DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Tennessee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tennessee</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NashvillePublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NashvillePublicLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a></p><p>"The Seed Exchange offers access to local librarians who will support, coach, and cheer you on as you grow your own home, school, church, or community garden. The best part about our Seed Exchange: it’s free! All you need is a library card."</p><p>Borrow Seeds</p><p>"Use your library card to borrow vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at Main Library and select branches. Find a Seed Exchange location near you. Borrowing seeds is free. All you need is a Nashville Public Library card."<br> <br>Grow Plants</p><p>"NPL’s Seed Exchange offers access to local librarians who will support, coach and cheer you on as you grow your own home, school, church or community garden. We’re also working with local farmers, gardeners and community agencies to offer free gardening workshops throughout the year."</p><p>Return Seeds</p><p>"Once the season is over, harvest seeds from your garden and return them to the library. We ask that you follow certain protocol when harvesting seeds to share with the Seed Exchange. We want people who take seed to get what was on the label and we want to protect from passing on disease.</p><p>"Additionally, we are always looking for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OpenPollinated" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenPollinated</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HeirloomSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HeirloomSeeds</span></a> from anyone in the community who is willing to share, a little or a lot.</p><p>"Our Seed Protocol [linked below] includes guidelines for properly saving and preparing seeds to share."</p><p><a href="https://library.nashville.org/events/seed-exchange" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">library.nashville.org/events/s</span><span class="invisible">eed-exchange</span></a></p><p>Seed protocol:<br><a href="https://library.nashville.org/about/policies/seed-protocol" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">library.nashville.org/about/po</span><span class="invisible">licies/seed-protocol</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a></p>
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hexamander<p>Went to a local <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> this weekend! </p><p>Not only did I get to chat with some other local gardeners, I left with fewer seeds than I arrived with.</p><p>Looking forward to trying the new ones, and I hope the ones I wasn't going to plant get a chance in someone else's garden.</p>
Druid 🏴<p>Great little video here on the rediscovery and importance of <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Welsh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Welsh</span></a> Black Oats.</p><p>"Filmed in Welsh with English subtitles, it epitomises how and why reviving seed diversity is a transformational act, helping to re-value and pass on the language, skills and culture that have enabled farmers and rural communities to thrive for generations in Wales, and around our living planet". <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/farming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>farming</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/ArableFarming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ArableFarming</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/SeedPreservation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedPreservation</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/DiwylliantCymreig" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DiwylliantCymreig</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cymru" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cymru</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cymraeg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cymraeg</span></a></p><p><a href="https://gaiafoundation.org/llafur-ni/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">gaiafoundation.org/llafur-ni/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Louisiana" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Louisiana</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestFelicianaParish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WestFelicianaParish</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Library</span></a> launches a new <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a></p><p>Feb 18, 2025</p><p>"Just in time for spring planting, the West Feliciana Parish Library announces the launch of its Seed Library — a community-driven initiative designed to make gardening accessible to everyone.</p><p>"The Seed Library allows patrons to 'borrow' seeds to grow their own food, flowers and herbs. Interested gardeners can take home seeds, plant them, enjoy the harvest, and, if possible, return seeds at the end of the season to keep the cycle going.</p><p>"This project was made possible through an <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LSU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LSU</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AgCenter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AgCenter</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HealthyCommunitiesGrant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HealthyCommunitiesGrant</span></a> and is maintained in partnership with the LSU AgCenter's West Feliciana Parish Extension Office.</p><p>"'Our goal is to empower our community with the ability to grow fresh, healthy food while promoting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SelfReliance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelfReliance</span></a>,' said Molly Porter, librarian. 'By participating, you're not just growing plants — you’re growing a stronger, more resilient community.'</p><p>How to get seeds from the library:</p><p>- Sign up: Fill out a Seed Library Patron Form and bring it to the circulation desk.<br>- Pick your seeds: Choose from a variety of seeds that thrive in the local climate. Three per week limit.<br>- Log your choices: Record the seeds you take in the binder to help track demand and replenish stock.<br>- Plant and enjoy: Take the seeds home, plant and watch them grow.<br>- Return seeds, if you can: If you save seeds from your harvest, bring some back to the library to share with others.</p><p>"Throughout the growing season, the library will offer workshops on gardening basics, seed saving and more."</p><p>For details, visit www.wfplibrary.org/seeds or stop by the library to get started or contact (225) 245-3752, or mporter@wfplibrary.org<br><a href="https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/st_francisville/west-feliciana-parish-library-launches-a-new-seed-library/article_d9f400fe-e8cb-11ef-8946-4b3a48ecf5de.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne</span><span class="invisible">ws/communities/st_francisville/west-feliciana-parish-library-launches-a-new-seed-library/article_d9f400fe-e8cb-11ef-8946-4b3a48ecf5de.html</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> - Making the most of March with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ThompsonFreeLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ThompsonFreeLibrary</span></a> </p><p>By Kim Brawn, Thompson Free Library, February 24, 2025</p><p>"March arrives with a built-in tension. The upbeat concept we hold in our minds versus an uncertain reality. Our hope is tinged with a steely resolve to muddle through. 'Winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too,' wrote garden author Jean Hersey. Whether you’re ready to research a spring project or desperately need some escapist fare, the Thompson Free Library in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DoverFoxcroft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DoverFoxcroft</span></a> is here to help you make it through — and even enjoy — this unpredictable month.</p><p>"Nothing heralds the coming of spring like our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a>! We offer donated seeds from our community and various other donors. If you have extra seeds from previous years that you don’t need, please bring them in to share with your neighbors. If you’re interested in trying a new type of plant or flower in your garden this year, stop in and check out what we have to offer. Over the years we’ve had donations from Burpee, Fedco, Ripley Farms, Helios Horsepower Farms, Bob’s Hardware, and many, many patrons."</p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://observer-me.com/2025/02/24/news/making-the-most-of-march-with-thompson-free-library/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">observer-me.com/2025/02/24/new</span><span class="invisible">s/making-the-most-of-march-with-thompson-free-library/</span></a></p><p>Library website:<br><a href="https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">thompsonfreelibrary.org/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedBanks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedBanks</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DoverFoxcroftMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DoverFoxcroftMaine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityAgriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityAgriculture</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HeirloomSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HeirloomSeeds</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineLibraries</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>HT <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://zirk.us/@urbanmicrofarmer" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>urbanmicrofarmer</span></a></span> </p><p>"It’s a good time to once again promote the [<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Global" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Global</span></a>] Seed Library Map. </p><p><a href="https://www.seedlibrarynetwork.org/explore-the-map.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">seedlibrarynetwork.org/explore</span><span class="invisible">-the-map.html</span></a></p><p>"On the same site, you can also find information on starting your own seed library, organizing a seed swap, etc."</p><p>Original post:<br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/@urbanmicrofarmer@zirk.us/113999764238880911" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">kolektiva.social/@urbanmicrofa</span><span class="invisible">rmer@zirk.us/113999764238880911</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibraries</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSwaps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSwaps</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NorthCarolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NorthCarolina</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DareCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DareCounty</span></a>’s free <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibraries</span></a> are ready for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SpringPlanting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SpringPlanting</span></a><br>March 6, 2025 </p><p>"According to the Dare County Extension Master Gardeners, it’s time to start propagating seeds, and if you’re in search of some special seeds to get you started this season, the Dare County Library has you covered with its free Seed Libraries program.</p><p>"Thanks to generous donations made by Burpee Seeds, Sow True Seed, Seed Savers Exchange and Lowe’s Home Improvement, the Dare County Library’s Seed Libraries are fully stocked and ready for 2025 spring planting.</p><p>"The Seed Libraries are free to the public, and are available at all three Dare County Library locations, including <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HatterasVillage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HatterasVillage</span></a>.</p><p>"Launched in 2022 as a means to share seeds in communities with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a> issues, the Dare County Library’s Seed Library program provides a variety of vegetable, herb, flower and plant seeds that can be 'checked out' from all three Dare County Library branches with the intention of growing them locally.</p><p>"Growing instruction cards are available to assist with every type of seed, and a live inventory can be found in the online Seed Library guide.</p><p>"After the plant has matured, growers are encouraged to harvest and donate some of their seeds back, thus making the Seed Library truly local and sustainable.</p><p>"The long-term goal of the Seed Library is to give locals access to plant varieties that grow and thrive on the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OuterBanks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OuterBanks</span></a> while also providing the knowledge needed to maintain kitchen gardens and reduce household overhead.</p><p>"A mix of commercially and locally harvested seeds are available year-round, with types and quantities varying based on supply. A variety of new seeds will also be introduced this year, including celery seed, cowpeas and mustard seeds, among others.</p><p>"In addition, the Seed Libraries currently have new varieties of several old favorites, such as three new types of basil, as well as carrots and an array of different lettuces to make the perfect salad—plus so much more.</p><p>"For additional information about the Seed Library program, please stop by your local branch or visit <a href="https://earlibrary.libguides.com/DareCountyLibrarySeedLibrary" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">earlibrary.libguides.com/DareC</span><span class="invisible">ountyLibrarySeedLibrary</span></a></p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://islandfreepress.org/hatteras-island-features/dare-countys-free-seed-libraries-are-ready-for-spring-planting/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">islandfreepress.org/hatteras-i</span><span class="invisible">sland-features/dare-countys-free-seed-libraries-are-ready-for-spring-planting/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>My old haunt! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Massachusetts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Massachusetts</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Newburyport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Newburyport</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PublicLibrary</span></a> starting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a></p><p>Updated Feb 16, 2025 </p><p>NEWBURYPORT — "Starting on March 17, the Newburyport Public Library will have a new seed library on the second floor of the library next to the computer area. Browse the library’s collection of seeds including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and many more. All visitors are eligible to take out up to 10 packages of seeds per week and no library card is required. For full details on how to use the seed library, please check the seed library binder that will be located on top of the drawers. Have some extra seeds you would like to share? The seed library will be accepting seed donations starting on March 10. Ask staff for details. Contact the library for more details or any questions you may have. The library is located at 94 State St., Newburyport. Visit newburyportpl.org for more information."</p><p>Original article:<br><a href="https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/newburyport-public-library-starting-seed-library/article_23661f62-eaf0-11ef-9b18-932b1b52efdc.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">newburyportnews.com/news/local</span><span class="invisible">_news/newburyport-public-library-starting-seed-library/article_23661f62-eaf0-11ef-9b18-932b1b52efdc.html</span></a></p><p>Archived version:<br><a href="https://archive.ph/zqO5g" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">archive.ph/zqO5g</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NewburyportMA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewburyportMA</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Another early <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a>, since this is also happening tomorrow (Saturday, March 8th)!</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Timsbury" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Timsbury</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Somerset" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Somerset</span></a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedySaturday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedySaturday</span></a> returns to Timsbury with rare seeds and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gardening</span></a> secrets</p><p>by Lewis Clark, March 3, 2025</p><p>"The annual seed and spud spectacular, Seedy Saturday, is set to return on Saturday, 8 March, bringing a blooming good time to Timsbury’s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ConygreHall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ConygreHall</span></a>. Gardeners of all levels, from seasoned horticulturists to budding green thumbs, can exchange seeds, gain expert advice, and browse a diverse selection of plants, produce, and eco-friendly goods.</p><p>"Now in its 15th year, the community-driven event will take place from 10am to 2pm. At its heart is the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSwap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSwap</span></a>, where visitors can leave home-grown seeds for others while picking up something new to cultivate. This tradition has helped to preserve rare and localised varieties, including <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HeritagePeas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HeritagePeas</span></a> and the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FarmboroughBean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FarmboroughBean</span></a>, a unique strain developed through years of careful seed selection.</p><p>"In addition to the swap, attendees can browse stalls selling seeds, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/potatoes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>potatoes</span></a>, fruit bushes, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/herbs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>herbs</span></a>, cottage <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/perennials" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>perennials</span></a>, and locally crafted goods. Homemade preserves, plant-based products, and gardening equipment will also be available. Expert talks will provide insight into gardening, seed saving, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>composting</span></a>, while demonstrations and a children’s craft zone will ensure there is something for everyone. The Kitchen Café will serve tea, coffee, soft drinks, bacon rolls, and homemade cakes.