The Economic Times

Kathleen Plunkett-Black found dried beans in a Wisconsin garden its owners had abandoned; decades later, she had listed more than 150 varieties for other gardeners

In the heart of Wisconsin, Kathleen Plunkett-Black's chance encounter with forsaken bean pods transformed her into a guardian of heirloom seeds. This seemingly small decision blossomed into a commitment to biodiversity, as she registered unique varieties with the Seed Savers Exchange. By teaching local residents the art of seed-saving, Kathleen highlights how individual efforts nurture a broader ecological future.