So inspiring, Sue. Our local herb club started a Little Free Seed Library a few years ago and it sounds very similar. It's really wonderful and it just got refreshed and stocked for spring. 🌿💚
Thank you, Sue. Your words remind me that, whatever our capacities and skills may be, our words and our actions matter, both in anticipated and unanticipated ways.
The seed library you've started is a strong, local way to help our world. I agree, those things we can do close to home to support our values, our community and the earth are more important than pursuing big ideals where we will not make a ripple. It all begins locally. Thank you for the resources and highlighting how the seed library has brought local gardeners together.
A friend and I set up a seed library in our little town, but our library wasn't ready for our "progressive" ideas, LOL. It lasted a couple of years. It was very fun while it lasted. I have a secret drive to create a Community Center one day, and when I do, the first thing I install will be a seed library. Thank you for this wonderful post.
Thank you Sue, I had no idea these local seed libraries existed and I am so grateful you shared not only the basic info, but your goals for the project. 💚🌱
Excellent form of resistance, Sue. I graduated high school in June 1971. Being registered (1A) for the draft, I was #121, with the draft point at #96. The draft was not renewed in fall of 71, so I got by with the skin on my chin. I would have gone to Vietnam as a loyal American, but my high school years were spent learning about resistance, and from my very supportive and self-sufficient parents, who always had a large garden and understood caring for their four children was paramount amongst their concerns. Dad was also a licensed civilian A&E (aircraft and engine), and inspector with Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Va., maintaining Navy fighter aircraft. Mom was a registered nurse working for a private practice group, so we kids got back door access to the doctors and at home shots of penicillin, tetanus, etc. The value of my upbringing is now critical to my support of all forms of resistance while supporting We the People in our beloved country. We will put down the coup of these Nazi traitors while remembering what we value the most: Our freedoms of self-sufficiency and community granted in our constitution and rule of law.
Wonderful post Sue! The seed library you have created at your library is an excellent and doable way to bring community together and of course, share seeds for free. Love it! Thanks for sharing all of the details and links. BTW - Love the picture of the old card-catalogue being used for the seed library. That is perfect!
Thanks for sharing the seed library idea. I live in the high desert of Oregon, where things are challenging to grow because of the short growing season. It is a great way to share resources and encourage sustainability.
So inspiring, Sue. Our local herb club started a Little Free Seed Library a few years ago and it sounds very similar. It's really wonderful and it just got refreshed and stocked for spring. 🌿💚
Thank you, Sue. Your words remind me that, whatever our capacities and skills may be, our words and our actions matter, both in anticipated and unanticipated ways.
The seed library you've started is a strong, local way to help our world. I agree, those things we can do close to home to support our values, our community and the earth are more important than pursuing big ideals where we will not make a ripple. It all begins locally. Thank you for the resources and highlighting how the seed library has brought local gardeners together.
A friend and I set up a seed library in our little town, but our library wasn't ready for our "progressive" ideas, LOL. It lasted a couple of years. It was very fun while it lasted. I have a secret drive to create a Community Center one day, and when I do, the first thing I install will be a seed library. Thank you for this wonderful post.
I think there are several up in your area!
Thank you Sue, I had no idea these local seed libraries existed and I am so grateful you shared not only the basic info, but your goals for the project. 💚🌱
Excellent form of resistance, Sue. I graduated high school in June 1971. Being registered (1A) for the draft, I was #121, with the draft point at #96. The draft was not renewed in fall of 71, so I got by with the skin on my chin. I would have gone to Vietnam as a loyal American, but my high school years were spent learning about resistance, and from my very supportive and self-sufficient parents, who always had a large garden and understood caring for their four children was paramount amongst their concerns. Dad was also a licensed civilian A&E (aircraft and engine), and inspector with Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Va., maintaining Navy fighter aircraft. Mom was a registered nurse working for a private practice group, so we kids got back door access to the doctors and at home shots of penicillin, tetanus, etc. The value of my upbringing is now critical to my support of all forms of resistance while supporting We the People in our beloved country. We will put down the coup of these Nazi traitors while remembering what we value the most: Our freedoms of self-sufficiency and community granted in our constitution and rule of law.
A beautiful story and way to live.
Wonderful post Sue! The seed library you have created at your library is an excellent and doable way to bring community together and of course, share seeds for free. Love it! Thanks for sharing all of the details and links. BTW - Love the picture of the old card-catalogue being used for the seed library. That is perfect!
Thanks for sharing the seed library idea. I live in the high desert of Oregon, where things are challenging to grow because of the short growing season. It is a great way to share resources and encourage sustainability.
Great to read of your thoughtful ways to be part of a community and to foster good positive growth, both in plants and in humans.