Seed Saving Classes

Cultivating plants, people, and communities since 1973
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Seed Saving for Sustainable Gardening

A Master Gardener examines a bright orange tomato on a plant supported by a fence. The individual is wearing jeans, gardening gloves, a striped shirt and quilted work vest, jeans, and bright pink glasses.

Our knowledgeable instructor will guide you through the process of saving seeds and provide valuable tips and tricks. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this class is perfect for you. 

Get ready to; 

  • Dive into the world of seeds and learn all about vegetable seed saving. 
  • Discover the secrets of preserving and sharing seeds from your favorite plants, ensuring their future growth.  
  • Connect with fellow garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening skills.  

All who complete the Basic Seed Saving Class become members of the Yakima Master Gardener Seed Library.  This means you may borrow from and add to the seed library.  


10th Annual Seed Saving Class

Saturday February 7, 2026

Registration Link is below the class descriptions.


Close up of tan winter squash growing in the garden.

Basic Seed Saving Class

8:30 a.m. to 10:30a.m.

This class introduces you to the basic skills you need to know how to select the best fruit, and common methods used for best seed saving results. Saving seeds from several specific vegetables will be demonstrated. 

Flowering plants in raised beds in front of an evergreen hedge. Trellises and support stakes dot the beds.

*Advanced Seed Saving Class

10:45 am to 12:00 p.m.

The advanced class will delve into the saving of seeds from plants that require more complex methods. 

*Participants must have completed the Basic Seed Saving Class before attending the Advanced Class.

Once you have registered, you will be able to access this year’s full-color Seed Library Catalog, where you can order seeds to pick up on the day of class. Registration and seed orders close on Feb 5, 2026.

Completion of the Basic Seed Saving Class entitles participants membership in our Heirloom Seed Library. Members may get seeds from the Library and return replacement seeds from the plants they grow.

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FAQ

A: By joining with other seed savers we improve health and nutrition in the food we eat. We can grow varieties with improved flavor, which grow in our unique soils and climate.  It also increases plant diversity within our community.