Seed Library of Los Angeles

12/04/2020

HAPPY Seed~Aversarriy SLOLA Peeps! Sharing the Granddaughter Nose Gay whose now a SeedMama herself ~pic. I can't count the years it's been {maybe 8 or 9} since I checked out the Grandma Seed. Endless joy of changing fruit colors, bit of cooking but mostly sharing her seed both in LA &, well, up the W coast & back East. These cute fruits brighten my various homes & SPICE up my SMILES thinking of ALL the JOYOUS meetings we orchestrated together~~ & the board meetings wading thru necessary muck to BLOOM new members ~continuously! Supreme Gratitude to the many board members & volunteers who've been & continue to SEED~ON ~~~~still~*

07/25/2020

This has just been brought to our attention. I would suggest that you never open a package of seed without information of what it is and who it is from as well as "why did you send me unmarked seeds?" While I dislike sabre rattling, let us be cautious and do not open packages you did not ask for. Report it to the county ag department, although the ag dept in Los Angeles doesn't really seem to be on top of current events in my experince, but report it still. Thank you Dee Green for alerting us to this weirdness. (Sorry it won't tag you.)

UPDATED to reflect new reporting instructions! https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=31411

Today we received reports of people receiving seeds in the mail from China that they did not order. The seeds are sent in packages usually stating that the contents are jewelry. Unsolicited seeds could be invasive, introduce diseases to local plants, or be harmful to livestock.

Here's what to do if you receive unsolicited seeds from another country:

1) DO NOT plant them and if they are in sealed packaging (as in the photo below) don't open the sealed package.

2) This is known as agricultural smuggling. Report it to USDA. Information in our latest press release on how to report: https://agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/news-and-media-relations/news-releases?article=31411

07/01/2020

TO ALL FRIENDS OF THE LEARNING GARDEN and our friends at SLOLA: Due to construction at the garden site and the ever changing COVID-19 regulations, the 11th (I think) Annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social is put on ice this year. One of the most popular events we have annually just could not become a "safe distancing - don't breathe on me" event. We looked at it from many different perspectives and, sad to say, there isn't a way to make it right. We value the health and safety of every one of you, but we'll be back! YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD THING DOWN! Happy 4th of July everyone!

07/01/2020

TO ALL FRIENDS OF THE LEARNING GARDEN and OUR SLOLA FRIENDS: Due to construction at the garden site and the ever changing COVID-19 regulations, the 11th (I think) Annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social is put on ice this year. One of the most popular events we have annually just could not become a "safe distancing - don't breathe on me" event. We looked at it from many different perspectives and, sad to say, there isn't a way to make it right. We value the health and safety of every one of you, but we'll be back! YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD THING DOWN! Happy 4th of July everyone! — at The Learning Garden.

04/30/2020

If you've seen any of the recent (last decade?) seedy films, you've seen this man... It's worth a read - he says it all succinctly and I keep hoping he finds a mentee!

Will Bonsall has spent a lifetime scattering seeds across the country. But will his efforts fall among the thorns?

04/21/2020

"Seed Saving is Crucial!" Join with SLOLA and help us save the seeds of our food and other purposeful seeds.

Experts say seed saving is an important piece of the food sovereignty puzzle. Plus: Video seed saving tips to ensure next year’s crop.

04/09/2020

A short story about food, monoculture, and communities that draw together the human and nonhuman.

03/30/2020

With a little effort, you can grow some food.

Emptier grocery store shelves are helping to cultivate a growing interest in home gardening.