Seed Saving- The Art and Science at CCE

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 9/21/25 | 9/21/25

COOPERSTOWN — Seed saving is an ancient practice that has found new meaning and urgency as more people have come to appreciate the benefits to the health and well-being that gardening provides. The Otsego County Master Gardeners will be presenting "The Art and Science of Seed Saving" on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 123 Lake Street, Cooperstown.

Participants will have a hands-on experience in the CCESO Demonstration Garden on how to select seeds and tips for saving them for years to come. This program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required.

For questions about this program, contact Marcie Foster, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator (mkf48@cornell.edu). For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego County’s community programs and events, go to http://cceschoharie-otsego.org or call 518-234-4303 ext 129. Stay connected to CCE Master Gardeners’ daily postings at https://www.facebook.com/cceotsegoMG/ and follow CCE Schoharie and Otsego on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CCESchoharieOtsego/.