Saving Our Seeds: The Practice & Philosophy
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A seed saving guide
by Bevin (Ben) Cohen, foreword by Jere Gettle
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; from adzuki beans to wheat and everything in between. Seed savers of all levels will benefit from Bevin's easy to follow explanations on important techniques such as hand pollination, isolation, vernalization and even basic flower structure.
A book like this would not be complete without stories that honor the many gardeners, farmers and seed keepers that have dedicated their lives to stewarding these heritage varieties. Within these pages, the seed keepers themselves share their stories and help the reader to understand the importance of SAVING OUR SEEDS.
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About the Author
Bevin (Ben) Cohen is a writer, poet, herbalist, gardener, seed saver and wanderer. He lives and works at Small House Farm with his wife, Heather, and two sons, Elijah and Anakin, on their family homestead in Sanford, Michigan. The Cohen family grows seed crops, herbs and flowers and keep a small flock of laying hens. Bevin is also the founder of MI Seed Library, a community seed sharing initiative that has worked closely with a number of communities to help establish seed library programs across his home state and beyond. He spends his time outside of his gardens offering workshops and lectures across the country on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs and locally grown food. Bevin finds himself at home wherever his hands are in the soil, sowing the seeds of yesterday to reap the bountiful harvest of tomorrow.
Reviews
"Bevin is a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, and one day, he will be the elder that young seed savers seek out to hear his stories."
- NAN FISHER, founder Taos Seed Exchange
"Bevin's enthusiasm for seed saving and the power of seed sovereignty rings through in all of his work. He brings forth practical stories of seed saving triumphs that every grower can enjoy. His education and outreach through seed saving plays a critical role in changing our future to a more sustainable one."
- Brijette PeÑa, owner San Diego Seed Company
"Every once in a while a soul is born who is unique among the masses. Bevin is one of those souls; a naturalist, an herbalist, a storyteller and a keeper of the seed. His passion is infectious, his knowledge is enviable and his ability to connect the dots between growing and saving your own seed seems as natural and necessary as breathing."
- Karen Golden, owner Michigan Heirlooms
