Join Patricia Larenas as she continues her discussion of seed saving basics. Part 2 will cover saving seeds from cucumbers and squashes; biennial crops, such as brassicas (kale, broccoli, etc.); and carrots. If time allows, popular herbs such as sweet basil and cilantro will be discussed, too. You'll also learn simple ways to test the viability of your stored seeds (germination testing). You'll receive resources for learning more about saving seeds and plant propagation. This program will be hsoted online through the Zoom app/website. You will receive a link to the event after registration.

Patricia Larenas has been saving seeds for over ten years. She studied horticulture and landscape design at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, and writes about gardening and saving seeds on her website, Urban Artichoke. She is a listed member of Seed Savers Exchange, the Community Seed Network, Native Seed/Search, and a volunteer for Cooperative Gardens Commission (Coop Gardens), a new nonprofit formed in response to the pandemic.