In structuring the venture, which aims to be a center for regional heirloom seeds, Mr. Greene chose the library model he knew well: the members of his group receive seeds each spring and then are encouraged to “return” the seeds from the mature plants in the fall.
It was also at the Gardiner Library that he first became concerned about biodiversity. “I checked out stacks and stacks of books about agriculture,” he said. In fact, Mr. Greene’s venture was born at his small-town library. It already lent fishing poles to residents, and Mr. Greene saw no reason not to do the same with seeds.
Founded by librarians
I was so glad to read that not only was this project founded by librarians, but they consciously acknowledge and follow the highest ethical standards of our profession.