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Seed Savers
The Seed Savers group is a special interest group whose primary focus is in preserving the biodiversity of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and small fruits, both annual and perennial and including rare varieties.
In October 2002 the group hosted, with support of The Soil Association and The Rare Fruit Society, the very successful 15th Annual Seed Savers Conference in Adelaide.
The conference brought together seed savers, organic gardeners, progressive thinkers, people concerned about maintaining our biodiversity of food, for two days of hands-on workshops, forums, discussions and key note guest speakers.
A highlight of the conference was the presence and participation for the whole of the weekend of Michel and Jude Fanton, Founders of The Seed Savers Network.
The group started up in February 2000 and meets approximately every two months in various locations in Adelaide and surrounding areas.See Calendar for details
The group organises practical activities such as workshops, garden tours and talks on issues such as correct seed storage techniques, record keeping, how to raise healthy seedlings.
Seeds and plant material are exchanged at meetings as well we share our growing experiences and discuss seed saving related issues such as G.E. Our members range from beginners to experienced growers and seed savers, and with properties that range in size from home units to acreages.
To become involved in preserving the biodiversity of the edible plant species contact
Helen Weston on 85363808
or e-mail dhweston@chariot.net.au
Allison Miller on 8359 6781
or e-mail jamiller@airnet.com.au
Some Seed Saving links:
SEED SAVERS NETWORK - AUSTRALIA
SAVING HERITAGE SEEDS | HERITAGE SEED CURATORS AUSTRALIA
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Contact Us........
Permaculture Association of South Australia
info@permaculturesa.org.au
Or
c/- Conservation Council of SA, Level 1, 157 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Tel/Fax: Graham or Annemarie Brookman (08)8522 6450
Webmistress - Annemarie Brookman
Last Updated 18th December 2004
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