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Marlies Schmitt
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Marlies
Nampa
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 08:21:40 AM
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Hello all you vegetable and flower lovers! I have just finished writing a blurb in my book that I'm creating for my granddaughter (Maria Elaine) Mae. It's all about gardening on our 2.5 acres in rural Nampa, ID. The topics in the book so far are, Organic Gardening, Crop Rotation, Composting, Earthworms, Drip irrigation and Water Conservation, and now Heirloom Seeds. It's knowledge I've learned about gardening that I want to condense for her when she's ready to garden (she's only 16 months old, but you can't start too soon.
I am passionate about Heirloom Seeds. I started with Heirloom Seeds from two sources and learned how to save the seeds from year-to-year. My blurb is all about the need to plant and grow Heirloom Seeds in EVERY vegetable garden., the reasons why Hybrid Seeds were manufactured (mass production, monopoly, transporting from one geographical area in the country to another etc. etc.). If you'd like a copy I'll gladly email it to you! Spread the word!
Duck Lane Winery |
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 08:40:28 AM
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Mae is very lucky to have you. I would love to have this info. I'm a kinda new gardener, just learning. I'll send you an email.
Thanks,
Kathy |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 1:06:23 PM
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I have done exclusively heirlooms last year and this year. I am saving my own seed also-the full circle. Your Granddaughter is so lucky to have you do this for her.
Age only matters if you are wine or cheese.
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
2325 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2010 : 1:11:21 PM
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Yes! I have been reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" and it is reminding me of the value of preserving our seed heritage. I'll get my e-mail to you today. We have been gardening for a lot of years but are taking it a lot more seriously now.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 10:08:24 AM
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I have begun to grow some heirlooms this year and am going to go all heirloom next year. You have any suggestions for books on saving seed? I really want to learn.
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 08:20:24 AM
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Yes, Marlies, I would like to know more about saving seeds too (like Angela). Are there any good books you could recommend? I love stickin' it to Monsanto!!
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 10:15:53 AM
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I just located a book at the library that I will be purchasing called seed to seed. It is really great!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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Marlies Schmitt
Farmgirl in Training
36 Posts
Marlies
Nampa
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2010 : 1:47:03 PM
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Lisa at Amishland Heirloom Seeds has a lot of great free information on saving Heirloom Seeds. Her website is www.amishlandseeds.com Her single woman company and endeavor is awesome. I've ordered seeds from her. I love her detailed information on how to save specific seeds of various vegetables. I've used her method for two years and it works great!
Books would be Heirloom Gardening & Seed to Seed
Good luck,
Marlies
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