Seed Exchange Library
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Our public library started a free seed exchange to encourage planting and seed sharing. (charlotte ekker wiggins photo)
Seed Exchange Library
Our lovely public library has started to offer a seed exchange “library,” an opportunity for gardeners to take seeds as well as give seeds back. Since this is the beginning of the growing season, I thought it was a good time to feature this service so we can all plan on saving seeds to contribute.
Here are some of the specifics:
repurposed medicine bottles store donated seeds. (charlotte ekker wiggins photo)
The donated seeds are made available in recycled medicine and other plastic containers.
this helpful chart suggests the best times to plant seeds. (charlotte ekker wiggins photo)
There's a plant grow chart from St. Louis to help new gardeners decide when to plant what seeds. We're in USDA hardiness zone 6b.
a handy form collects pertinent information about donated seeds. (charlotte ekker wiggins photo)
There’s a scoop and small envelopes to gather seeds. To check out, the envelopes are recorded at the library’s check out desk so they can monitor what seeds are popular.
This seed exchange is sponsored by the library and our new community garden. Master gardeners and gardening groups could also sponsor something similar.
What a lovely way to encourage growing your own food and learning how to garden!
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Charlotte
