As Pacific Horticulture contributor Jennifer Jewell wrote in Seeds, her recent article that appeared in our winter 2017 issue, “Seeds are critically important to all…

Recently, state governments in Pennsylvania and Maryland have intervened to prevent the free distribution of home-saved vegetable seeds through public seed libraries in their states, citing legislation meant to regulate the commercial sale of seeds. At Seed Savers Exchange, we feel that these actions are misguided and overzealous.

During the pandemic, Alicia Serratos has spent countless hours assembling kits containing organic vegetable, herb and flower seeds, envelopes and plant

Read 18 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Community-based initiatives to preserve and protect our food supply Historically, seed comp…

When in doubt, grow local.

Community seed sharing programs are appearing across the country in the form of seed libraries. Through these programs, members receive a small amount of seeds to grow and save, returning a share to the library for others to “borrow.” Seeds are very adaptable and will gradually adjust to the conditions where they are grown. By saving from […]

A number of 'seed libraries' across the country are encouraging borrowers to grow their own flowers and produce.

At Chang La in the Himalayas, at a height of 17,300 feet, India has its seed storage facility

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In an effort to educate the public and promote sustainability, many public libraries across the country are giving away free seeds. This seed library phenomenon allows library card holders to "check out" complimentary seed packets.

Try this as Basil & Books. Add a teapot on top and a box for planting basil. Start with a cabinet from Goodwill, etc.

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Celebrate the Earth with these perfect fiction and nonfiction read alouds, songs, and activities - perfect for a Storytime Theme: Earth Day!

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Libraries on the Loose! A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY DESIGN BUILD COMPETITION Growing Community: Little Free SEED Library

I think seed libraries are awesome.  Now I can get packets of seeds free and return a few at the end of the summer.

Catalog Information: Company Name: Cox Seed and Plant Co. Catalog Title: Catalogue (1896). Publication Information: San Francisco, CA, USA. Category(ies) of Cover Art: Baskets, Cauliflower. Smithsonian Institution Libraries Catalog Number: 09648