The Lane Seed Library was introduced in September of 2018 with a mission to connect local gardeners by fostering seed sharing while providing informational resources on seed saving and other gardening topics. The Lane Seed Library continues to grow today through the donations of both organizations and individuals. It offers the opportunity for anyone to be able to grow a garden.
Choosing & Borrowing Seeds
Step 1: Print off a Seed Borrowing Form or pick one up at the Hamilton Lane Library.
Step 2: Complete the form, choosing no more than 5 seed packets in one visit or 15 seed packets per growing season. Seeds are organized by plant families.
Step 3: Return the completed form to a staff member at the Hamilton Lane Library to get seeds and start growing.
Grow Some, Give Some
Step 1: Grow your seeds!
Step 2: Save seeds from the plants in your garden. Need help? See resources below on seed saving.
Step 3: Fill out a Seed Donation Form and return seeds to the library. Seeds must be dry, packaged in a zip lock bag or paper envelope, and labeled with plant variety and year harvested.
The Lane Seed Library includes heirloom and open-pollinated seeds only. Hybrid, genetically modified or genetically engineered seeds cannot be safely distributed.
Full or partial seed packets can also be donated, please note on the donation form if seeds are purchased.
In response to COVID-19, the Lane Seed Library must remain locked. Staff members are available to assist anyone with borrowing seeds.