</p><p>"Event organiser Sam Ross said: 'This event marks the start of the growing season for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSwappers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSwappers</span></a>, amateur gardeners, allotment-holders, horticulturists, and anyone passionate about nature and the environment. The friendly, local and sustainable ethos encourages everyone to have fun growing plants, alongside saving and sharing seeds and stories with friends and neighbours.'</p><p>"Seedy Saturday is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers and is supported by sponsors Pennard Plants and Beans and Herbs. Entry is £2 for adults, while children under 16 can attend for free."</p><p><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/lifestylegeneral/seedy-saturday-returns-to-timsbury-with-rare-seeds-and-gardening-secrets/ar-AA1A8wxL" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/lifest</span><span class="invisible">ylegeneral/seedy-saturday-returns-to-timsbury-with-rare-seeds-and-gardening-secrets/ar-AA1A8wxL</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GrowYourOwn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GrowYourOwn</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Vegetables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Vegetables</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Flowers</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Another early <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> post -- because this is tomorrow (Saturday, March 8th)!</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Connecticut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Connecticut</span></a>: Celebrate <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestHartford" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WestHartford</span></a>'s '<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a>' At Saturday Celebration </p><p>Story by Michael Lemanski, March 7, 2025</p><p>WEST HARTFORD, CT — "If folks are looking for a sure sign of spring, they needn't look further than the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestHartfordPublicLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WestHartfordPublicLibrary</span></a>'s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoahWebsterBranch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NoahWebsterBranch</span></a> this Saturday, March 8.</p><p>"The Noah Webster Library, located at 20 S. Main St., West Hartford, is home to the 'Seed Library,' where gardeners can drop off and pick up new, unused seeds for free.</p><p>"On Saturday, the library is hosting a special kickoff event to mark the start of the season for the popular Seed Library, which is a collaboration between the West Hartford Public Library and the West Hartford Garden Club.</p><p>"The goal is to expand community access to seeds and support gardeners of all skill levels.</p><p>"Saturday, guests will be able to select free seeds for their garden, consult with master gardeners, and enter a raffle for a chance to win gardening supplies.</p><p>"Quantities of seeds are limited to three packets per person."</p><p>FMI:<br><a href="https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/event/seed-library-kickoff-nwl-83076?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0IKmcInlEcBvB1NkxP_uFpSXJAPkrz_q8ixDSqbBaSlD0FmwctncvX8BA_aem_FL0u7QD3Gs5LKNfXZpN7jw" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">westhartford.librarymarket.com</span><span class="invisible">/event/seed-library-kickoff-nwl-83076?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0IKmcInlEcBvB1NkxP_uFpSXJAPkrz_q8ixDSqbBaSlD0FmwctncvX8BA_aem_FL0u7QD3Gs5LKNfXZpN7jw</span></a></p><p>Source:<br><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/celebrate-west-hartfords-seed-library-at-saturday-celebration/ar-AA1AsDQh" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-a</span><span class="invisible">nd-garden/celebrate-west-hartfords-seed-library-at-saturday-celebration/ar-AA1AsDQh</span></a> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestHartfordConnecticut" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WestHartfordConnecticut</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GrowYourOwn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GrowYourOwn</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Vegetables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Vegetables</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Flowers</span></a></p>
DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> 2025 <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSwap" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSwap</span></a> & <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Scion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Scion</span></a> Exchange<br> <br>Sunday, March 30, 12 - 4 p.m.<br>Snow date: Sunday, April 6 *<br> <br>At <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MOFGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MOFGA</span></a>'s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommonGround" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommonGround</span></a> Education Center in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UnityMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UnityMaine</span></a> </p><p>*Snow date to be called by Friday, March 28</p><p>"This will be an indoor and outdoor event, so wear your woolies and come enjoy a warm drink, see old friends, meet new friends and bring home some <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/scionwood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>scionwood</span></a> for grafting and s#eeds for planting!