The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

870: Community Seed Saving with Bill McDorman


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Our monthly Seed Chat at SeedChat.org

In This Podcast: In this month's Seed Chat, Greg Peterson and Bill McDorman discuss seed planting, soil temperatures, and techniques for successful gardening. They talk about the Great American Seed Up initiative, which aims to provide communities with affordable seeds through bulk purchases and local events. Highlighting the importance of community involvement in seed resilience, Bill shares a story of a successful effort by a Mormon community in Idaho. The conversation also covers tips for starting seeds indoors with seed mats, avoiding root-bound plants, and the significance of perennial herbs. The discussion emphasizes the vital role of seeds in local food security and sustainability, encouraging people to participate in community seed-saving efforts..

Visit UrbanFarm.org/870-seed for the show notes and links on this episode!

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