Seed preservation

Seed Preservation

Description: (lots of resources) Instructors - all ages

Contents: the living collection, the Exchange - seed swap, community science (to regenerate and evaluate collection varieties by engaging a diverse community of gardeners and farmers),  census directories - one-of-a-kind compilation documenting the commercial seed trade of open-pollinated varieties, partnerships

Source: Seedsavers.org https://seedsavers.org/preservation 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Healthy Communities - Online communities

Seed Preservation

Description: (lots of resources) Instructors - all ages

Contents: the living collection, the Exchange - seed swap, community science (to regenerate and evaluate collection varieties by engaging a diverse community of gardeners and farmers),  census directories - one-of-a-kind compilation documenting the commercial seed trade of open-pollinated varieties, partnerships

Source: Seedsavers.org https://seedsavers.org/preservation 

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/Healthy Communities - Facilitating community

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How seeds grow - All about seeds

All about seeds - My First Garden, How Seeds Grow

Description: (comprehensive package) Instructors - early ages, adaptable through gr 6

Contents: This lesson will teach children the life cycle of a seed and what it needs to grow into a plant, with fun activities that include tasting and starting to grow their very own seeds. 

Source: Rodale https://rodaleinstitute.org/myfirstgarden/lessons/how-seeds-grow.php 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Seeds - Lessons

How seeds grow - All about seeds

Description: (comprehensive package) Instructors - early ages, adaptable through gr 6

Contents: This lesson will teach children the life cycle of a seed and what it needs to grow into a plant, with fun activities that include tasting and starting to grow their very own seeds. 

Source: Rodale https://rodaleinstitute.org/myfirstgarden/lessons/how-seeds-grow.php 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Seeds - Lessons

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Garden Adjective Adventure

Garden Adjective Adventure

Description: (complete lesson which can be made into a Unit) Instructors - all ages

Contents: A garden space is full of things (both living and nonliving) that engage the senses. In this lesson, students use the garden as a muse for growing their descriptive writing skills.

Source: kidsgardening.org https://kidsgardening.org/resources/lesson-plan-garden-adjective-adventure/ 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants, Seeds, Compost - Lessons section in each

Garden Adjective Adventure

Description: (complete lesson which can be made into a Unit) Instructors - all ages

Contents: A garden space is full of things (both living and nonliving) that engage the senses. In this lesson, students use the garden as a muse for growing their descriptive writing skills.

Source: kidsgardening.org https://kidsgardening.org/resources/lesson-plan-garden-adjective-adventure/ 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants, Seeds, Compost - Lessons section in each

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