Seed Savers' Handbook

The Seed Savers’ Handbook
Authors: Michel Fanton & Jude Fanton

A practical guide to saving seeds and preserving food plant diversity.

The Seed Savers’ Handbook is a trusted resource for gardeners and growers who want to cultivate, harvest, and preserve their own seeds. Created by the founders of Australia’s Seed Savers’ Network, the book combines practical instruction with a broader understanding of biodiversity and sustainable food systems.

Covering a wide range of edible plants, it provides detailed guidance on growing, seed saving, and plant use.

Inside this book

• Step-by-step guidance on saving and storing seeds
• Detailed profiles of 117 food plants, including:
– Vegetables
– Culinary herbs
– Edible flowers
• Information on plant origins, cultivation, and propagation
• Insights into culinary and traditional uses

Key themes

• Biodiversity and food heritage
• Organic growing and companion planting
• Seed saving for self-sufficiency
• Sustainable and regenerative gardening practices

Why this book stands out

• Written by pioneers in seed saving in Australia
• Combines practical techniques with ecological awareness
• Covers both common and lesser-known food plants
• A long-standing, widely used reference guide

Perfect for

• Home gardeners and growers
• Permaculture practitioners
• Those interested in sustainability and food security
• Anyone wanting to save and share seeds

Practical and empowering, The Seed Savers’ Handbook supports a deeper connection to growing food—encouraging self-sufficiency, biodiversity, and mindful cultivation.

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 170
• Dimensions (cm): 25.2 x 18.2