Heirloom Seed Saving
Workshop Series
Saturday and Sunday, January 10, 11, 17, and 18
from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
with Victory Gardens for Peace Seed Bank Director, Matt Drewno at the MCBG Farmhouse
Join Victory Gardens for Peace Seed Bank Director, Matt Drewno for a hands-on seed saving workshop series. This intensive four-day workshop will focus on all the basics required to grow a wide variety of healthy garden seeds. We will cover planning, propagation, selecting, harvesting, and preserving common and endangered varieties. After completing the workshop you will have the resources, confidence, and support to take the next steps to become a better seed saver and an important part of our seed saving community.
The Details​
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Reservations are required. This hands-on workshop is limited to 14 participants.
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We recommend bringing a notebook, pencil, garden gloves, safety glasses, and a mask for seed cleaning.
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We will have a break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM during each class. Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.
Workshop Registration
Class size is limited! Registration for this workshop must be completed in advance online or at the MCBG Store. The registration fee is $117.00 per participant or $107.00 for MCBG Members and covers your admission for all four days of the workshop. All fees are non-refundable unless the workshop has been canceled or rescheduled by the Gardens. ​​​​Proceeds support our nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Registration – $117.00 per participant, includes Gardens admission for the day
Member Registration – $107.00 per current MCBG Member – sign in to access your discount​
Your participation in our workshops, walks, and events directly fuels our education programs, makes free school field trips possible, and helps people of all ages and backgrounds build meaningful connections with plants and the beauty of the natural world.​ Thanks from the MCBG Team and all who enjoy this garden by the sea!
About the Instructor
Matt Drewno leads the Victory Gardens for Peace Initiative in Mendocino, California, and serves as Director of the Victory Gardens for Peace Seed Bank. This free community seed bank is dedicated to preserving rare and culturally significant plant varieties, reintegrating seed saving into everyday life, and ensuring seeds remain accessible to everyone in the community.
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With a background in permaculture, ecological restoration, organic farming, and sustainable agriculture, Matt brings both deep knowledge and practical experience to his work. He is driven by a passion for community collaboration and a steadfast commitment to building a resilient, local, and equitable food system.
​ Matt Drewno
Victory Gardens for Peace Seed Bank Director
Creator of GardenCorps and the Garden Friendly Community Initiative
Master-Level GROW BIOINTENSIVE® Teacher
Check out this great article in Word of Mouth magazine , where Matt explains how to compost with the carbon cycle – The Dance of the Elements by Torrey Douglas