Seed/Grain Celebration

[Akiva Werbalowsky]

There's about six spaces left to register for the Seed Saving and Grain 
Culture catered event on Feb. 27 in Ojai, as well as two scholarships which 
have been graciously provided. We are also seeking a work-exchange 
videographer with digital or Hi-8 equipment.

Since this is the only "how-to" event of this type planned in our bioregion, 
hopefully we can serve everyone interested. The earliest wishing to register 
will have priority if there is a waiting list for a second such event due to 
demand.

Thanks for all your encouraging words of appreciation! We're looking forward 
to a great time,
Akiva
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SEED SAVING and GRAIN CULTURE
A special one-day Workshop/Celebration for experienced gardeners

Presented by Ecospirit, a California non-profit community group dedicated to 
care of the Earth and all its inhabitants

*Includes Gourmet Organic Lunch by Andrea Rolston of Temple Cuisine*

Ecological nutrition depends upon local community protection of plant
genetic heritage through seed saving and culture. During this unique
hands-on event, we will learn how to select, process, and grow the
healthiest seed available. We will practice these skills and each
participant receives his/her own valuable collection of organic,
locally-grown seed to enjoy this ancient heritage in their homes and
gardens.

Co-taught by:

Lorenz Schaller, director of the Kusa Seed Research Foundation and respected 
as our bioregion's most knowledgable organic grain culture expert. The 
unique seedbank which Lorenz stewards is living testimony of ancient human 
partnership with nourishing plants.

Akiva Werbalowsky, grower of the most varied food and medicine gardens
in our bioregion, founder of the California State University Permaculture 
Program, and perennial organizer of community seed exchanges.

WHEN: Sunday February 27, 9:30am-3:30pm

Continental breakfast starts 9am. Lunchbreak is noon-1pm

WHERE: a home botanical garden near Ojai, CA  where many varieties of
grains and winter vegetable crops are flourishing at a scale perfect for the 
home garden

COST: $50 or equivalent value (community currency or trade goods) Please 
inquire about scholarship availability.

FOOD: Included is a fresh gourmet organic lunch (vegetarian with some
dairy) by chef par excellance Andrea Rolston of Temple Cuisine. Special 
dietary needs accommodated with prior notice. Also included is a healthy 
continental breakfast.

This is a small group workshop and registration will fill quickly
(especially when it's known that Andrea is preparing lunch!)

Register by sending check payable to:
Ecospirit
PO Box 1766
Ojai CA  93024

This workshop will be videotaped.

For more info email: seedmind at usa.net  or  phone: 805-646-1136


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