WSPL Library of Things: Seed Library
Seed Library at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch
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About the Seed Library
The Seed Library, located at our Tusten-Cochecton Branch, was created in collaboration with the Tusten Heritage Community Garden. Community members are welcome to borrow seeds by completing the sign-out sheet provided. Our seed inventory changes throughout the year, depending on donations and seasonal availability. Some of our current selections include Rose of Sharon, Columbine, Pumpkin, and various types of Beans. The collection is sustained through generous donations from local gardeners throughout the year and contributions from the library's annual seed-starting program.
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Many seeds shared by the Seed Library were grown by community members with love and care like our ancestors have done for thousands of years. Please know they may not meet state germination or labeling standards. We do not knowingly accept or share any seeds that are chemically treated, patented (PVP), or genetically modified.
At WSPL, we try our best to ensure the quality of our seed using best practices in inventory care and labeling. Nonetheless, seeds are alive and people using the seed library have varying degrees of skill in saving seeds. You should know that you might experience low germination rates or receive seeds that were not properly labeled. This is a volunteer-run project, and we do the best we can with the time and resources we have.
If you do have any problems with the seed you get from the seed library, please let us know so we can try to fix it for future users of the library! Email Alexa Simonelli as asimonelli@rcls.org
Thanks for your interest in local seeds and Happy Planting!
Seed Inventory
Click here to view our current selection of seeds. *Seeds can not be reserved.
Resources
Tips and Resources for Seed Saving
Handout from Virginia Cooperative Extension on seed starting, and seed viability, and seed saving practices.
"Seed Savers Exchange stewards America's culturally diverse and endangered garden and food crop legacy for present and future generations." - from their website
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets pamphlet on prohibited and regulated invasive species.