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Seed Saving Class – October 3

Events

Want to learn more about heritage and open pollinated seeds, why you can’t save hybrid seeds, and more? Join the movement.  Create your own seed legacy.  Learn about seeds and how to save seeds using the wet and dry method of seed collection, how to dry, and store seeds.   Lynda Garvin, the Sandoval County Agriculture Agent, will be teaching a class on Seed Saving on Saturday October 3, 2015 from 10:00 to Noon at the Esther Bone Library located at 950 Pinetree Rd SE, Rio…

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Plants from seed save money, add variety

Growing Tips

By Judy Jacobs, SCMG In the middle of January, when most people are recovering from the holidays and wondering who will play in the Super Bowl, I can be found in my sunroom sorting seeds. We are fortunate to live in New Mexico, but many plants don’t agree with our choice. Before finalizing your selection, consult the extensive resources offered by the Sandoval County Extension Office. This site includes a plant selector, how-to videos and a link to a comprehensive list of publications (desertblooms.nmsu.edu). When…

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Seed Saving

Growing Tips

by Dave Pojmann Most Master Gardeners have heard that we support a seed library at the Esther Bone Library in Rio Rancho. The library needs seeds that are locally grown and able to withstand the unusual conditions found in Sandoval County. Cande Lewis has taken over as project chair of the seed library, and she can use your help in donating and sorting seeds. As a refresher, a few hints on seed saving are listed below. Only seeds from open-pollinated, not hybrid, plants will produce…

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