Creative way to introdce biodiversity

I heard about the seed bank in Norway several years ago. As one interested in heirloom seeds, this tweaked my interest immediately. Many of us have been doing similar collections in our own ... See More

I heard about the seed bank in Norway several years ago. As one interested in heirloom seeds, this tweaked my interest immediately. Many of us have been doing similar collections in our own yards for years in order to retain some of the old, non-hybrid varieties that have stood the test of time. I also appreciated the comments about moving beyond mere seed collection to restoration initiatives. Great idea, with some solid curriculum links.

Seed Banks

This extremely interesting article describes what a seed bank is and does. The authors say it best...."Studying seed banks and building one in the classroom can capture students’ attention a... See More

This extremely interesting article describes what a seed bank is and does. The authors say it best...."Studying seed banks and building one in the classroom can capture students’ attention about the importance of plants in our lives and help teach the concepts of biodiversity and biocomplexity." The article describes the two largest seed banks in the world and also why seed banks are important to the future of human existence.