The golden rule

This demonstrates respect for nature and other living and non-living things—a respect for the energy and needs of the seeds and how we impact the next generations of growth.

Processing seeds is the final act. The action of processing seeds is the last step to help the seed go where it needs to go and be stewarded to become something that continually grows.

Being attentive to the seeds you are to grow, to the community you are a part of, and most importantly to yourself. 

Being attentive to the needs of seeds and their journey of growth requires patience and attention. Your own journey of growth within the Seed Library also requires those attributes. As you are to help the seeds borrowed from the Seed Library grow and develop in order to harvest requires you to be attentive to yourself, the community and your seeds.

Being attentive and realizing your own needs allows for you to create a space where seeds are able to flourish from your energy.