Seeds of the Future

Something as simple as saving seeds from heirloom plants helps to protect our future. Each seed is a reservoir of genetic diversity, giving our food and ornamental plants broad adaptations to a variety of conditions. Sara will work with you to discuss the process of seed harvesting, methods to save seeds and how to grow them for the next season. Each participant will harvest some heirloom seeds to take home.Instructor: Sara Smith, avid home gardener and Education Program registrar, Duke GardensLocation: Doris Duke CenterParticipant limit: 25Fee: $15; Gardens members $12Information/registration: 919-668-1707 or gardenseducation@duke.edu.Home Horticulture Certificate elective course (2 hours) gardens.duke.edu