#ChinaME: Does your town have a #SeedLibrary
by Jude Hsiang
April 23, 2025
"Does your town have a Seed Library? Seed Libraries are found all over the world, enabling gardeners to save money and try new types of vegetables, herbs, and flowers."
Read more:
https://townline.org/china-does-your-town-have-a-seed-library/
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #BorrowDontBuy #SeedLibraries #SeedExchange #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #Maine
#CamdenME - Check-Out Seeds
"Would you like to take some seeds from the #SeedLibrary for your own garden? Follow the steps below to check out the seeds you want to take!"
FMI:
https://www.librarycamden.org/seedlibrary/
#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #SeedLibraries #SeedExchange #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #Maine
#Research #participation opportunity:
Finally, we are partnering with a student #researcher from the Department of #Sociology at the University of Victoria who is conducting a #study on deep engagement within #SeedLibraries. They are seeking participants for approximately one-hour interviews (in person or online — to be conducted in the next couple weeks) who have interacted with the previous iteration of the #VictoriaSeedLibrary. If you’re interested in learning more or participating, please contact Hannah Lister at hannahlister@uvic.ca
Seed Libraries at Public Libraries Are Growing
https://www.almanac.com/seed-libraries-public-libraries-are-growing
#SolarPunkSunday #Seeds #SeedLibrary #SeedLibraries #PublicLibraries
#BucksportME! "The #Bucksprouts #SeedLibrary is now open! Community members can come take seeds to plant and grow their own flowers and vegetables. Our initial seed donation was through the generosity of #HighMowingSeeds with additional seeds donated by #Mainescape and other patrons. Our intent is for gardeners to learn how to #SaveSeeds so that we can provide this resource for years to come. Many thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers who made this possible. Come take some seeds, learn gardening tips, and network with others who garden too."
Learn more:
https://www.bucklibrary.org/for-our-patrons/bucksprouts-seed-library
#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule #SeedLibraries
#OldTownME #PublicLibrary - What is a #SeedLibrary?
"A Seed Library is a community-driven resource where people can borrow seeds, grow them, and then return some of the harvest’s seeds to share with others. It's a fantastic way to promote biodiversity, sustainability, and self-sufficiency within our community. By participating, you contribute to the preservation of unique, locally-adapted plant varieties while helping others grow their own food.
How It Works
- Borrow Seeds: Visit our Seed Library and browse through the available varieties. Choose the seeds that fit your gardening space and needs.
- Plant and Grow: Take the seeds home and plant them! We provide helpful gardening tips and instructions to help you grow your plants successfully.
- Save and Return Seeds: At the end of the growing season, save seeds from your healthiest, most productive plants. Then, return these seeds to the library for others to borrow.
Why Participate in Our Seed Library?
- Promote #Biodiversity: Help preserve and propagate locally-adapted plants.
- Access to Free Seeds: #Gardening should be accessible to everyone, and we believe in removing barriers like seed cost.
- #Sustainable Gardening: By saving and sharing seeds, we create a cycle of sustainability that benefits the environment and community.
- Build #Community: Our Seed Library fosters collaboration, education, and a deeper connection with nature and neighbors.
What Seeds Do We Offer?
We offer a wide variety of seeds that are well-suited to our local climate and conditions. Some of the seed varieties we offer include:
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, carrots, and more!
- Herbs: Basil, oregano, thyme, mint, and rosemary.
- Flowers: Sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds, and other #PollinatorFriendly flowers.
- #NativePlants: Local species that support #pollinators and other #wildlife."
FMI - https://old-town.lib.me.us/index.asp?SEC=2CC0E559-E0E2-4CF2-9BA3-39BD33F05269
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwn
List of #MaineLibraries with #SeedLibraries!
