Seed Library
Libraries are vital places in our community that offer much more than books! Seed Libraries are sprouting up in local libraries, thanks to an initiative of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County Master Gardener Volunteers.
A seed library is a community-based resource for sharing seeds. Like a regular library, gardeners "borrow" seeds from a seed library at planting time. At the end of the growing season, they save the seeds from their plants and return a portion of the seeds to the library.
In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess
County (CCEDC), four libraries—Staatsburg, Pawling, Pleasant Valley, and
Beekman- will offer seed libraries as a part of our 2024 pilot program. We
aim to spread awareness about seed-saving and provide an opportunity for
residents to grow their own food.
Some libraries will even offer coordinated garden programming.
Need more help? A dedicated resource page on the CCEDC website will guide you towards growing hints and educational fact sheets to help you on your gardening journey. Master Gardener Volunteers are also available to help you 9:00 AM to Noon Wednesdays on the Horticulture Hotline (845) 677-6563 or via Ask2.extension
Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers raise funds to support community projects like this by hosting an annual plant sale, at the Farm and Home Center in Millbrook, NY.
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Last updated October 9, 2024