You are browsing the archives of 2007 November 17
Unfortunately, with the rise of industrial agriculture and the promotion of hybrid seed varieties, much of the knowledge associated with seed saving has been lost. This is disconcerting on a number of levels, not least of which is the real potential that exists for food choices available to future generations to be seriously compromised as a result of the loss of genetic material necessary to provide diversity in crop species. While technology hasn’t always aided in the advancement of the organic movement, the internet has become a helpful tool and resource for those dedicated to seed saving. Many wonderful sites now exist that provide information and practical advice on seed saving. Some of these are the websites of dedicated organisations...
Recent Videos
Food & Community
Growing communities through school gardening Many schools are benefiting from the natural learning environment provided by the introduction of a school garden. In a joint project involving Growing Communities, Brisbane’s Northey Street... more
Food & Community
City kids learn by growing their own food One of the best ways for children to learn the importance of making positive food choices is to get them actively involved in growing their own food. That’s exactly what’s happening at... more
Food & Community
Reaching out in New Jersey Mikey Azzara is the Outreach Coordinator for the North East Organic Farming Association of New Jersey. Mikey’s an inspirational young man who’s performing some really important work connecting... more
Contact us about...
Writing for Organic Guide
If you've something to say that you think will be of interest to organic consumers, Organic Guide may well be the ideal platform to publish your thoughts. All published authors receive full credit for their work and, where appropriate, a link back to their site. So,.... make contact today
Getting listed in Organic Guide
We're currently compiling the world's largest consumer guide to organics. All basic listings in Organic Guide are - and always will be - FREE! To make sure your business or organization appears in Organic Guide.... make contact today
A question you'd like answered
If there's a question you'd like answered relating to some aspect of organic living, please ask us. Chances are if you don't know or can't find the answer, your question will be of interest to others too. While we don't pretend to have all the answers, we're usually able to get in contact with those that do. So, ask away..... make contact today
Site Showcase
Blogs we like
- Allotment Junkies
- Alternative Consumer
- Bifurcated Carrots
- Calendula & Concrete
- Can U Dig It
- City Hippy
- Climate Ark Blog
- Climate Change Action
- Cooking up a story
- Ecofabulous
- Enviroblog
- Environmental Cartoons
Our Flickr Photos - See all photos
