The College of Continuing Education and Community Service at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is offering an introductory seed saving workshop from 9 a.m.-noon June 24 in UH-Hilo’s PB-7 Meeting Room. ADVERTISING The College of Continuing Education and Community
The College of Continuing Education and Community Service at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is offering an introductory seed saving workshop from 9 a.m.-noon June 24 in UH-Hilo’s PB-7 Meeting Room.
The cost is $45.
Seed Saving for the Home Gardener will teach participants how to save and store locally adapted seeds for use in their garden or for sharing in the community. Topics will include basic reproductive biology of flowering plants, processing techniques, equipment, best storage practices and germination testing.
Materials will be provided. However, students are encouraged to bring any seeds they would like to share in a seed exchange, along with a quart-size airtight container to use in creating a seed bank.
For more information or to register, call 932-7830 or visit hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs.
