


Survival Plants – Part 2
Continue to learn about the best seed sources and recommended plants you can include in your survival garden including different varieties of beans, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers –– with many practical tips. Presented by CORAC’s Sustainable Living team. Run...
Survival Plants – Part 1
Learn about the best seed sources and recommended plants you can include in your survival garden including different varieties of squash, beets, cucumbers and brassica species –– with many practical tips. Presented by CORAC’s Sustainable Living team. Run Time: ...
Seeds, Seedlings & Gardening (Video Class)
In this latest Zoom collaboration from the Sustainable Living team, Jacquie (Region 6) discusses “Seed Saving” and “Starting Your Seeds For the Next Season,” followed by Mick’s discussion on “Winter Gardening” and “How...
Sprouting 103 – Seed Recommendations
If you are just starting out, here is a list of our top recommendations for a well-rounded, healthy and nutritious sprout yield. Alfalfa sprouts are a popular sprouting variety featuring a mild taste. Add it to any dish for a big dose of nutrition and extra crunch....
Sprouting 102 – Detailed Methods
Seeds Start with seeds that are raw and untreated. Bean seeds such as fava, black, and navy can be sprouted by following the information provided for pinto beans on the chart. Soaking Time The number of hours listed don’t need to be followed exactly. Most seeds will...
Sprouting 101
So you’ve prudently stocked some nonperishable food supplies for an emergency (such as canned goods, rice and grains). That’s good. Maybe you’ve tried your hand at gardening some of your favorite vegetables, or taken the time to learn something about foraging wild...
Beet Seeds
Ordinary Wisdom [Mick] Some considerations about buying beet seeds in bulk: (1) If you have a crop failure (say, something eats your entire planting of early beets), it would be good to have enough seed to replant during that season. (2) Beets are biennial; so one...
Growing Corn
[MB] Personally, I don’t grow corn anymore because for my purposes (cornmeal) it takes up a ton of space for not that much return. But for those interested in growing corn, it would be wise to buy several years’ worth of non-GMO seed (and preferably heirloom or...