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Collect your own seeds to grow herbs, veggies and flowers, with this unique gardener''s kit. 50 illustrated cards introduce these species: Cauliflower, parsnip, radish, chard, tomato, chilli, kohl rabi, gourd, cape gooseberry, carrot, peas, runner bean, sweetcorn, aubergine, ocra, onion, chives, globe artichoke, wild strawberry, zinnia, viola, common poppy, nasturtiums, cosmos, sunflowers, morning glory, nigella, amaranth, lacy phacelia, cornflower, echinacea, columbine, Chinese meadow-rue, nicotiana grape hyacinth, wisteria, marigold, delphinium, foxglove, English bluebell, fuchsia, peanut cactus, trumpet Pitcher, forget-me-not, Spanish flag, sweet pea, cup-and-saucer vine, sweet william, phlox, field scabious, fleabane, sweet cicely, painted sage, hummingbird mint, statice, meadowsweet, fairy bouquet snapdragon, honeywort, purple loosestrife. The booklet gives you general advice on seed collection, storage and germination - so you''ll be able to apply your knowledge to a huge range of other species, too. Finally, five seed collection envelopes will help you keep your seeds safe and sound over the winter.
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Becky Searle is an ecologist, botanist and kitchen gardener best known for combining sound science with a passion for nature. She encourages others to garden with sustainable and natural processes, explaining practices and principles in a down-to-earth and easy-to-digest way. She has a regular feature in Kitchen Garden magazine and also writes for Gardener’s World, Bloom, and Homes & Gardens. With Richard Chivers, she hosts the Seed Pod podcast, and uses her strong social media presence to celebrate the joys and the importance of organic gardening.
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50 illustrated cards covering everything you need to know about collecting, planting and nurturing seeds.
Nothing is more satisfying than growing plants from seed yourself. With this unique gardening kit, you can confidently collect the right seeds, watch them germinate, and see them grow to their full glory— whether you’re growing veggies, herbs, or flowers.
A beautiful package combining illustrated cards, an information booklet and envelopes for seed collecting, The Seed Collector’s Kit is the ultimate guide to creating a sustainable garden (for free!).
FEATURING BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS from internationally renowned natural history illustrator Rachel Pedder-Smith.
INCLUDES EXPERT TEXT by Becky Searle (garden writer, soil expert and co-creator of The Seed Pod).
A BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE GIFT for gardeners of all levels.
EACH CARD INTRODUCES A DIFFERENT SPECIES, while the 28-page booklet lays the groundwork for your seed collecting.
LEARN how to store seeds so they retain their potency, and plant them so each seed’s chances are maximized.
CARDS INCLUDE:
Vegetables:
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Arugula, Parsnip, Radish, Chard, Tomato, Pepper, Chilli, Lettuce, Kohl Rabi, Luffa (Squash family), Cape gooseberry, Carrot, Peas, Beans, Sweetcorn, Popcorn, Eggplant, Okra, Achocha, Onion
Herbs:
Basil, Cilantro, Chive, Parsley
Flowers:
Rudbeckia, Zinnia, Viola, Nasturtium, Cosmos, Poppy, Marigold, Calendula, Antirrhinum, Dahlia, Sunflower
