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Book Synopsis The Seed Savers' Handbook by : Jeremy Cherfas
Download or read book The Seed Savers' Handbook written by Jeremy Cherfas and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founder of the UK Heritage Seed Programme and founders of the Australian Seed Savers' Network have collaborated to show how gardeners can protect our global food hertitage -- and eat it, too. The seeds and growth cycles of 80 vegetables and culinary herbs described in detail.
Download or read book Australian Seeds written by Luke Sweedman and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2006 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to the collection, processing and storage of seeds collected in the wild describing procedures and protocols that are of international standard. Includes a comprehensive pictorial guide, in colour, of 1260 Australian seeds clearly showing their size and shape.
Book Synopsis Seed Saving in Australia by : Thomas Ray Blake
Download or read book Seed Saving in Australia written by Thomas Ray Blake and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seed saving is an ancient practice focused on preserving and collecting plant seeds for future use. It begins with selecting robust plants with desired traits and allowing them to produce seeds. Harvested seeds need careful cleaning and drying to ensure viability and prevent mold. Proper storage in a cool, dark, and dry environment is crucial. Seed saving promotes biodiversity, preserves heirloom varieties, and provides insight into the plant life cycle. Seed saving is a rewarding and eco-conscious practice that connects you to the natural cycles of plants In this guide, you will learn the following: 1. Seed Selection: Learn how to select healthy, disease-free plants for seed harvesting. 2. Techniques: Master the techniques of seed collection, drying, and storage for optimal longevity and viability. 3. Plant Diversity: Understand the importance of preserving plant diversity and heirloom varieties. 4. Cross-Pollination: Grasp the basics of preventing cross-pollination to maintain the purity of your seed stock. 5.Saving Money: Save money by producing your own seeds, reducing the need for constant seed purchases. 6. Sustainability: Contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing reliance on commercial seed sources. 7. Improved Results: Selective breeding by saving seeds from the best plants can lead to plants better adapted to your local conditions, requiring less maintenance and meeting your specific preferences. 8. Community Sharing: Explore the rewarding practice of sharing seeds within your gardening community. Seed saving is a rewarding and environmentally responsible practice that empowers you to be more self-sufficient and proactive in preserving plant diversity. Start your journey to becoming a skilled seed saver today.
Book Synopsis The Seed Savers' Handbook for Australia and New Zealand by : Michel Fanton
Download or read book The Seed Savers' Handbook for Australia and New Zealand written by Michel Fanton and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The founders of Australia's Seed Savers' Network show how gardeners can protect the global food heritage - and eat it too. The seeds and growth cycles of 117 vegetables, culinary herbs and edible flowers are described in detail. The book begins with eight chapters on the issues around seeds globally and the practicalities of saving your own seeds. Three quarters of the book is on 117 food plants, mostly vegetables, with the remainder culinary flowers, herbs and spices. Each plant has a description, its wild origins, how to cultivate it, save its seeds or otherwise propagate it, storage of the seed and its medicinal and culinary uses. Permaculture, biodiversity, organics and companion planting are the principles that underlie the contents of this book. This has been a reliable reference book not just on propagating and breeding your own vegetables, but also for how to grow and use both common (corn, tomatoes, beans, cabbages, etc.,) and unusual vegetables, such as tumeric, peanuts and several species of gourds. Included are many Asian and South American vegetables, herbs and spices. 60,000 sold wordwide with 30,000 of the original Australian edition sold and the rest another 30,000 copies of translations and adaptations sold around the world.
Download or read book Seed to Seed written by Suzanne Ashworth and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete seed-saving guide of 160 vegetables, including detailed info on each vegetable.
Book Synopsis Australian Rainforest Seeds by : Michelle Chapman
Download or read book Australian Rainforest Seeds written by Michelle Chapman and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how to grow your own rainforest trees? Is there a beautiful tree that you have always wanted to collect and propagate the seed from? Are you in the business of ecological restoration, rainforest propagation or environmental education? This long-awaited guide to rainforest seed propagation unlocks the secrets to growing 300 rainforest species. Providing specific information on how to sustainably collect, process and germinate seeds, this user-friendly book aims to support a growing movement of rainforest restoration. With invaluable information based on 30 years of research in northern New South Wales, users will find even difficult rainforest species delightfully easy to grow. Seeing a seed germinate, caring for the seedling and eventually planting the tree is deeply satisfying. And, in this time of widespread deforestation, millions of trees are needed for restoration and every tree counts. Whether you are growing one or one hundred thousand, why not start today?
