Bevin Cohen is an author, herbalist, seed saver and owner of Small House Farm in Michigan. He offers workshops and lectures nationwide on the benefits of living closer to the land through seeds, herbs and locally-grown food. Bevin is a freelance writer and videographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications including Mother Earth News, Hobby Farms, Grit Magazine, and the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company catalog. He is the author of Saving Our Seeds and The Artisan Herbalist.

Books by Bevin Cohen: Saving Our Seeds,The Artisan Herbalist,From Our Seeds and Their Keepers,The Complete Guide to Seed and Nut Oils, Grow Great Vegetables: Minnesota and Wisconsin

4 Courses
10 Videos

Courses

Videos

Natural Health Course
DIY Herbal Bug Spray
Learn how to make your own all natural, herbal bug spray with herbalist and author Bevin Cohen! In this two-park workshop, you will learn how to make herbal tinctures and…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Seed Saving Course
How to Save Seeds for Next Year
Build a firm foundation of seed saving knowledge with this introductory, 101 style video. Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm gives an overview of how to save seeds for next…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Seed Saving Course
Pollination and Varietal Purity
In order to be a successful seed saver, one must first understand how seeds are made! This video is packed full of useful information on flower structure and pollination, isolation…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Seed Saving Course
Harvesting and Processing Dry Seeds
This is where the seed saving fun begins! In this video, Bevin demonstrates various methods for harvesting and cleaning "dry seeds", including threshing, screening and winnowing. Learn how to thresh…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Seed Saving Course
Harvesting and Processing Wet Seeds
Many of our favorite garden crops produce what is known as "wet seeds. " Bevin shows us just how easy it is to harvest, clean and process these types of…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Seed Saving Course
Seed Storage Basics
Once you have learned to harvest and clean your precious seeds, you'll need to know how to properly package and store them to maintain their health and viability! In this…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Seed Saving Course
Swaps and Seed Libraries
Welcome! Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below:A 27-minute video on swaps and seed libraries. A supporting PDF that you can download. [video url="www.motherearthnews.com/videos/seed-saving-course/swaps-and-seed-libraries/Swaps…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Seed Saving Course
Seed Stories
Welcome! Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below:A 30-minute video on seed stories. A supporting PDF that you can download. [video url="www.motherearthnews.com/videos/seed-saving-course/seed-stories/Seed Stories (Seed…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Featured Mother Earth News Fair Workshops
Crafting Teas, Tinctures, and Oils
Discover the benefits of various cultivated and foraged herbs, and explore why developing a relationship with our herbal allies is more important now than ever before. Learn more about the…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library
Growing Community
How to Build Sustainable Communities with Seed Swaps & Seed Libraries
This energetic presentation from author Bevin Cohen highlights the importance of community seed-sharing programs. Learn why planting, saving, and sharing seeds is essential to the cultivation of sustainable neighborhoods and…
Bevin Cohen
Bevin Cohen Small House Farm, MI Seed Library