DIY Seed Collection Bank

Growing vegetables to reduce the cost of the food bill is a goal.

Not only for us, but to share excess with our small lakeside community.

To create a 'DIY Seed Collection Bank', you will need:

A wooden box about 24 x 24cm (9.5 x 9.5 inches) in size.

Card for dividers. I used a craft card 11.4 x 16.5cm (4.5 x 6.5 inch)

A black Sharpie pen, glue, a pencil, and a ruler.

Card to make a label for the front of the box.

To Make:

Prepare the collected dried seeds you already have by placing them in containers such as small envelopes or old medication bottles.

Write the seed name and the date on each container or packet.

I added in the packet-bought seeds I already had.

Create the card dividers. Write in black Sharpie pen, vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs, etc., at the top of each piece of card.

Measure 5cm (2 inches) from the bottom of the card and rule lines in pencil.

Fold the card using the ruler as a guide, as shown, then turn the card to the back side and bend it over again.

This creates a stand-up label.

Place the seeds and dividers in the box.

Make a label for the front of the box, then glue it in place.

Congratuations!

You have now created your own self-sufficiency 'Seed Collection Bank' that you can add more seeds every future season!

Visit the Mia Bella Passions blog to read about how far we have come with our food garden.