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Author: Electra de Peyster

Planning a seed garden

September 29, 2017 Electra de Peyster Leave a comment

There are several things to consider when planning a seed garden: Know what kind of seed you have. Generally it…

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Open Source Seed Initiative

February 10, 2016 Electra de Peyster Leave a comment

What’s new for 2016? A number of plant breeders, farmers and seed companies have joined together to start the Open…

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Planning a Seed Garden

January 15, 2015 Electra de Peyster Leave a comment

Even though it is still winter, it is the time to start thinking about your spring planting and which plants…

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Posted in: Seed garden Filed under: isolation distances, planning a seed garden, pollinators, population sizes

Seed Libraries in the News

January 8, 2015 Electra de Peyster Leave a comment

“Seed libraries, often located in public libraries or other community gathering points, are institutions created for the purpose of sharing…

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Posted in: Seed Libaries Filed under: Seed Libraries, SELC, West County Community Seed Exchange

William Woys Weaver at Heirloom Expo

September 19, 2014 Electra de Peyster Leave a comment

Last week I attended the Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa, California and heard William Woys Weaver give a talk about…

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Posted in: Seed collections, Seed people Filed under: Heirloom Expo, Roughwood Seed Collection, William Woys Weaver

Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa, California

September 10, 2014 Electra de Peyster Leave a comment

The Heirloom Expo is this week in Santa Rosa, CA. This is a great showcase for the pure food movement,…

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Posted in: Seed events Filed under: Heirloom Expo, Seed companies

Welcome to SeedStewards

June 22, 2014 Electra de Peyster Leave a comment

Welcome to SeedStewards. Seeds are living organisms. They contain genetic material, proteins and carbohydrates that provide everything the seed needs…

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Posted in: Welcome Filed under: history, Intro
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