Buck Memorial Library
47 Main St, #BucksportME
Waterville Public Library
73 Elm St, #WatervilleME
Ellsworth Public Library
20 State St, #EllsworthME
Northeast Harbor Library
1 Joy Road, #NortheastHarborME
Caribou Public Library
30 High Street, #CaribouME
Thompson Free Library
186 E. Main St, #DoverFoxcroftME
Searsmont Town Library
37 Main Street, #SearsmontMe
Wells Public Library
1434 Post Road, #WellsME
Milbridge Public Library
18 School Street, #MilbridgeME
Bangor Public Library
145 Harlow St, #BangorME
Friend Memorial Public Library
1 Reach Road, #BrooklinME
D.A. Hurd Library
41 High St, #NorthBerwickME
Curtis Memorial Library
23 Pleasant St, #BrunswickME
William Fogg Library
116 Old Road, #EliotME
Carver Memorial Library
12 Union St, #Searsport
Brown Memorial Library
53 Railroad St, #ClintonME
#Maine - #SeedLibraries Are Sprouting Up Around the #PineTreeState
#MaineLibraries have added seed “borrowing” to their growing list of resources.
by Nora Saks, April 2024
Read more:
https://downeast.com/home-and-garden/maine-seed-libraries/
#SeedySunday is back for 2026!
Sunday 1 Feb 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Open Market - Brighton’s biggest community gardening event
Main location: The Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton
Entry cost: Free
https://bhfood.org.uk/events/seedy-sunday-2026/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwapping #SeedSwap #England #BrightonUK #SeedLibraries
Inspired by @futurebird , other themes I'll be posting about for this #SolarPunkSunday are #LibraryGardens, #GardenLibraries, and related topics (#CommunityGardens, #SeedLibraries, #GardenPlans, etc.)! Starting SPS in a few hours...
"In this episode of #APeoplesClimate, host Shilpi Chhotray sits down with #VivienSansour, founder of the #PalestineHeirloomSeedLibrary, for a powerful conversation about resistance in the face of Israeli militarism, occupation, and ecological devastation."
https://www.thenation.com/podcast/activism/peoplesclimate-11082025/
#Palestine #Gaza #WestBank #oPt #PalestinianFarmers #ecocide #ecologyOfWar #decolonialEcology #agroecology #seedLibraries
@MaQuest Garden Organic also have a #SeedSearch project https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/news/seeds-and-stories-take-root-in-our-seedsearch-project?utm_campaign=15161253_September%20Enews%20Members%202025&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Garden%20Organic&dm_i=4UO,90YHX,A8NP4S,11POYK,1
They are finding old varieties with a provenance and these old or unusual varieties often have a story to tell.
You can also join the Heritage Seed Library (UK only sorry) via Garden Organic. They can’t legally sell heritage seeds but they can offer packets of heritage seed as part of membership.
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedLibraries #Veg #Community #Seeds #Nature #Food #SeedSaving #Organic #Gardening @Gardening
"Saving your seed is the best way to propagate your garden and the cheapest! But it's also a way of protecting our heritage plants."
https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/expert-advice/garden-management/seed-saving
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedLibraries #Veg #Community #Seeds #Nature #Food #SeedSaving #Organic #Gardening
Spitalfields City Farm Seeds Library
"The library is a resource for local communities who wish to grow their own food from locally-adapted, open-pollinated seed. "
https://www.connectedseeds.org/about?campaign_medium=standalone_cta
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedLibraries #Community #Seeds #CityFarms #Food #London
Oh yes! I've used #VisibleMending the last few months. It's something I think is very cool, and hearkens back to my childhood, when patches were the rage! Other favorite topics are #LibraryOfThings and #SeedLibraries, which encourage folks to share and not buy! @NatureMC @MakersHour@cupoftea.social @makershour@a.gup.pe
The Heritage Seed Library (HSL) maintains the national collection of heritage and heirloom vegetables and aims to conserve vegetable varieties that are not widely available, sharing seed with our members to grow and enjoy.
https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/what-we-do/hsl
#SolarPunkSunday #Seeds #SeedLibrary #SeedLibraries #Gardening #Plants #Vegetables #Organic #Volunteer #Community #CommunityGardening
