#California: ‘Seeking seed donations': The #Altadena #SeedLibrary looks ahead to #regrowth

Story by Alysia Gray Painter, January 13, 2025

"Following the Jan. 7 fire that swept through the city, growers and gardening groups are beginning to think about what is next, groups that include the Altadena Seed Library.

"This community is enormously dedicated to native plants, but also had many farmers and growers who lost generations of crops at community gardens and in backyards.

"#Wildlife coming down from the foothills has lost habitat and food. the air quality will be poor and temperatures will be higher without the lush greenery that protected us. not to mention the vast natural spaces that have burned and may benefit from help #reseeding.

"If you have seeds to spare — particularly native plants — please send a message. please share widely.

"Monetary donations are also requested, if you are able to donate.

"Seeds may be sent to 37 Auburn Ave. #8, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 c/o Altadena Seed Library."

Source:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/seeking-seed-donations-the-altadena-seed-library-looks-ahead-to-regrowth/ar-BB1rscpJ

Altadena Seed Library IG:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DEtvdpixEw2/
#AltadenaFires #CaliforniaFires #Reseeding #SolarPunkSunday #NativePlants #NativeSeeds #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #Gardening

@SecularJeffrey @punko In the long run, I don’t think it matters.

In the short run, cutting at the end of the season & leaving the trimmings as mulch & then compost (“chop & drop”) might speed up meadow development a bit, especially with the added effects of seed scattering.

I am no expert, however. Hopefully one will come along & tell us both the right answer.

#gardening #lawn #lawns #mowing #ChopAndDrop #meadow #meadows #rewilding #mulch #compost #wildflowers #reseeding

'Conservationists turn to glue to make seeds stick on windy Yorkshire moor'
Robyn Vinter

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/30/conservationists-turn-to-glue-to-make-seeds-stick-on-windy-yorkshire-moor

Interesting Guardian article about #peatland #restoration in North Yorkshire, using seeding with grass #seed to establish grass for facilitating establishment of bog #plants, and equipment which was designed for #reseeding #prairie #vegetation in the US.

Those in the Highlands of Scotland (visiting or resident) might like to help The Mountain Birch Project – Reforesting Scotland

This project aims to make the most of the many eyes and feet out in the Scottish hills to help us locate trees from a forgotten habitat that we want to restore in our beautiful hills. The mountain …

Video link https://youtu.be/Cpk1l0OXwec

Article https://reforestingscotland.org/portfolio/mountain-birch-project/

#Rewilding #Highlands #Scotland #Reforesting #Reseeding #ReforestingScotland