Southern Pines Public Library opens Seed Library

April is National Garden Month. The Southern Pines Public Library announced the opening of its Seed Library. Beginning on April 1, anyone can come in and take seeds to plant, choosing from a variety of herb, flower, and vegetable/fruit seeds. No library card is required. They can plant them in their own gardens, and at the end of the season, they can save seeds to bring back to the library to share. 

“The Seed Library is designed to be self-sustaining,” says Aimee James, Southern Pines Public Library Deputy Director. “The initial stock was donated by the Moore County Extension Office, the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, and Fedco Seeds. Members of the public are encouraged to save seeds from their gardens and donate them to the library at the end of the season.” 

Programs will be held throughout the year related to the Seed Library, including a soil sampling and seed starting program on April 10 designed for children and families presented by Savanah Laur. During National Pollinator Week in June, the library will host a program on Seed Saving in Pollinator Gardens on June 22, also presented by Savanah Laur.

“I think the seed library is a wonderful opportunity for our community to engage with the local library in a way that is very hands-on and practical. Growing your own food is so beneficial and rewarding, especially for the younger generations,” says Savanah Laur, N.C. Agriculture Extension Agent in Moore County.

For more information, email Aimee James at [email protected].

 

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