Interested in starting a garden? What about trying out a new type of produce? Whether you are a beginner or experienced gardener, the Manchester Seed Library will be a wonderful resource for many different varieties of seed options to try in your own garden each season.
How it works:
Seeds are available for check-out on the 2nd floor of the library, outside of the NH Room. Stop by the library to browse available seeds to take home and plant. If you have a successful growing season and would like to share your seeds with others, return any extra or new seeds to the Manchester Seed Library to keep our sustainable collection growing!
The Seed Library will be available March-August 2024.
How to ‘Check Out’ seeds:
- Donated seeds are listed in the catalog, and periodically updated. Due to the nature of donations, we cannot guarantee remaining amounts.
- To help us know what kind of seeds you are interested in planting, sign out your seed packet(s) in the“Seed Library Check Out Sheet” located next to the catalog.
- Take your seeds home to plant.
- Seeds are limited to ten (10) packets per family and two (2) packets of each seed type.
- Look up growing information for your seeds in a library book or online! Many seeds have different needs for germination, soil composition, sunlight and water.
- Here are some links to resources to get you started:
How to donate seeds:
- Donated seeds are appreciated and help us keep the seed library going every year! Seed donations should be clearly labeled with the common name and variety of the plant type.
- Purchased seeds can be donated in the packet.
- For seeds saved from your garden, please take some pre-labeled paper envelopes and include as much information as you can!
We would love to see your thriving gardens! Share pictures with us on social media by tagging @manchlibrary or using #Manchesterseedlibrary.
cindy // Mar 10, 2024 at 7:42 am
when can i pick up seeds
Steve Viggiano // Mar 15, 2024 at 4:39 pm
Hi Cindy. You can pick up seeds any time the library is open.