Steps to set up a seed library
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To set up a seed library, decide whether it will operate as a check-out or swap system, recruit volunteers, figure out housing for seeds and records, obtain seeds through donations or purchases, create promotional materials, develop educational classes, establish rules for returned seeds, prepare signage and packets, divide and package seeds, and introduce the library to patrons.
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Steps to set up a seed library
- 1. Steps to Set Up a Seed Library • Decide what type of library- check out or swap. • Recruit volunteers. • Figure out where you will house the seeds in your library and how to house them. • Contact seed companies about donating seeds or purchase seeds. (try to stay with companies located in your area of the country) • Create records of the types. Place records into circulation system. • Put together promotional materials. Press releases, handouts. • Develop basic seed saving and other garden related classes. • Set rules on seeds that you will accept back into your collection. (Depends on skill level of seed saver and difficulty of saving pure seed) • Prepare signage. • Create packets to place seeds into. • Divide up seeds to packets. • Introduce patrons to your seed library.