Your community may be lucky enough to have the space and resources to create a community seed garden. Master Gardeners often have demonstration gardens, and our hope is that they can dedicate some of that space to seed saving and education. Another possible place to create some community seed gardens is at local universities. Many universities have student farms and programs related to sustainable agriculture. Some of that space could be transformed it into a seed garden and perhaps they could even do some climate adaptive breeding. A community seed garden offers a unique opportunity to educate the public about seed saving and its significance for sustainable gardening and food security.
Grow Your Own Seed - Starting a Community Seed Garden
Presented by Sara McCamant; Co-Founder: Community Seed Exchange, Sebastopol CA, USA at the 10th Annual Seed Library Summit, April 17, 2021. Presentation PDF
Presented by Sara McCamant; Co-Founder: Community Seed Exchange, Sebastopol CA, USA at the 10th Annual Seed Library Summit, April 17, 2021. Presentation PDF
Spaces for Community Seed Gardens
Resource
How to Organize a Community Seed Garden.: This invaluable resource was created by Seed Matters, a Clif Bar philanthropic organization. Sara McCamant of the Community Seed Exchange was the principal author.
Signage
Let's make our community gardens seed gardens. Community gardens, school gardens and even your personal garden can educate people about seed saving. Here are some signs you can print out for your garden or make some "Seed saving in progress" signs.
Stewardship in Schools
Imagine how culture would change if every school chose a few plants to steward - preferably the "super easy" things like beans, lettuce, and peas. The students could share the seed and pass them from class to class year after year. Creating a culture of sharing, a new generation of seed savers and breeders with a deep appreciation for the value of good, healthy food and seed. Schools could also explore genetically diverse mixes and select for climate adaptation and flavor. Check out our partner Going to Seed to learn how.
- Master Gardener demonstration gardens: Dedicate a section for seed saving and education.
- School gardens: Make seed saving a regular part of your gardening practice and get the kids involved!
- Farms associated with universities: Seed saving and plant breeding can be part of the program. Consider doing some adaptive gardening using genetically diverse mixes to accelerate climate adaption. Learn how at GoingtoSeed.org.
- Community gardens: Set a bed aside or the perimeter for community seed saving
- Community centers
- Places of worship
Resource
How to Organize a Community Seed Garden.: This invaluable resource was created by Seed Matters, a Clif Bar philanthropic organization. Sara McCamant of the Community Seed Exchange was the principal author.
Signage
Let's make our community gardens seed gardens. Community gardens, school gardens and even your personal garden can educate people about seed saving. Here are some signs you can print out for your garden or make some "Seed saving in progress" signs.
Stewardship in Schools
Imagine how culture would change if every school chose a few plants to steward - preferably the "super easy" things like beans, lettuce, and peas. The students could share the seed and pass them from class to class year after year. Creating a culture of sharing, a new generation of seed savers and breeders with a deep appreciation for the value of good, healthy food and seed. Schools could also explore genetically diverse mixes and select for climate adaptation and flavor. Check out our partner Going to Seed to learn how.
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