Seedbanks Across Europe. How Kew, Svalbard and NordGen Safeguard Plant Diversity

How seedbanks collect, conserve and share plant diversity, why they matter for biodiversity and food security, and what homesteaders can learn from their work.

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Around the globe, a network of seedbanks perform a quiet, deliberate service: keeping the genetic blueprints of plants safe, available and intelligible to researchers, growers and future generations. This article helps explain how three prominent repositories operate, the benefits they deliver for biodiversity and food security, and how those who keep small plots or allotments can engage with and learn from their practices.

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From clothing and craft to garden mulch and beehive insulation, wool remains one of the most dependable natural materials available. We look to highlight this incredible fleece and all its uses in this week's article.

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