A seed library does not only lead to the cultivation of plants. It also cultivates fun, learning, and relationship building in the community with fellow gardeners and those new to the world of gardening. It also encourages the community to save and sow quality seeds that are suitable for our local growing area.
Thank You!
The seeds that started the collection have come to us through the generous donations of Pleasant Hills Garden Club (PHGC) members. The PHGC harvested the seeds from their own gardens and donated them to Pleasant Hills Library to help launch the seed library. Interested in becoming a garden club member? Visit pleasanthillsgc.org for more information.
How it Works
Step 1: Select Seeds
- Visit the Seed Library at the library to see what is available. The seeds are free, but small donations are also accepted. Availability depends on donations and seasonality. Seeds are separated into the categories- flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits.
Step 2 “Check-out” seeds
- Please fill out the informational sheet located in the Seed Library binder. This will help with keeping track of what gets “borrowed” and the overall success and use of the Seed Library.
Step 3: Saving Seeds
- Eventually, after borrowing, planting, and growing plants, you will have seeds ready for harvesting. Whether you are an expert or new to seed saving, we have resources to help. We recommend taking a look at the seed saving resources to the right to help guide you through the process.
Step 4: Seed Sharing
Seed Library borrowers are not required to save and share seeds with the library. However, if you wish to help grow the variety and availability of seeds in the Seed Library, we gladly accept donations of open pollinated, heirloom, and/or locally saved seeds.
We do not knowingly share or accept any seeds that are chemically treated, patented, or genetically modified. We also do not accept seeds saved from grocery store produce.
To share seeds:
- Harvest seeds from healthy successful crops.
- Bring each seed variety in a paper (not plastic) envelope. If you do not have a seed envelope we have few available in the Seed Library binder.
- Please clearly label the seeds with the peel and stick labels located in the Seed Library binder. Fill out as much information as you can about your seed.
- Give your clearly labeled seed envelopes to a library staff member.