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Community Seed Projects in London, USA and Canada By Charlotte Dove www.seeddiversity.wordpress.com chardove@gmail.com
Research aims 1. To examine different types of 3. To use the research to help develop the community seed project and to evaluate strategy and community engagement for the their success at protecting seed diversity London Freedom Seed Bank 2. To seek to find common themes and 4. To share my findings with gardeners and strategies intrinsic to successful and growers the UK to help encourage seed saving long-running seed projects practices more widely
Seed Libraries Community Seed Banks Grower Networks
Seed Libraries
Pima County Seed Library Serves all of Pima County’s 27 library branches Distributing 1000s of seed packets per week Approx 50% of seeds in collection are locally saved
Community Seed Banks
Dream of Wild Health Connect Native people with indigenous food and medicine Steward a seed collection of over 300 varieties Seed collection donated by Cora Baker, a Native American elder
Grower Networks
Nourish Seed Savers Collective 32 growers inc. urban gardeners and organic growers Members have chosen 60 varieties Informal training and networking events
Comparison of different models SEED LIBRARIES – Distribute free seeds, promote awareness, encourage people to grow from seed and think about where their seed comes from SEED BANKS - consolidate seed resources to a central location where they can adequately maintained and protected GROWER NETWORKS – produce high quality seed for distribution, encourage skills-sharing and collaboration amongst growers
Top Tips for Community Seed Projects 1. Start Small 2. Allow time 3. Forget funding! 4. Seek experts
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