Ōtepoti gardening friends, if you have surplus seeds you might like to donate them to the public library’s seed library!

They’re asking for donations so they can reopen the seed library in spring. I’ll be taking my surplus in next time I’m in town 🌱🌱🌱

#SeedLibrary

Falls ihr euch nicht traut eure Wünsche für unsere geplante #Saatgutbibliothek online mitzuteilen haben wir auch eine analoge Option in unserer #bibliothek in #spandau.

Wir freuen uns auf euer Input.

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If you don't want to share your wishes for our planned #seedlibrary online, we also have an analog option in our #library in #spandau.

We look forward to your input.

"Diversity is a core component of resilience, so we need rapid, ongoing and diverse adaptation of our regional food systems – everywhere, all the time. If we’ve been preserving all these seeds for some imagined future need, then the need is now. Arguably, it’s already too late"

#Biodiversity #SeedLibrary #HeritageSeeds #Agriculture #ClimateEmergency

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/02/seeds-biodiversity-hurricane-helene

#Tennessee: #NashvillePublicLibrary #SeedExchange

"The Seed Exchange offers access to local librarians who will support, coach, and cheer you on as you grow your own home, school, church, or community garden. The best part about our Seed Exchange: it’s free! All you need is a library card."

Borrow Seeds

"Use your library card to borrow vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at Main Library and select branches. Find a Seed Exchange location near you. Borrowing seeds is free. All you need is a Nashville Public Library card."

Grow Plants

"NPL’s Seed Exchange offers access to local librarians who will support, coach and cheer you on as you grow your own home, school, church or community garden. We’re also working with local farmers, gardeners and community agencies to offer free gardening workshops throughout the year."

Return Seeds

"Once the season is over, harvest seeds from your garden and return them to the library. We ask that you follow certain protocol when harvesting seeds to share with the Seed Exchange. We want people who take seed to get what was on the label and we want to protect from passing on disease.

"Additionally, we are always looking for #OpenPollinated, #HeirloomSeeds from anyone in the community who is willing to share, a little or a lot.

"Our Seed Protocol [linked below] includes guidelines for properly saving and preparing seeds to share."

https://library.nashville.org/events/seed-exchange

Seed protocol:
https://library.nashville.org/about/policies/seed-protocol
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #Gardening

#MonroeCountyMI - Got a library card? You can check-out a free #GardenPlot in Monroe

by Susan Nolan Wisler, March 23, 2025

MONROE COUNTY — "Now that it's spring, it’s time to reserve your community garden plot. Monroe County has several options, including some plots that can be checked-out free with a library card.

Monroe County Library System

"'The #BedfordBranchLibrary and the #BlueBushBranchLibrary both have garden plots that patrons can utilize. It is very similar to borrowing a book, but you 'check-out' a garden plot for the whole growing season. You can find them in our online catalog,' said Barbra Krueger, who works in community outreach for the Monroe County Library System.

"The Bedford Branch, 8575 Jackman Road in #TemperanceMI, has 10 garden beds; four are still available. The Blue Bush Branch, 2210 Blue Bush Road in #MonroeMI, has four beds that are all still available.

[...]

"Today, Blue Bush offers gardeners use of #rainwater collection barrels, a #CompostBin and a #GardenShed, which was purchased by the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Library. Inside the shed are gloves, rakes, hoes and trowels. Blue Bush also has a #SeedLibrary."

Learn more:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/local/2025/03/23/community-garden-plots-raised-beds-monroe-county-library-system-munson-park-st-mary-organic-garden/82563173007/
#Michigan #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #CommunityGardens #FoodSecurity #LibrariesRule !

#BurlingtonVT #PublicLibrary restarts #PlantExchange program

by EMMA FLETCHER-FRAZER, Mar 13, 2025

BURLINGTON — "The Burlington Public Library brought back this week its popular plant exchange program.

The Plant/#SeedSwap program uses a shelf within the library that holds a variety of #seeds, starts and #propagations."

