Seed Saving
Saving and sharing seeds have been part of human history for millennia. Recent studies have found evidence that humans were selecting and saving seeds as many as 30,000 years ago, beginning with regionally available grains (Southern Exposure Seed Exchange).
Today, saving seeds in not only an essential tool in cultural preservation (Modern Farmer), but also a critical tool in preserving the biodiversity we need to adapt to climate change and feed our communities (NPR).
There are all kinds of reasons to save seeds: to grow a favorite crop year after year, to save money on seeds and starts, to preserve regionally specific biodiversity, to build community with other gardeners and seed savers, etc… The following resources can help you get started and inspire you with instructions, ideas, stories, and more.
Honoring Seeds & their Stories, from the Vermont Garden Network
What Seed Saving Can Teach Us About the End of the World, from Orion Magazine