Book Synopsis Saving More Than Seeds by : Catherine Phillips
Download or read book Saving More Than Seeds written by Catherine Phillips and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saving More Than Seeds advances understandings of seed-people relations, with particular focus on seed saving. The practice of reusing and exchanging seeds provides foundation for food production and allows humans and seed to adapt together in dynamic socionatural conditions. But the practice and its practitioners are easily taken for granted, even as they are threatened by neoliberalisation. Combining original ethnographic research with investigation of an evolving corporate seed order, this book reveals seed saving not only as it occurs in fields and gardens but also as it associates with genebanking, genetic engineering, intellectual property rights, and agrifood regulations. Drawing on diverse social sciences literatures, Phillips illustrates ongoing practices of thinking, feeling, and acting with seeds, raising questions about what seed-people relations should accomplish and how different ways of relating might be pursued to change collective futures.
Book Synopsis Pilbara Seed Atlas and Field Guide by : Todd Erickson
Download or read book Pilbara Seed Atlas and Field Guide written by Todd Erickson and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pilbara region in Australia’s arid northwest is rich in flora that is suited to extreme temperatures and boom and bust cycles of moisture availability. It is also a region important for its natural resources. In places where mining activities have finished and the land is under management for ecological restoration, there is increasing demand for information about native plant communities and the biology of their seeds. Pilbara Seed Atlas and Field Guide is the first book to combine plant identification with robust, scientific criteria for cost-effective seed-based rehabilitation. It describes 103 regional plant taxa and provides guidelines for effective collection, cleaning, storage and germination of their seeds. It addresses issues such as timing of collection, quality and viability of seed, and dormancy release, which are essential for successful restoration programs. With photographs to portray the subtle differences and unique features of each species’ biology, this book will be of great use to practitioners in the field, including environmental consultants, rehabilitation companies, commercial seed collectors and government authorities, as well as naturalists and people interested in growing the Pilbara’s remarkable plants.
Book Synopsis Seed Collection of Australian Native Plants by : Murray Ralph
Download or read book Seed Collection of Australian Native Plants written by Murray Ralph and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidelines for collecting seeds from native plants, when to collect them, where to collect.
Book Synopsis Heirloom Seeds in Australia by : Eric Godson
Download or read book Heirloom Seeds in Australia written by Eric Godson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gardening has a special appeal and importance in Australia's wide-ranging and diverse environments. Australian gardeners have a long history of growing plants that are not only well-suited to their area but also rich in legacy and history, from the verdant valleys of Tasmania to the arid expanses of the Outback. "Heirloom Seeds in Australia" celebrates that legacy and extends an open invitation to join an expanding community dedicated to protecting and fostering heirloom seeds. Heirloom seeds are more than just a planting technique; they represent biodiversity and sustainability. Unlike modern hybrid seeds, heirloom varieties are open-pollinated, allowing them to be saved and replanted year after year, preserving their unique characteristics. These seeds offer a wonderful range of flavors, colors, and forms often lacking in commercial seeds. Moreover, growing heirloom seeds helps maintain genetic diversity in our food supply, which is crucial for ecological resilience. Gardening in Australia presents its own set of benefits and challenges. Understanding the unique requirements of heirloom plants in this diverse environment is essential, given the region's varied climate that ranges from tropical to temperate to desert. This book provides thorough instructions specific to Australian growing conditions, ensuring you can successfully cultivate and enjoy heirloom varieties no matter where you are. This book is your all-in-one guide to cultivating, preserving, and enjoying heirloom seeds in Australia. It offers comprehensive information on a wide range of heirloom plants, with each chapter focusing on a specific type of plant, guiding you step-by-step through the entire process from planting to harvesting and seed saving. Here's a glimpse of what to expect: 1. Selection: How to choose heirloom seeds that are appropriate for your region and gardening conditions. 2. Planting and Growing: Detailed guidelines for planting, caring for, and harvesting your heirloom plants. 3. Seed Saving: Methods for preserving seeds from your heirloom plants so you can propagate and share these precious cultivars in the future. 4. Preservation and Storage: Best practices for keeping your seeds viable and vibrant. 5. Resources: A curated list of Australian vendors, seed banks, and gardening groups to support your heirloom gardening journey. You're not simply creating a garden when you decide to cultivate heritage seeds; you're safeguarding a legacy. This book will guide you through the joys and challenges of heritage gardening, providing you with the skills necessary to create a vibrant, diverse garden that captures the essence of Australia's unique environment. So, honor and preserve Australia's rich legacy of heirloom seeds. Embrace the wonder and heritage of these extraordinary plants and join a movement that celebrates biodiversity, sustainability, and a wide variety of delicious foods. "Heirloom Seeds in Australia" is your key to accessing a world of gardening that is both essential for the future and deeply connected to the past.
Download or read book Grow Your Own written by Angus Stewart and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban environments require specific techniques to optimise growing conditions for plants. Two leading experts in horticulture and soil science teach the reader how to grow their own food-from the ground up-in this authoritative, accessible, generously photographed guide. Grow Your Own provides simple step-by-step methods and information enabling the average city dweller to grow food plants at whatever scale their time and resources permit and no matter their location, be it suburban backyard or apartment balcony. Some of the many topics covered include creating the best environment for growing (influenced by water/temperature/light/air quality), setting up the soil; fertilisers, compost and worm farms; choosing crops (annual/perennial/heirloom/modern); propagation, planting and maintenance; pest and disease management; seed saving; rooftop spaces and vertical gardens; and integrated urban farming including bees and poultry.
Book Synopsis Community Seed Banks by : Ronnie Vernooy
Download or read book Community Seed Banks written by Ronnie Vernooy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community seed banks first appeared towards the end of the 1980s, established with the support of international and national non-governmental organizations. This book is the first to provide a global review of their development and includes a wide range of case studies. Countries that pioneered various types of community seed banks include Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Zimbabwe. In the North, a particular type of community seed bank emerged known as a seed-savers network. Such networks were first established in Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA before spreading to other countries. Over time, the number and diversity of seed banks has grown. In Nepal, for example, there are now more than 100 self-described community seed banks whose functions range from pure conservation to commercial seed production. In Brazil, community seed banks operate in various regions of the country. Surprisingly, despite 25 years of history and the rapid growth in number, organizational diversity and geographical coverage of community seed banks, recognition of their roles and contributions has remained scanty. The book reviews their history, evolution, experiences, successes and failures (and reasons why), challenges and prospects. It fills a significant gap in the literature on agricultural biodiversity and conservation, and their contribution to food sovereignty and security.
Download or read book Saving Our Seeds written by Bevin Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seed activist Bevin Cohen takes a deep dive into the hows and whys of the modern seed saving movement. A great how-to guide, leading the reader step by step through the process of saving their seeds from 43 different crops. Seed savers of all levels will benefit from Bevin's easy to follow instructions.
Book Synopsis Seed Storage in Australia by : Australian Agricultural Council. Technical Committee on Seed Storage
Download or read book Seed Storage in Australia written by Australian Agricultural Council. Technical Committee on Seed Storage and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties by : Carol Deppe
Download or read book Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties written by Carol Deppe and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Book title] is the definitive guide to plant breeding and seed saving for the serious home gardener and the small-scale farmer or commercial grower. Discover: how to breed for a wide range of different traits (flavor, size, shape, or color; cold or heat tolerance; pest and disease resistance; and regional adaptation); how to save seed and maintain varieties; how to conduct your own variety trials and other farm- or garden-based research; how to breed for performance under organic or sustainable growing methods."--Back cover.
Book Synopsis A Protocol to Determine Seed Storage Behaviour by : T. D. Hong
Download or read book A Protocol to Determine Seed Storage Behaviour written by T. D. Hong and published by Bioversity International. This book was released on 1996 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides an approach by which conservationists can determine whether or not long-term seed storage is feasible for a particular species, i.e. whether or not that species shows orthodox seed storage behaviour, and provides advice on the implementation of the protocol, examples of ways in which the results from seed storage studies could be misinterpreted due to confounding factors, as well as several alternative approaches for estimating seed storage behaviour prior to carryng out actual investigations with the seeds. In particular, the latter section introduces the concept of a multicriteria approach for estimating seed storage behaviour.
Book Synopsis Australian Native Plants by : Mark Webb
Download or read book Australian Native Plants written by Mark Webb and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2013-06-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australian Native Plants provides a comprehensive guide to the horticulture of our native plants. Based on nearly 50 years of experience at Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth, the book describes the necessary growing conditions for mainly Western Australian native plants and covers some of the more technical aspects such as plant propagation and grafting, the use and benefits of tissue culture, methods of seed collection and storage, and the role of smoke in improving germination. Western Australia is home to about five per cent of the world’s vascular plants and contains Australia’s only terrestrial ‘biodiversity hotspot’. Written by experts with an in-depth knowledge of how to grow these plants outside their natural habitat, Australian Native Plants provides the more technically minded professional or enthusiast with information based on decades of research, experimentation and application. It aims to encourage the growing of Australian plants so that they can be used more widely and contribute to interesting, attractive and diverse private gardens and public landscapes in a changing environment.
