seed lending library

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seed lending library
  1. What is a seed lending library?
  2. What is the purpose of a seed library?
  3. How do I start a seed bank?
  4. How do I host a seed swap?
  5. How do I find my seed library?
  6. How do you copy a seed?

What is a seed lending library?

A seed library takes some time and effort to put together, but the way the library works is very simple: gardeners “borrow” seeds from the library at planting time. At the end of the growing season, they save seeds from the plants and return a portion of the seeds to the library.

What is the purpose of a seed library?

a kind-of botanical literacy, teaching people what different plants look like and how they grow. Seed libraries also support information sharing and preservation.

How do I start a seed bank?

3 Ways to Start Your Seed Bank

  1. Start a seed bank with seeds from your own garden. You can start saving seeds from your own garden now. ...
  2. Start a seed bank from locally grown fruits & veggies. If you don't have your own garden, then you can visit your local farmer's market. ...
  3. Start a seed bank with a ready-made seed kit.

How do I host a seed swap?

Organize Your Own Seed Swap With These 6 Tips

  1. Seeds should only be saved from heirloom varieties. ...
  2. Consider the viability of the seeds. ...
  3. Make sure you include enough seeds in each packet to ensure a decent harvest. ...
  4. Packaging is important. ...
  5. Timing is everything. ...
  6. Get the word out!

How do I find my seed library?

To find a seed library near you, check this directory on Weebly, or give your local library a call to see if they have a program. If you aren't able to locate a seed library near you, consider starting one. This would be an awesome project for a Girl Scout or Eagle Scout.

How do you copy a seed?

Type /seed to get the seed then do Ctrl-C to get it in the clipboard and Ctrl-V to copy it where you want it. (if you're running Windows anyway.)


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