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Saving Seeds

Saving Seeds

Did you know that humans presently rely upon just 20 varieties of plants for 90 percent of their food? Experts throughout the world think that this lack of biodiversity could lead to an agricultural calamity. The Irish potato famine, which led to the death or displacement of two and a half million people in the 1840s, is an example of what can happen when farmers rely on only a few plant species as the cornerstone of their crops.

In just the last 15 years, more than half of the varieties once available have disappeared from seed catalogs. But you can help to reverse this alarming trend. Learn more about seeds, and find out the simple steps to saving your own garden seeds, to help protect the health and biodiversity of the plants we grow.

Find out more about seeds:

Seeds of Change.

And learn how to save your own garden seeds:

Saving Seeds.

Read more: Nature, Lawns & Gardens

By Annie B. Bond

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

also by Annie B. Bond

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Donna Hamilton Donna H.
4:36AM PDT on May 23, 2012

Thanks for the info.

Marie W. Marie W.
11:02PM PST on Mar 2, 2012

Got to work on this.

Linda Jarsky Linda J.
11:01PM PST on Mar 2, 2012

The LOVE of MONEY is the basis for all evil.....think about it corporations and governments before you pass the invisible line of it being too late to change...."

Caterina L. Caterina L.
12:46PM PST on Jan 24, 2012

Thanks for the article.

Tim Cheung Tim C.
10:35AM PDT on Aug 12, 2011

thanks

K s Goh KS G.
4:18AM PST on Jan 18, 2011

Thanks for the article.

David M. Brian M.
8:38PM PST on Nov 14, 2010

Thanks

Mari Basque Mari '.
5:21AM PDT on Oct 17, 2010

TY! I do save seeds and have even gotten trees from them. Now I am just waiting for the free yummy apples:-)

Barb F. Barb F.
7:34AM PDT on Jul 13, 2010

thanks

Monica D. Monica D.
1:45AM PDT on Jun 22, 2010

I wonder whether laws should require a greater number of varieties to be used in agriculture. It might be a sensible safety measure.

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