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Hello and blessings! It has been a long pandemic. When we started our mission at Save the Seeds Foundation, we were doing so on at the behest of the Great Mother telling us we only had two years to prepare our food supplies before things were going to take a hard turn. That was in 2018. 2 years later saw the beginning of one of the biggest food shortages and employment drops in living memory. Stores were pulling seeds from their shelves for reasons never truly explained well. Big named heirloom seed companies were running out of their supplies, and for half a year Save the Seeds Foundation was one of the only places that everyone who called us could find heirloom seeds. Save the Seeds Foundation was able to provide gardens for everyone who asked, and that was only possible by the donations from our selfless supporters. The monthly pledges of those that are helping us save the bees, and promote heirloom gardening, helped save the livelihoods and wellbeing of numerous families over that past 18 months. Food sovereignty is real sovereignty. Heirloom seeds were given to us by the Creator and have been the lifeblood of our well being since the earth was formed. Never in history have we needed to protect this valuable gift as much as we do now. Save the Seeds Foundation is more than just a place to get your seeds from. It is a living seed library that promotes the propagation of our food through the changing climate, so that our food supply can sustain itself in the new climates that are becoming the norm. Over the pandemic, a half acre of land was donated to Save the Seeds Foundation to plant our first official gardens. The work has been long and hard to get the ground ready; a perfect example of why Goddess gave us two years warning to get started. Now more than ever we are able to help people realize their dream of helping the earth, instead of simply living upon it. Your donations help us reach, supply, and support those looking to do the work. $10 can buy you two large lattes a month, a pack of cigarettes, 2.5 gallons of gasoline, or it can work together with other $10 pledges to protect, and grow, food freedom worldwide. Thank you for taking the well being of the planet and its people into your hands. We thank you, and our bees, Flora and Fauna, thank you.
First, these are unual times in our world. Our hearts go out to all those affected by Covid-19. We encourages our readers to take precautionary measures to ensure their safety, as we are doing within our community. Please utilize information put in place by medical professionals and the CDC. We care about the community and support the self-quarantine procedures; however, in times of great change we need community and support more than ever. Stay connected to your loved ones in safe ways, such as phone calls, video calls, emails, etc. All of the surrounding uncertainty just emphasizes a greater need for destressing activities…like gardening! Spring is here! Spending time in nature is a great way to relax. The sunshine is out and it’s time to start thinking about our yards. It warm enough in the PNW to start planting seeds and we encourage you all to check with your local weather for planting temperatures. This is a great time to start thinking about what’s needed in the coming weeks. What are some ways that you can play in your backyard? Saving The Seeds is excited for seasonal changes and would like to pose some questions to consider in the coming weeks. -How did your current plants fair over winter? Do they have buds forming? -It’s still early and some plants may not be fully awake. A great way to check if a plant is still alive, would be to lightly scratch the bark with your fingernail. If you see green under the first layer, the plant is ALIVE and still sleeping. Be patient. Just like people, not all plants are early ‘morning’ risers. -Is there standing water anywhere in the yard? -Is there any moss or mold forming in unwanted places? Ie. Gardening sheds -Are there areas that need fresh compost? -Do you have any potted plants that need to be repositioned away from their safe zones? -Do you have a greenhouse that can be stored away? -Don’t forget that in the coming dry months, some plants will need watering. Do you need a watering can, new hose or drip irrigation? -Are there bare spaces in your yard that can be filled with new native plants? Even small places can be filled with native groundcovers. -The birds, bees and pollinators are waking up. Consider putting out food for these creatures until more flowering plants open up. -Remember that some ‘weeds’ are helpful for the soil, such as clover and dandelions. Enjoy this planning time. Think about what goals you want for your yard. Have some fun during this process! Start a wish list, to-do list, dream web, doodles, whatever your process is, get creative. Interacting with nature shouldn’t feel like a chore. It’s an exciting way to care for something beautiful.