Seed Libraries · and Other Means of Keeping Seeds in the Hands of the People by Conner, Cindy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Foreword Introduction 1. A Growing Movement

Hybrid vs. Open Pollinated Seeds Grassroots Seed Saving and Sharing In the News Find Seeds Native to You

2. Why Save Seeds?

Preserve Genetic Diversity Preserve Flavor and Nutrition Preserve Unique Varieties Preserve Cultural Heritage Develop Strains Unique to Your Microclimate Attract Beneficial Insects Save Money Learn New Skills Make Seeds a Part of Your Life

3. The Role of Public Libraries

Staff and Friends Places to Foster Creativity Part of the Landscape Gathering Together Declaring Seed Independence in Public

4. Other Entities to Pair With

Transition Movement Permaculture Organizations Student Groups, Citizen Groups, and Land Trusts Museums and Elsewhere Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners

5. Seeds

Where to Find Seeds Care of Seeds Germination Test Plant Population Numbers Seed Saver Organizations Seed School

6. Getting Started

Mission Statement and Name Budget and Funding Define the Space Website and Social Media Graphics Education

7. Packaging, Signups, and Other Details

Packets or Bulk Labeling Skill Level Making Seed Available Patron Notebook References to Have Available Make Your Own Seed Catalog Learn From Others

8. Attracting Patrons

Start Early Photography, Art, and Music Join With Other Events Make Use of Volunteers Launch Party Orientation Continuing Education

9. Keeping the Momentum

Presentations and Classes Movie Nights and Book Clubs Stories and Histories Children’s Programs Work Parties Eat the Bounty Promote Seed Gardens Seed Stewards Pace Yourself

10. Seed Swaps and Other Means of Sharing

Seedy Days National Seed Swap Day Seed Banks Share What You Have Start a Seed Company Become an Activist

11. We Are Living in Exciting Times!

Where Are They Now? Follow Your Heart

Afterword Resources

Eating Locally Gardening Plant Breeding Safe Seed Pledge Seed Banks Seed Inventories Seed Library Resources Seed Saving Seed Saving with Children Seed Saving History and People Seed Saving Organizations Seed Saving Supplies Seed Schools Seed Swaps TED Talks Videos Webinars and Other Broadcasts

Notes Index About the Author