0 out of 5 stars
ITS OLD TIME KNOWLEDGE!
I WAS AMAZED AT HOW MANY WAYS THERE ARE TO SAVE NATURAL (NON-HYBRID) SEEDS, FROM SELECTION OF THE RIGHT PLANT TO HARVEST FROM, AND HOW TO HARVEST THE SEEDS AND HANDLE THEM... Read more
Published 3 months ago by PJDSR
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
Very informative and answered all of my questions about seed saving. The price will be worth it if you follow her advice.
Published 3 months ago by Noah long
5.0 out of 5 stars
No issues
Great for the money. I bought this for when the S H T F and I believe it will serve me well for that purpose and at a decent price.
Published 4 months ago by hodgie98
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kind of basic.
Found the book not as informative as I expected. Quite simple, good for a very beginning seed saver.
Would recommend to beginner.
Would recommend to beginner.
Published 4 months ago by Rainelle
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it
Great gift giver. Also a must have for beginner gardeners. We all need to know how to save on anything from money to seeds.
Published 4 months ago by Norma Jean Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
I'm a beginner so not sure if this has everything I need to know to start. It seems to . Have to wait til my garden comes in .
Published 4 months ago by dave davis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
I was torn between this book and Seed to Seed, and I ended up going with Seed to Seed because it was very highly recommended. Read more
Published 22 months ago by dealfinder500
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential skill for survival!
Once you are growing your own food, you should be able to gather seeds and prepare them yourselves, for the next years planting! Read more
Published on March 15, 2011 by Vicki Smith
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed so far
So far I've only had the book a few days, yet the reason I got the book in the 1st place is to get me started on GROWING seeds, which IS indicated in the title. Read more
Published on March 11, 2011 by BnCMama
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 3
books:
- Plant Breeding (The Institute of Biology's Studies in Biology) by W.J.C. Lawrence in Back Matter
- Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers by Donald N. Maynard in Back Matter
- Plant Propagation by Wiley in Back Matter
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