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   Tinker ☀️ (tinker@infosec.exchange)'s status on Sunday, 08-Dec-2024 17:23:35 JST Tinker ☀️

   Alright, sent an email to the head of my local library about setting up a seed library there.

   Seeds libraries are places you can go and "check out" seeds. Grow the seeds. Let one of the grown plants go to seed. Harvest the seeds. Then "return" the seeds back to the seed library!

   Free seeds!!!!

   Check and see if you have a seed library near you: https://www.communityseednetwork.org/map/

   Or connect and share seeds with folks online:
   https://exchange.seedsavers.org

   #solarPunk #seedLibrary #libraryEconomy #urbanGardening

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     Tinker ☀️ (tinker@infosec.exchange)'s status on Sunday, 08-Dec-2024 17:23:35 JST Tinker ☀️

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     Great news! My library got back to me!

     They're interested in building out a seed library as well!!!

     YAYAYAYAY!!!!!!

     I'm developing some basic classes on how to do low-budget, simple, indoor (in any space) hydroponics. I'm also building out some starter kits to give away.

     I'll see if the local library would like me to give these courses and kits when the seed library gets built as a way to promote it and get word out to the local community.

     #solarPunk #seedLibrary #postScarcity #libraryEconomy #indoorGardening #urbanGardening

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     Tinker ☀️ (tinker@infosec.exchange)'s status on Sunday, 08-Dec-2024 17:23:35 JST Tinker ☀️

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     Update on the local Seed Library (see previous posts in this thread for background)!

     We've got official approval to start building it out!

     We'll start the official planning, building, and then community awareness initiatives and concurrent programming and training!

     Yay free seeds for the town!

     Yay free classes on gardening and hydroponics!

     Gardening is one thing. Community is another thing entirely.

     Build community. Feed each other.

     #solarPunk #hydroponics #indoorGardening #gardening #urbanGardening

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     Tinker ☀️ (tinker@infosec.exchange)'s status on Sunday, 08-Dec-2024 17:23:35 JST Tinker ☀️

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     THEY DID IT!!!!

     My local library built the seed library!

     The local Master Gardeners provided a lot of the intitial seeds (oh my gosh we are stocked!!!). They used an old card catalogue to store them. Today's the kickoff!

     The idea is you "check out seeds" from the library, plant/grow/harvest, let some go to seed, then "return the seeds" back to the library!

     Free seeds for everyone!

     #solarPunk #postScarcity #gardening #mutualAid #seedLibrary #earthDay

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     Derek Caelin is writing a book (derek@social.coop)'s status on Wednesday, 05-Feb-2025 02:16:58 JST Derek Caelin is writing a book

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     @tinker the card catalogue is just 🔥

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     Tinker ☀️ (tinker@infosec.exchange)'s status on Friday, 24-Jul-2026 03:26:44 JST Tinker ☀️

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     THEY DID IT AGAIN!!!

     My local library built out another seed library at a second branch!!!

     The first one has been such a success that they've begun to install seed libraries at other branches. This one is smaller but is well used (see the "check out" list) and can be grown easily by placing more holders on the wall.

     I like this approach. The main branch is using an old card catalogue. This branch is using wall holders. There's no right way to do it, just what works best for your area.

     Word from the librarians are that they're mostly self sustaining. Many folks check out seeds for free, plant/grow/harvest their plants, and let some of those plants go to seed as well - returning those seeds back to the library (or checking in their seeds).

     One seed turns into hundreds of seeds. The more this is used, the more it grows.

     #solarPunk #seedLibrary #foodSecurity #Libraries