Charlotte Seed Library

This is a project of the Charlotte Library, to encourage and support our community’s home food producers and seed savers. It is part of a network of Seed Libraries and Seed Savers worldwide which promote the growing of heirloom varieties and keeping the seeds in the hands of the people.

STARTER KITS

First time gardening, or want to start up a small garden in a new space?

We have free Food Garden Starter Kits available at the Library, containing a few seeds each of a mix of popular vegetables and herbs, along with growing instructions. Available in the foyer whenever the Library is open.

Find more information about the Charlotte Seed Library at www.charlotteseedlibrary.org, or contact us with questions at seed@charlottepubliclibrary.org

2022 Catalog

The 2022 Charlotte Seed Library Catalog is hot off the press and waiting for you. We’re offering many past favorites, plus some which may be new to you. Pick up a copy at the library or click right here to view online!

All are tried and true heritage varieties of vegetable, herbs and edible flowers which are easy to grow and easy to save seeds from. We invite you to add some of these to your garden this year!

You do not need to be an expert gardener to do this. We provide guidelines for eco-friendly gardening and successful seed saving so you can enjoy the fruits of your labors this year and have seeds ready for 2023 for yourself and to share with others.

To request small packets of seeds from the 2022 catalog (no charge), email us at Seed@charlottepubliclibrary.org. We will let you know when your seeds are ready for pick up in the Library foyer.

Seed Library Coordinators Karen Tuininga and Linda Hamilton wish you happy garden planning!

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Questions? Please contact us at seed@charlottepubliclibrary.org.

Latest from the Blog…

Garden ChatSeptember 8, 2022
Friday, September 9, 202211:30am -12:30pm Join Seed Library Coordinators Karen Tuininga and Linda Hamilton to talk about late season gardens! We’ll meet up on Zoom this Friday, September 9, to catch up after the busy summer season. Do you haveContinue reading “Garden Chat”
September Harvest of the Month: Sweet PeppersSeptember 1, 2022
Peppers are native to Central and South America. They are among the first plants to be cultivated there. Pepper seeds dating back to 5000 B.C. havebeen discovered in Mexico. After explorers from Portugal & Spain made their way to theContinue reading “September Harvest of the Month: Sweet Peppers”
August Harvest of the Month: BerriesAugust 1, 2022
Blueberries, raspberries and strawberriesall grow in the wild and are cultivated inVermont.The blue pigment in blueberries comesfrom a group of antioxidants calledanthocyanins. The waxy coating on thesurface of blueberries is called the“bloom”.Raspberry bushes have thorns—be wary!Native Americans called strawberries“heartseed berries”Continue reading “August Harvest of the Month: Berries”

Upcoming Seed Library Events

Garden Chat – Seed Saving Tips

March 11, 11:30-12:30

Join Seed Library Coordinators Karen Tuininga and Linda Hamilton to share questions and tips for successfully saving seeds from your vegetable garden this year.

Charlotte Seed Library at the Senior Center — April 4, 2022

Coordinators Linda Hamilton and Karen Tuininga will visit the Charlotte Senior Center to explain how the Library’s Seed Library program works and how to join in.

Receive access to not only small quantities of heirloom vegetable, herb and edible flower seeds, but educational and technical support for growing at least some of your own food, in environmentally-friendly ways which promote healthy soil and support biological diversity, and learning to save seeds for yourself and to share with others.

All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
Ancient proverb

Resources

Be sure to visit our Resources page for articles and links about gardening and seed saving. If you’re looking for some particular information or how-to’s, please contact us and let us know how we can help you!