"In addition to books and DVDs, in 2012 the Pima Country Public Library
system became one of the first in the nation to circulate seeds.
Aspiring gardeners can look up varieties electronically, put seeds on
reserve and check out 10 packs at a time. Availability changes with the
seasons: By mid-September, tomato seeds are long gone, but many other
seeds — including dill, arugula, cucumbers, the flat white teardrop
shapes of squash seeds, and the small dry beads of tepary beans — rattle
in paper envelopes. Participating branches offer support as well as
seeds, such as gardening classes, brochures, and, of course, books. The
greenest beds flourish with flowers, herbs, vegetables and an idea: That
public libraries can be resources for local food growers as well as
local readers."
See more High Country News (http://www.hcn.org/articles/communities-tucsons-seed-library-fosters-food-sovereignty-in-a-desert).
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