What is Seeds To Trees?
Seeds To Trees is a grassroots effort to get more trees planted, by teaching people how to grow trees from seed, and then give the seedlings away in their community.
Because, if a lot of people do this, in enough different communities, collectively, the benefit to the environment, and community beautification, would be huge.
Why should we give tree seedlings away?
By putting free tree seedlings right in front of people (where they shop, work, socialize, etc) more trees will get planted. And the world needs more trees for community beautification and so many environmental reasons.
It’s easy to feel powerless considering the enormity of global warming, deforestation, etc. But giving seedlings away is something tangible, with immediate results, that anyone can do to help. Don’t know where to start?… Seeds To Trees will show you how.
A coffee shop barista told me “People are showing us pictures of their newly planted seedling on their phones, and thanking us for doing this! Thank YOU for making this happen!” Yes, giving tree seedlings away gets more trees planted.
Whether you give away 5 seedlings or hundreds, you’ve made a difference. And if many people do this, the impact can be huge.
‘Think Globally, Act Locally’
Where does Seeds To Trees get their information?
The information provided on this website, is based on our experience in southwest Ohio, USA. Use our techniques as a starting point, but network with your local gardeners, arborists, etc, to determine what is best for your area.
Seeds to Trees method, simply put.
Gather tree seeds when they drop, then plant them ASAP in deep buckets. Once the seedlings are 12”-24” tall, have a good root system, and the weather is conducive to planting, give them away.