A picture from the past. In December 2013, I had just sown 11 different Lomatiums (Biscuit Roots), perennial herbs from North America with edible starchy roots, and widely used by Native Americans…..a nice diversity in seed shape and size…they were stratified outside and several germinated spring 2014 and 2015…thanks to Alan Kapuler and Peace Seeds in … Continue reading Lomatiums or Biscuit roots from Alan Kapuler
Another great interview with Alan Kapuler talking about everything important under the sun in just 30 minutes and over 5,000 words! A must see for anyone interested in the future of our species! Including how he saw the light in a Dylan lyric: “Yes, and how many times can a man turn his head and … Continue reading An afternoon with Alan Kapuler
https://youtu.be/UIxGC5J1ofM Wonderful, must see for anyone interested in GMOs and plant breeding! What an amazing, intelligent and warm human being Kapuler is… I was so fortunate to spend a day with Kapuler in his gardens and home on my recent visit to Oregon….I was blown away by the guy…such a warm human being too..
WELCOME TO MY NEW SEED TRADE LIST FOR WINTER 2020-21, THIS YEAR WITH 334 VARIETIES18, 19, 20 indicate the harvesting year for the seed. Concerning seed quantity: as I don’t have many plants of each species, seed quantity is limited in most cases. Therefore, for some species you may only get a few seeds. Many … Continue reading THE NEW EDIMENTALS SEED TRADE LIST FOR 2020-2021
On Sunday I finally found the opportunity to visit my friend and fellow Norwegian Seed Savers (KVANN) board member Andrew McMillion who lives on a small farm in Nes, Akershus! We were joined by Amandine from France who is doing an Msc in Agroecology in Ås (Norway). She had joined us in Trondheim and Malvik … Continue reading Visiting McMillion’s acres!
21st January 2017 Welcome to my new seed trade list for 2016-17. 14, 15 and 16 in brackets indicates the harvesting year for the seed. Concerning seed quantity: as I don’t have many plants of each species, seed quantity is limited in most cases. Therefore, for some species you may only get a few seeds. … Continue reading THE NEW EDIMENTALS SEED TRADE LIST FOR 2016-2017
Originally introduced by Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds, who gave them to me during my visit last September and sowed in my garden today! This a large-seeded tall variety originating in Guatemala ! The bright yellow seeds are reputed to contain elevated levels of dopamine, and may have benefits for those at risk for Alzheimer’s … Continue reading Ianto’s Yellow Fava Bean
A curious discussion between Mushroom (Alan Kapuler), myself and Pamela Melcher on Gynostemma pentaphyllum in the cucumber family, where we also talk about our frustrations with dioecious plants. And, no, the plant shown in the video isn’t Gynostemma, it’s a Physalis! http://vid304.photobucket.com/albums/nn171/stevil2008_photo/100_0341.mp4
I’ve finally put together an album of photos culled from the several hundred I took during a visit to one of my favourite human being hybrids (yes, even he is a hybrid!) and a great inspirator of our times and a national and international treasure, Dr. Alan “Mushroom” Kapuler!!! Thanks to Mushroom and his and … Continue reading A day with Mushroom, Peace seeds and Peace seedlings