Source:
https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/burlington-public-library-restarts-plant-exchange-program/article_33dedc12-ff9a-11ef-a11a-9b4ec2643a9f.html
#LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #PlantSwap #Vermont #SolarPunkSunday

#MattapoisettMA Library #SeedExchange

March 10, 2025

"The #MattapoisettLibrary is excited to announce the return of our well-loved #SeedLibrary Program! As the days get longer and the snow melts away, it’s the perfect time for local gardeners and nature enthusiasts to prepare for spring planting. Whether you’re starting a brand-new garden or looking to expand your collection, our Seed Library is restocked and ready for you.

"This season, we’re offering a hearty selection of staples such as herbs, beets, tomatoes, kale, peas, and corn. We also have flowers to enhance any landscape! Supplies are limited. Please take only what you need so we have plenty for everyone.

"Seeds do not need to be returned. However, we encourage patrons to bring in any seeds they’ve collected or no longer need when they come by to check out new ones. And while you’re here, visit our #LibraryOfThings for all the tools and kits you need to dig in and grow your garden, including Soil Testing Kits, Soil Block Kits, Tillers, and more!

"The Seed Library is free and open to everyone, regardless of gardening experience. Patrons only need an active SAILS library card to participate!

"Don’t have a library card yet? No worries! Just bring your ID, and you can sign up for one when you visit to browse our seed selection. Library cards are free and provide access to resources offered at the MFPL and surrounding SAILS libraries.

"Come by 7 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett and borrow what you need to start your garden today! For more information, visit the library, email mfpl@sailsinc.org, or call us at 508-758-4171."

Source:
https://www.wanderer.com/happenings/mattapoisett-library-seed-exchange/
#SeedySunday #SeedLibrary #LibrariesRule #Massachusetts #SolarPunkSunday

#ElkRapidsMI #library starts seed library, offers #FreeSeeds for #CommunityGardening

by Marc Schollett, March 16th 2025

ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - "With temperatures rising across northern #Michigan, folks with green thumbs are gardens are already thinking of what they'll plant this spring, but a northern Michigan library maybe one step ahead of them and lending a helping hand at the same time.

"'Libraries are a place where people come together for community,' said Emily Spielbauer, Elk Rapids District Library.

"The Elk Rapids District Library isn't huge, but what it offers the community it serves is gigantic.

"'I mean, it feels great to know that you're serving the community or feeling a need,' said Spielbauer.

"Inside, a ton of books, but it's what just appeared in their lobby this week that may have folks stopping to take a second look.

"Ultimately right now we're really excited about the opening of our seed library in which people can come and get seeds," said Spielbauer.

"It is a library inside a library.

"So we've got a lot of produce, a lot of different types of things that you can eat. We have a small section of flowers, but the idea is that we're offering a source of food for the community," said Spielbauer.

"Right in the corner, is the library's seed library, hundreds of packets, of dozens of different things you can grow in your garden.

"'So the seeds are a self-service station. People do not have to give their name or anything. They can just come in and take what they will use,' said Spielbauer.

"The seeds are free, but there is a tremendous perk for getting them here that you just don't get buying them at the store.

"'You get these green thumbs together and they start talking about their favorite things to grow. And like I said, sharing tips and tricks together,' said Spielbauer.

"The seed library offers all the things you might expect to grow here in Northern Michigan...and a few that have sparked some curiosity.

"'One thing that I've not seen go and I'm really interested if someone would report back is the okra. Like I don't know how to grow it and we've got a lot of okra seeds,' said Spielbauer.

"A lot of seeds, thanks to a lot of donations."

Read more:
https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/elk-rapids-library-starts-seed-library-offers-free-seeds-for-community-gardening
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity

#California: #MariposaCounty #Library Offers New #SeedLibrary at the #RedCloudBranch in #GreeleyHill, Also Available in #Mariposa
Monday, 03 March 2025 06:39

March 3, 2025 – "Mariposa County Library officials announce that they now have a Seed Library at the Red Cloud Branch in Greeley Hill. We have vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

"The way this works is you can stop by, take a few seeds, put them in baggies, write down instructions for planting them, and be on your way. We also invite users to leave their own seed donations.

"This project was in partnership with the Master Gardeners, who we are very grateful to! We also have a Seed Library at the Mariposa Branch that they assist with maintaining, on a regular basis."

Source:
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/65134-mariposa-county-library-offers-new-seed-library-at-the-red-cloud-branch-in-greeley-hill-also-available-in-mariposa
#SeedLibrary #MariposaCA #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening