The Seed Banks of the World Continue to Grow (via Nogmoseedbank’s Blog)
July 16, 2010 by cdndirtbags
I have so much to learn about seed harvesting, and hopefully will know enough to harvest at least some from our garden this year, but I also need to get moving on ordering some seeds. With the intention of expanding our permaculture landscape markedly over the next few years, a good seed supply is crucial. And because our weather can change quite drastically from year to year, a solid seed bank is a necessity.
Did you know that there are a total of 1,400 seed vaults that are located in various locations around the world? Yup, over one thousand seed banks. That is about 7 seed banks for every country in the entire world. This is usually an interesting fact that I bring up to those who are skeptical about purchasing a Survival Seed Bank. All over the world, leaders have acknowledged the need to safely store seeds in the case that war or natural disaste … Read More
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Nothing better than having your own seed bank. I saved a lot of seed from our spring garden, some of which will be replanted next month for fall…
Sweet- you must have a longer growing season than we do. Hey, do you know anything about transplanting rhubarb by chance?