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Digging Deeper Into Seed Saving

CIlantro-- green seed waiting to mature

This is a continuation of our primer on seed saving. If you did not read it, or need a refresher of the overview, please read part 1.

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Seed Saving

Fermenting Tomato seeds. Photo – John Porter. source: blogs.extension.org

If you received seeds from Edible Evanston’s seed swap in the spring, you can save seeds from the vegetables you grew! Choose to save the seeds from your healthiest, best producing plants. Before you go to the effort of saving seeds from your annuals, here are some questions to ask:

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Upcoming Events

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers wanted and a green thumb is not needed!

Edible Evanston and its associated projects can use your help.

Two waivers are required to participate: one for Edible Evanston, and one for the City of Evanston. You can sign it on-site, but if you are under 18 years old a parent or guardian must sign.

It's easiest to sign using the online versions

    • City of Evanston waiver form
    • Edible Evanston and Climate Action Evanston form

The Edible Evanston/Climate Action Evanston release is also available here if you prefer to print it and bring a copy with you.

If you have questions, email our volunteer coordinator.

Watch this space for details on all our other opportunities, dates and requirements or contact us.