Book
Seed libraries : and other means of keeping seeds in the hands of the people / Cindy Conner.
Record details
- ISBN: 0865717826 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780865717824 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xiv, 177 pages : illustrations (some colour)
- Publisher: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Seeds > Harvesting. Seeds > Storage. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 631.521 Con | 31681002785756 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Explains how to preserve heritage and heirloom varieties of plants and vegetables through seed saving and sharing, and offers instructions for setting up a seed library and attracting patrons, while profiling existing libraries and partnerships. - Baker & Taylor
Explains how to preserve heritage and heirloom varieties of plants and vegetables through seed saving and sharing and offers detailed instructions for setting up a seed library, attracting patrons and highlights profiles of existing libraries and partnerships. Original. - Perseus Publishing
Seed Libraries examines the movement to assume responsibility for preserving the genetic diversity of our harvest through community-based programs & reclaiming control of our food supply. Packed with practical ideas for establishing & nurturing a successful seed sharing program, this is an invaluable resource that will inform & inspire.
- Perseus Publishing
Seed Libraries examines the movement to assume responsibility for preserving the genetic diversity of our harvest through community-based programs & reclaiming control of our food supply. Packed with practical ideas for establishing & nurturing a successful seed sharing program, this is an invaluable resource that will inform & inspire.
- Perseus Publishing
Community-based initiatives to preserve and protect our food supply
Historically, seed companies were generally small, often family-run businesses. Because they were regionally based, they could focus on varieties well-suited to the local environment. A Pacific Northwest company, for example, would specialize in different cultivars than a company based in the Southeast. However the absorption of these small, independent seed businesses into large multinationals, combined with the advancement of biotechnology resulting in hybrids and GMO seeds, has led to a serious loss of genetic diversity. The public is now at the mercy of the corporations that control the seeds.
In the past few years, gardeners have realized the inherent danger in this situation. A growing movement is striving to preserve and expand our stock of heritage and heirloom varieties through seed saving and sharing opportunities. Seed Libraries is a practical guide to saving seeds through community programs, including:
- Step-by-step instructions for setting up a seed library
- A wealth of ideas to help attract patrons and keep the momentum going
- Profiles of existing libraries and other types of seed saving partnerships
Whoever controls the seeds controls the food supply. By empowering communities to preserve and protect the genetic diversity of their harvest, Seed Libraries is the first step towards reclaiming our self-reliance while enhancing food security and ensuring that the future of food is healthy, vibrant, tasty, and nutritious.
Cindy Conner is a permaculture educator, founder of Homeplace Earth and producer of two popular instructional gardening DVDs. She is also the author of Grow a Sustainable Diet .
