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BASIL Inspires Reinvention of Public Libraries

March 9, 2013 by Ecology Center

An article in USA today highlights the success public libraries have had in expanding beyond books to craft supplies, tools, science equipment and more. One of the most popular new items on library shelves are seeds, which can now be found in 55 public libraries across the country, and counting. While seed saving is a… Read more »

14th Annual BASIL Seed Swap this Friday, 2/15/13

February 12, 2013 by Ecology Center

This once-a-year event is always a favorite! It’s being held earlier this year to give gardeners a chance to include the swapped seeds in spring planting. Come and share potluck supper, hoe down music, home-grown garden seeds, raffle and the company of fantastic local gardeners. To prepare seeds for the swap, please pre-label with the… Read more »

Intermediate Seed Saving for Urban Farmers and Gardeners

September 8, 2012 by Ecology Center

The second event in our “Reclaim, Rebuild, Reskill” series is for people ready to take their seed saving to the next level. This workshop will cover basic and advanced seed concepts including basic taxonomy and botany, choosing the right variety or crop, ideal population sizes, preventing cross-pollination, selecting for improved varieties, seed maturation, seed harvest,… Read more »

BASIL Seed Sorting Party Tomorrow, 8/25/12

August 24, 2012 by Ecology Center

Come down to the Ecology Center tomorrow, from 1 to 3 PM to help with a little end-of-summer tidying and processing of the seed library’s holdings. This is a great chance to meet other seed savers, learn some seed saving tips, and snag some seeds for your fall planting. All experience levels welcome! We hope… Read more »

BASIL Seed Sorting Work Party, this Saturday, 7/7/12

July 5, 2012 by Ecology Center

The Bay Area Seed Interchange Library (BASIL) is a volunteer-run resource housed in the Ecology Center. This Saturday will be a seed sorting work party, which is an easy way to learn more about seed saving, plant families, and meet other friendly folks who are knowledgable about seed saving. All experience levels welcome. We hope… Read more »