Resources and Websites
The Heritage Seed Library is a collection of over 800 varieties of seeds, they are a charity working to preserve and share rare seeds from extinction. Members receive quarterly newsletters and a Seed Library Catalogue The catalogue also has a seed swap register, enabling members to exchange seeds. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has been their patron for the past twenty years.
More information can be obtained from their websitewww.gardenorganic.org.uk – or by writing to:
The Heritage Seed Library,
HDRA,
Ryton Organic Gardens,
Ryton-On-Dunsmore,
Coventry
CV83LG.
(E-mail: enquiry@hdra.org.uk This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .)
The Seed Savers Exchange –This is an extensive seed saving network set up in the USA. The Seed Savers Exchange produces the Seed Savers Yearbook containing extensive records of seeds which it has stored.
For more information write to:
Seed Savers Exchange,
3076 North Winn Road,
Decorah,
IA.
Websites of interest
“Taking the Pips” Ghanaians are loosing out over the sale of their tomatoes click here to find out more:
http://www.african-initiatives.org.uk/projects/trade.html
The Tomato Zone is a free interactive resources for children aged 5-16+:
http://www.thetomatozone.co.uk/
A show dedicated to the tomato demonstrations, growing tips and tastings, tomato related produce on sale and not forgetting the famous tomato growing competition:
http://www.westdean.org.uk/Gardens/totallytom.html
The National Vegetable Society NVS is a charity dedicated to advancing the culture, study and improvement of vegetables offering help and advice to novice and expert show grower alike:
