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Sign upSharing free seeds to encourage local gardening and biodiversity
Sharing free seeds to encourage local gardening and biodiversity
Seed libraries are a simple yet powerful idea: they provide free access to seeds that anyone can take home and grow, often with the encouragement to return seeds at the end of the season. They embody core values such as access, education, social responsibility, and sustainability (4). These programs serve as vibrant community learning spaces, offering opportunities to gain practical knowledge in gardening, food systems, and ecological care (4). In addition to distributing seeds, many libraries organize seasonal workshops and events that help deepen community engagement with sustainable practices (4). Seed libraries also track strong user participation, with seed return rates ranging from 30–40% in many programs (3). This not only demonstrates the success of the model but reinforces the idea of shared responsibility and community resilience.
Industrial agriculture has significantly reduced the genetic diversity of crops (75%) and increasingly centralized control of seed systems through the spread of patented, non-replicable seed varieties (1)(4). This shift limits the adaptability of food systems and increases vulnerability to pests, diseases, and climate change (4). In contrast, community seed saving practices enable local adaptation and reduce dependence on commercial seed suppliers (4). These practices offer cultural, ecological, and economic value, allowing communities to preserve traditional knowledge and strengthen their resilience (4). Seed libraries also promote hands-on learning and sustainability by offering public access to seeds and knowledge that support local food systems and biodiversity (4).
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