Library Sponsors Seed Library

A seed library is a partnership between community members to share open-pollinated (non-hybrid, non-GMO) seeds. Greenville Public Library is now sponsoring a seed library - Growing Harvest Seed Library - for the public to enjoy. Here’s how it works:

The seeds you borrow and sow are free. Keep seeds for your own collection. However, please be generous and help replenish the Growing Harvest seed collection by returning some seeds at harvest time. The more seeds that are returned, the more plentiful the seed library will become.

The seeds are located at the Library in the classic card catalog, alphabetized by common name and variety. Here’s how to get started:

Complete the participation form and submit to the Reference Librarian

Choose seeds you want to grow this year, taking as many as you will use. Be considerate of other’s needs.

Place the seed types into the stamped bags that are provided. Complete the seed information on the bag.

Complete the member’s seed record.

Obtain growing instructions.

At harvest you may save the seeds in one of three ways - dry, wet, or fermentation. This information is provided. The library operates on the honor system so if you do not save any seeds, please donate a commercial packet or two.

The mission is to provide a free, self-sustaining seed library to area residents and to promote community food grown from heirloom plants. Please stop by and pick up the informative brochure! You can also direct questions to Rachel Brock at 548-3915 - and begin a fun & healthful journey growing your own food from seeds!