| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 19, 2015). |
| Contents |
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. |
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Declaring Seed Independence in Public4. 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. |
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Patron NotebookReferences 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. |
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Become an Activist11. 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. |
| Summary |
<Div>Community-based initiatives to preserve and protect our food supply</div> |
| Subject |
Seeds -- Harvesting.
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Seeds -- Harvesting.
(OCoLC)fst01111136
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General
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Gardening.
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Seeds -- Harvesting.
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Seeds.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Seed libraries. (CaOONL)20149074204 |
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Print version: 9780865717824 0865717826 |
| ISBN |
155092575X (electronic bk.) |
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9781550925753 (electronic bk.) |
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