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Beginning seed saving for the home gardener, Jim Ulager

eng

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non fiction

Beginning seed saving for the home gardener

1083878266

Jim Ulager

"Many people garden because they enjoy the independence of producing their own food. Yet for many, the how and why of producing seeds remains mysterious and even intimidating. This book explores how seed saving is not only easier than we think, but why it is essential for vibrant, independent, and bountiful gardens."--, Provided by publisher

Seed saving belongs in the home garden -- Saving seed: what we need to know about our plants in order to save seed: general principles -- If it's your first time: easy inbreeding plants with perfect flowers -- Plants with moving parts -- Not as hard as they look: biennials and obligate outbreeders -- What have we missed? -- Strategies for success -- Final recommendations: try it!