</p><p>"<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardeners" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardeners</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/orchardists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>orchardists</span></a> are invited to bring their seeds, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/scionwood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>scionwood</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/cuttings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cuttings</span></a> to share. If you don’t have any, come anyway! </p><p>"Community members and local seed growers regularly bring an incredible variety of vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb seeds. We also regularly have over 150+ types of scionwood to share, including scionwood sourced from MOFGA’s orchards. We will also have limited quantities of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rootstock" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rootstock</span></a> for sale. Custom grafting is available by donation to the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MaineHeritageOrchard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MaineHeritageOrchard</span></a>.</p><p>"Other items for sharing are welcome such as plants, cuttings, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/seedlings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>seedlings</span></a>, hatching eggs, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/kombucha" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>kombucha</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/YogurtStarters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>YogurtStarters</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/salves" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>salves</span></a> and other <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/homemade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>homemade</span></a> items.</p><p>"The day’s offerings also include gardening workshops, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FruitTree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FruitTree</span></a> care demonstrations, vendors, educational booths, and more.</p><p>"This event is located at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, Maine."</p><p>RSVP and FMI:<br><a href="https://www.mofga.org/trainings/annual-events/seed-swap-and-scion-exchange/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">mofga.org/trainings/annual-eve</span><span class="invisible">nts/seed-swap-and-scion-exchange/</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OrganicFarmers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OrganicFarmers</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a></p>
Open Source Gardens<p>Like to grow some <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Open" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Open</span></a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Source" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Source</span></a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Seeds</span></a> next year? </p><p>Get or share your seeds int the <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/38C3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>38C3</span></a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> and/or learn about open source licensing for seed cultivation and support independene of farmers from seed megacons and monopolies:</p><p><a href="https://events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hub/de/project/saatgut-tauschborse-seed-sharing/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">events.ccc.de/congress/2024/hu</span><span class="invisible">b/de/project/saatgut-tauschborse-seed-sharing/</span></a></p>
c0c0bird<p>Der <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/38c3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>38c3</span></a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> steht! Morgen füllen wir ihn mit der ersten Fuhre <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/OpenSourceSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OpenSourceSeeds</span></a>. <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://chaos.social/@opensourcegardens" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>opensourcegardens</span></a></span></p>
Simon Forman<p>When I harvested the ripe tomatoes from the House Tomato plant it went ahead and manifested these new tomatoes from some previous flowers that had dropped off days earlier.<br>Then it also bloomed again! This is late December in the Northern Hemisphere, and yeah I'm in Cali but I'm out in the cold overcast part of SF. South-facing window, about three hours of sun in the morning</p><p>House Tomato VTOM-HS from <a href="https://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/VegetablesS-Z.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">jlhudsonseeds.net/VegetablesS-</span><span class="invisible">Z.htm</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BloomScrolling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BloomScrolling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Seeds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Permaculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Permaculture</span></a></p>
Simon Forman<p>I have a handful of Sweet Lorane fava beans for trade -or- lend that are third generation from some I originally got from J.L. Hudson seed bank. They grew out here in San Francisco near the Pacific ocean where it’s cold, foggy, and overcast much of the year.</p><p>The smaller kind of Broad bean, this variety is very tasty. You could make a nice hummus with them for example.</p><p>Please boost?</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>seeds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Permaculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Permaculture</span></a></p><p><a href="https://permapeople.org/marketplace/items/fava-beans" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">permapeople.org/marketplace/it</span><span class="invisible">ems/fava-beans</span></a></p>
c0c0bird<p>Hackers join and share genetics... <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/cccamp23" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cccamp23</span></a> <a href="https://chaos.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> bei <span class="h-card"><a href="https://chaos.social/@opensourcegardens" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>opensourcegardens</span></a></span> 🌱</p>
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