Description

A Seed Saving Class is offered on Saturday, September 26 at Balsam Moon Preserve west of Pine River. There are two parts to the class. Part I is 10am-noon and is more presentation style. Part II is 1-3pm and is hands-on seed saving with a few produce items and possibly some flowers. If participating in both sessions plan to bring a sack lunch. 

Barbara Kaufman of the Pine River Seed Library will be presenting and demonstrating. She’s received training from Seed Savers of Iowa and is versed in process of saving seeds on many common vegetables and some flowers. Participants will get seeds to take home, just bring your own containers (envelopes, small bottles with lids, plastic bags, etc.). If you have seeds to exchange or give away, you are welcome to bring them. If you have raised some seeds at home but have questions about how to process them, you may bring some with you and we will discuss some appropriate processing techniques. A winnower will be available for processing small seeds such as lettuce. 

Registration is encouraged by calling 218-587-3808 or emailing BalsamMoon3148@gmail.com. There is a sliding fee for the class of $5-20. You are also welcome to come visit and simply walk the trails, grounds, flower gardens, labyrinth or sit by the pond and enjoy nature. BMP is a non-profit organization sharing an alternative, sustainable, spiritual place of peace, honoring the earth and all living things. 

They are located at 3148 Bungo Creek Ln SW, Pine River (6 miles west of Pine River out CR2 and 4 miles south on CR25 to Bungo Creek Ln). 

For more information about Balsam Moon Preserve visit the website at: https://balsammoonpreserve.wixsite.com/balsam or FB, email BalsamMoon3148@gmail.com or call 218-587-3808.