Seed Keepers

["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflj@intrex.net>]

Elise Lutrick wrote:

> I am simply a grassroots gardener who once was able to feed her kids
> only because the Lord blessed her with a grat garden.
>
> I am one who believes that the Lord God gifted all of humanity with
> plants and seeds for their nourishment. I believe that any attempt to
> alter the natural historical rhythm of that gift is theft from the
> human race.

You have said that very nicely Elise. Thanks. Could you create a version
of this for me to add to the mission statement on the list homepage? A longer version would be fine and others could 
contribute to it too. What traces of religion I still cling to have at its origins one ceremony:
The Anglican Blessing of the Fields, held annualy. I had the privilege of 
participating
in this when I was very young. It was held in the yard of one of the most 
beautiful homesteads in North Carolina
on an overlook behind a duplex log cabin farmhouse where you could see for 30 miles. The Episcopal minister who hosted 
and held the ceremony at his farm was a missionary in Alaska for many years. He and his wife retired to Chapel Hill
where he held services at the Episcopal church I was raised in and was was an active participant in civil rights and 
anti-war demonstrations and events in and around Chapel Hill throughout the sixties. Farm surroundings included barns 
and fields and virgin forest with old growth timber and abundant, diverse wildlife, fauna and flora. A wonderful and 
enchanting book was written about that mysterious area, a journal of the author's experiences and observations as he 
hiked that region throughout the seasons. The traditions and lay-of-the-land of the English countryside correspond
in many ways to much that still exists in many places in America.

> > As long as its mission is not compromised then its not so much a matter of

That, _right there_ is what concerns most people. That exactly: "as long as its 
mission is not compromised".
Isn't that what's at the heart of the matter? Kent allowed as much in his 
letters.

And so, lest the mssion of this list become compromised, let us get about the 
businesss of seed saving.
I could also say, let us pray for deliverance from the hard times facing all 
of us around the World
in coming months and years. Some of the toughest people on Earth are humble 
enough to do this.

Mission statement for this forum:
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Seed Keepers list - seed and plant growout, harvest, storage, sharing and 
exchange
This forum will help those interested in developing and using a non-gmo seed 
and
plant saving and exchange network.

Seeds Create.

The Seed Keepers list is a forum for individuals interested in and practicing
techniques of keeping non-gmo seeds and plants. All are welcome to join and
exchange ideas, skills and harvested seeds and plants. There are no 
limitations
besides civility and constructive participation. This list is not affiliated 
with
any organization and does not tolerate inflammatory behavior.
Welcome and please introduce yourself!

-Seed Keepers Exchange Network