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Complete Guide To Saving Seeds, The

About the Author Robert Gough holds a doctorate in botany and is Professor Emeritus of Horticulture at the College of Agriculture, Montana State University.

He is the author of 17 gardening books, 500 extension service publications, and articles for Fine Gardening, Country Journal, National Gardening, Zone 4, Montana Magazine, and Harrowsmith.

He served as Extension Horticulturalist in Montana, hosted the popular Dr. Bob's Northern Gardening Tips radio program for 10 years, and was a panel member on PBS's Montana Ag Live for 15 years. He is a Fellow of both the American Society for Horticultural Science and the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, as well as a member of the advisory board of Zone 4.

"The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds" shows exactly how to collect, save, and cultivate the seeds from more than 300 vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs.

It's easy, and it's fun! The techniques and timing for gathering viable seeds vary from plant to plant, and the book discusses these differences while thoroughly explaining every step in the seed-saving process.

Descriptions of seed biology; tips on how to select plants for the best seeds; and advice on harvesting and cleaning, proper storage and care, and propagating and caring for new seedlings are all presented with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.

Chapters dedicated to individual plants contain species-specific directions and detailed information.

Consumer review about Complete Guide To Saving Seeds, The :
This book is jammed packed with information on seed saving but it is written for the North American market so is not ideal for the UK. Some of the advice can be adapted though.(Read more)