Sustaining a Seed Library 🌱

Seed libraries are growing in communities everywhere—and many are asking the same important questions. What comes next after the seed library is established? How do we keep the collection strong year after year? How do we engage volunteers in meaningful ways? How do we encourage more people to grow and donate locally adapted seeds?

Join us for the 13th Seed Library Conference: Sustaining a Seed Library
Online | Saturday, May 16
9:00–11:30 AM PST / 12:00–2:30 PM EST
Will be recorded.

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This conference is designed to explore those next steps and offer practical ideas to help seed libraries stay active, resilient, and community-driven.

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Participants will explore:

• Why locally adapted seeds matter and how to grow seed with the intention of saving it

• Simple ways to encourage seed donations from community members

• How to identify crops that are easy to save in your region

• Educational program ideas that spark curiosity and participation

• Partnership opportunities with groups like Master Gardeners and local educators

• Helpful tools and resources to support day-to-day seed library operations

This gathering is designed for:

• Librarians

• Master Gardeners

• Educators

• Community organizers

• Anyone working to strengthen community connections through seed saving

If your goal is to sustain a seed library, grow local seeds, and engage more people in seed stewardship, this conference will offer practical guidance and inspiration.

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At the bottom of many of our webpages, you will see links to upload your resources or view what others have done. If you have resources, we encourage you to upload them for the benefit of others. No need to reinvent the wheel. 🛞💡

Grow a Row: Gallery View Form

One Seed, One Community: Gallery View Form

The Grow a Row program is where you invite people to grow something out to seed for the benefit of the community. Ask Master Gardeners, permaculture guild members, garden club folks, urban ag nonprofits, and individuals to participate. Whereas, the One Seed, One Community is a project where you provide seeds and everyone grows the same thing from seed to seed as a means to connect to each other, seeds, and learn about seed saving. The zines from last issue can be used to increase the engagement.