CERES propagates heirloom plants for our market gardens, nursery, local retailers and farmers markets. Seeds are collected from a diverse range of non hybrid, open pollinated plants. Each week groups of volunteers work with the Propagation Team to grow organic herb and vegetable seedlings. These are later planted in the Honey Lane and Merri [...]]]>

CERES propagates heirloom plants for our market gardens, nursery, local retailers and farmers markets. Seeds are collected from a diverse range of non hybrid, open pollinated plants. Each week groups of volunteers work with the Propagation Team to grow organic herb and vegetable seedlings. These are later planted in the Honey Lane and Merri Creek Market Gardens or sold at the CERES Nursery. This project sustains urban agriculture by saving seeds and propagating seedlings for productive use. Biodiversity encompasses the variety of all living things — plants, animals, micro-organisms and the ecosystems they form. Greater diversity of species and ecosystems creates greater resilience. CERES propagates open pollinated plants, including many heirloom varieties. Each week groups of committed volunteers work with the Propagation Team growing organic vegetable seedlings, herbs and other fruiting plants. These are sold at the CERES Nursery and Local Farmers Markets and planted in the Honey Lane and Merri Creek market gardens. We also sell to other retail nurseries and organic farmers. Organic farming methods work with natural systems and nurture biodiversity. Rich organic soils grow healthy plants that are more able to cope with disease and pests and are more drought-tolerant. The CERES Propagation project works towards making our urban agriculture system more sustainable by preserving the biodiversity of food plants. Seed saving CERES also has a Seed Savers Group on site. The …

To plant okra seeds successfully, it is important to use a well-balanced fertilizer and to keep the soil moist while it germinates. Grow okra in a seedling tray with helpful information from an organic gardener in this free video on edible gardens.Expert: Ali Reynolds Contact: www.alisorganics.com Bio: Ali Reynolds owns Ali’s Organics where she [...]]]>

To plant okra seeds successfully, it is important to use a well-balanced fertilizer and to keep the soil moist while it germinates. Grow okra in a seedling tray with helpful information from an organic gardener in this free video on edible gardens.Expert: Ali Reynolds Contact: www.alisorganics.com Bio: Ali Reynolds owns Ali’s Organics where she sells organic gardening supplies and accessories and raises organic vegetables for sale. Filmmaker: Mike Phillips Series Description: Growing your own vegetables is a great way to maintain a healthy diet, free of preservatives and chemicals. Grow a variety of vegetables in your own backyard with help from an organic gardener in this free video series on edible gardens.
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