Starting Your Seed Saving Journey: A Beginner's Path to a Sustainable and Diverse Garden
Seymour Flynn
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Starting Your Seed Saving Journey: A Beginner's Path to a Sustainable and Diverse Garden Starting Your Seed Saving Journey is a comprehensive guide tailored for beginners who are eager to explore the world of seed saving. This book provides an insightful and practical approach to understanding the importance of seed saving, the techniques involved, and how it contributes to a sustainable and diverse garden. The journey begins with an exploration of the historical and cultural significance of seed saving, highlighting how this ancient practice has sustained communities and preserved plant diversity for generations. Readers will gain an understanding of the science behind seeds, learning about plant reproduction, pollination, and the genetic diversity that seed saving helps maintain. As you progress through the book, you'll be introduced to various methods of seed saving, from selecting the best plants for saving seeds to the processes of harvesting, cleaning, and storing them. Each chapter is filled with easy-to-follow instructions, accompanied by detailed illustrations and photographs to ensure clarity and confidence in your seed-saving endeavors The content of this book is designed to captivate and engage readers, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on activities.
Duration - 5h 40m.
Author - Seymour Flynn.
Narrator - Digital Voice Archie G.
Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Huong T Do ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Starting Your Seed Saving Journey: A Beginner's Path to a Sustainable and Diverse Garden Starting Your Seed Saving Journey is a comprehensive guide tailored for beginners who are eager to explore the world of seed saving. This book provides an insightful and practical approach to understanding the importance of seed saving, the techniques involved, and how it contributes to a sustainable and diverse garden. The journey begins with an exploration of the historical and cultural significance of seed saving, highlighting how this ancient practice has sustained communities and preserved plant diversity for generations. Readers will gain an understanding of the science behind seeds, learning about plant reproduction, pollination, and the genetic diversity that seed saving helps maintain. As you progress through the book, you'll be introduced to various methods of seed saving, from selecting the best plants for saving seeds to the processes of harvesting, cleaning, and storing them. Each chapter is filled with easy-to-follow instructions, accompanied by detailed illustrations and photographs to ensure clarity and confidence in your seed-saving endeavors The content of this book is designed to captivate and engage readers, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on activities. Duration - 5h 40m. Author - Seymour Flynn. Narrator - Digital Voice Archie G. Published Date - Thursday, 16 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Huong T Do ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: Introduction to Seed Saving 4
Duration:00:00:04
1.1 Why Save Seeds? 4
Duration:00:07:46
1.2 The History of Seed Saving 8
Duration:00:07:30
1.3 Benefits of Seed Saving 11
Duration:00:09:00
1.4 Understanding Plant Reproduction 16
Duration:00:06:10
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Seed Saving 19
Duration:00:00:04
2.1 Choosing the Right Plants 19
Duration:00:06:10
2.2 Creating a Seed Saving Journal 22
Duration:00:05:49
2.3 Seed Saving Supplies 25
Duration:00:05:42
2.4 Safety Precautions 28
Duration:00:07:58
Chapter 3: Understanding Seed Anatomy 33
Duration:00:00:04
3.1 Parts of a Seed 33
Duration:00:07:54
3.2 Seed Development 37
Duration:00:08:25
3.3 Seed Dormancy 41
Duration:00:04:12
3.4 Seed Viability 43
Duration:00:05:39
Chapter 4: Annual vs. Perennial Plants 46
Duration:00:00:04
4.1 Differences Between Annuals and Perennials 46
Duration:00:08:03
4.2 Seed Saving from Annuals 50
Duration:00:06:39
4.3 Seed Saving from Perennials 53
Duration:00:06:22
4.4 Common Examples of Each 56
Duration:00:09:13
Chapter 5: Pollination and Its Impact on Seed Saving 62
Duration:00:00:05
5.1 Types of Pollination 62
Duration:00:06:57
5.2 Self-Pollination 65
Duration:00:07:07
5.3 Cross-Pollination 69
Duration:00:07:18
5.4 Pollination Techniques 72
Duration:00:07:27
Chapter 6: Harvesting Seeds 77
Duration:00:00:03
6.1 When to Harvest Seeds 77
Duration:00:06:32
6.2 Harvesting Techniques 80
Duration:00:07:17
6.3 Tools for Harvesting 84
Duration:00:09:03
6.4 Post-Harvest Handling 88
Duration:00:06:01
Chapter 7: Cleaning and Storing Seeds 92
Duration:00:00:04
7.1 Cleaning Seeds 92
Duration:00:04:15
7.2 Drying Seeds 94
Duration:00:05:05
7.3 Storing Seeds Properly 97
Duration:00:06:01
7.4 Shelf Life of Seeds 100
Duration:00:04:30
Chapter 8: Testing Seed Viability 103
Duration:00:00:04
8.1 Methods for Testing Seed Viability 103
Duration:00:06:09
8.2 Germination Tests 106
Duration:00:06:22
8.3 Seed Viability Charts 109
Duration:00:07:56
8.4 Troubleshooting Poor Germination 113
Duration:00:07:00
Chapter 9: Saving Seeds from Common Vegetables 117
Duration:00:00:04
9.1 Tomatoes 117
Duration:00:04:54
9.2 Peppers 119
Duration:00:04:47
9.3 Beans and Peas 122
Duration:00:06:38
9.4 Lettuce and Greens 125
Duration:00:06:04
9.5 Root Vegetables 128
Duration:00:07:05
Chapter 10: Saving Seeds from Common Herbs and Flowers 133
Duration:00:00:05
10.1 Basil 133
Duration:00:05:40
10.2 Mint 136
Duration:00:06:15
10.3 Marigolds 139
Duration:00:05:27
10.4 Sunflowers 142
Duration:00:07:21
10.5 Lavender 145
Duration:00:04:14
Chapter 11: Seed Saving from Uncommon and Heirloom Varieties 148
Duration:00:00:06
11.1 Identifying Heirloom Plants 148
Duration:00:11:49
11.2 Benefits of Heirloom Seeds 154
Duration:00:06:11
11.3 Challenges of Saving Heirloom Seeds 157
Duration:00:06:03
11.4 Success Stories 160
Duration:00:13:52
Chapter 12: Community Seed Saving and Sharing 167
Duration:00:00:04
12.1 Starting a Seed Swap 167
Duration:00:06:06
12.2 Building a Seed Library 170
Duration:00:06:47
12.3 Networking with Other Seed Savers 173
Duration:00:07:13
12.4 Sharing Seeds with Neighbors and Friends 177
Duration:00:05:52