The Seed Saver Handbook by Jude Fanton, Michel Fanton
SKU: B-002126

The Seed Saver Handbook

Authors: Jude Fanton , Michel Fanton
Special Features: Illustrated, Inscribed
Condition: In good condition. The front inner cover has light foxing. The internal pages are not affected. Clean and tidy pages. Free of dog ears. Free of tears. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Gardening & Environment Education & Reference Science & Nature

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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The Seed Saver Handbook by Jude and Michel Fanton is the 1993 Australian classic that launched a thousand backyard seed swaps. This practical, illustrated guide shows gardeners how to collect, store, and share open-pollinated seeds, protecting biodiversity while saving money every season.

Inside the sturdy trade paperback, Alfredo Bonaanno’s clear line drawings make every step—winnowing, fermenting, drying—easy to follow. Whether you grow heirloom tomatoes or heritage grains, the handbook demystifies germination tests, isolation distances, and labelling tricks that keep varieties true.

The copy carries a neat previous-owner inscription on the front inner cover and a touch of foxing there only; the text block itself is crisp, unmarked, and tightly bound. It sits square and clean from a smoke-free home, ready for practical reference or sustainable-living shelves.

Perfect for eco-minded adults, horticulture students, or young growers starting a seed library, this vintage edition remains a trusted companion in the garden and a quiet reminder that the best food security begins in your own soil.