Harvesting and saving your seeds: towards greater food autonomy
Seed harvesting is an ancestral knowledge that is unavoidable within our settled communities. At first glance, this practice may seem complex, even intimidating. However, the art of collecting seeds is within the reach of all gardeners. This know-how considerably enriches the experience of any gardening enthusiast and represents the foundations of greater market gardening and food autonomy. This workshop is intended to be an introduction to the basic concepts of seed harvesting and saving. It aims to enable everyone to learn the basics and explore the countless possibilities.
Workshop content:
- The seed maturation phase
- Wet extraction methods
- Dry extraction methods
- Seed storage conditions
Included :
- Coffee and refreshments
- Attendance prizes
- 10% off your purchases at the store Écoumène on the day of your workshop
“Wow, a whole world to discover! Explained by the Gabrielle with passion and listening, the workshop went by too quickly. The subject is really fascinating!”
Refund Policy: Workshop refundable until the Monday preceding the event. The 5% administrative fee is non-refundable. 6 participants minimum required for the event to hold, otherwise a full refund will be made.
Date:
- October 19 2024
Hour
- 13 h 00 min - 16 h 00 min
Price
- $ 50
Location
- 2855 hp. of l'écoumène, Saint-Damien, J0K2E0
speaker
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Gabrielle Rochon-SabourinDirector of the seeds department at Jardins de l'écoumène, Gabrielle has been working in the seed world for almost 8 years. Passionate about issues of autonomy and food sovereignty, she has developed her expertise around the preservation of seeds of open-pollinated varieties adapted to Quebec.
