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08 Nov 07 - 03:52 AM (#2188782) Subject: BS: save our seeds From: The Sandman programme on BBC radio4,Jonathan Porritt,should be available on listen again.Dick Miles |
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09 Nov 07 - 10:00 AM (#2189786) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: Stilly River Sage You want to mention a little more about this? |
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09 Nov 07 - 11:57 AM (#2189887) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: Amos I think we should ask Little Hawk to start the "Save Our Seeds" campaign. We could get him one of those Depends-type cod -pieces for the purpose. A |
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09 Nov 07 - 12:47 PM (#2189924) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: Mrrzy I always save the seeds, and the stems - then, when you're out, you aren't *really* out. |
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09 Nov 07 - 04:55 PM (#2190129) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: GUEST,Bert on Kelly's machine. LOL! nice one Mrrzy. |
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10 Nov 07 - 09:58 AM (#2190469) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: The Sandman listen to it onBBC radio 4,bbc. it is about[Amongst other things] trying to save rare seeds. |
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10 Nov 07 - 11:43 AM (#2190519) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: Neil D My buddies sing a song called "Save Your Seeds" I don't think they wrote it but I forget who did. The chorus goes: Save your seeds(save your seeds), save your seeds(save your seeds) A little soil and water are all you're gonna need Save your seeds (save your seeds), save your seeds (save your seeds) It doesn't take a miracle to cultivate a weed |
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11 Nov 07 - 10:04 PM (#2191660) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: GUEST,Jim Martin http://www.irishseedsavers.ie |
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11 Nov 07 - 10:29 PM (#2191668) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: Q (Frank Staplin) American Southwest and northern Mexico: Native Seeds Search Chile, beans, peas, etc. |
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12 Nov 07 - 12:30 AM (#2191715) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: Janie http://seedsavers.org/. Probably the the broadest of the USA organizations. See Organic Gardening magazine, Mother Earth News, etc., for seed saver exchanges. |
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12 Nov 07 - 11:39 AM (#2191995) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: The PA I bought some strange shaped organic red peppers last winter from Sainsburys. The flavour was outstanding, so we saved the seed and planted it this year. The result was brilliant, the best crop of sweet red peppers ever, and we are still picking - them from an unheated greenhouse in Worcestershire ! |
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12 Nov 07 - 11:51 AM (#2192004) Subject: RE: BS: save our seeds From: GUEST,PMB One of the problems is that some years ago the EU designated certain breeds of plants as commercial, and banned the sale (outside the country of origin) of those off the list. Typical beaurocratic ignorance, and it led to the wholesale destruction of rare breeds of apples and pears among many others. Another factor is that supermarkets want predictable products, chosen for looks and price rather than considerations of flavour and variety. And another problem is cross- contamination from GM varieties, which are increasingly being promoted by governments (especially the EU) under pressure from agribusiness. Saving and swapping seeds of old varieties, and growing them yourself, is an enjoyable way of waving the number of fingers of your choice* at the control freaks. *Round our way, it's usually six. |