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#UK - New branch for #LibrarySeedHub scheme

by Emily Johnson, 31 March 2026

"A further #library in North #Yorkshire is to help residents grow their own produce with the introduction of a free #SeedHub .

"Voluntary group #GROW first launched at #ScarboroughUK #Library in May 2024, where staff encouraged visitors to pick up seeds when they borrowed books.

"Last year, #SeedHubs were also launched in #Whitby and #Filey libraries, with a new hub set to get under way at #NortonHive Library, near #Malton, in the next few weeks.

"GROW organisers said over 2,200 packets of vegetable, herb and flower seeds had so far been shared in Scarborough, with founder Darren Mancrief saying: 'What really excites me about the coastal seed hubs is what they represent for the future of our region.'

"Mancrief added: 'By helping communities across Scarborough, Filey and Whitby to do something as simple and powerful as sharing and saving seeds, we're building real #FoodSecurity, #SeedSovereignty and #ClimateResilience from the ground up.

" 'Every seed that leaves one of our hubs grows into a plant and finds its way back, which is a small act with a big meaning.' "

Read more:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r4grkrd3ro

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#ScarboroughUK - Library seed hub to help residents grow their own

by Katharine Wootton, 24 July 2024

"A library in #NorthYorkshire is helping grow more than just imaginations, having launched a new #CommunitySeedHub.

"Voluntary group Grow is leading the venture at Scarborough Library, encouraging visitors to pick up free seeds when they come in to borrow books.

"The aim is to help residents grow their own food, flowers and herbs with the help of other library resources and a free online app.

"Darren Mancrief, founder and co-chairman of Grow, which runs a #CommunityGarden in the town, said the bank would help bring people together and 'create #resilience through #FoodSecurity'.

"Mr Mancrief said: 'The seed hub will allow locals to get hold of free vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to take home, grow and enjoy.

" 'They can also donate seeds to the hub, which is integral to its success.

" 'We think the hub will be a real asset to our community.'

"There will be resources in the hub for growing and seed saving, as well as an extensive collection of books and information in the main library and online.

"North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for libraries, Councillor Simon Myers, said: 'The hub will be a huge asset to the community.

" 'Growing your own food can save you money, reduce waste and support local #wildlife.'

"Councillor Liz Colling, who represents the #Falsgrave and #Stepney division on North Yorkshire Council, provided £300 of her locality budget to Grow Scarborough.

She said: 'The hub is all about sharing what we have with those in our community.

" 'As a keen vegetable grower, I shall be making use of the seeds available and donating others.

"I would urge everyone in the area to get involved and support this worthwhile venture.' "

Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnl0w9w1rnpo

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#BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #Gardening #SeedLibrary #SeedExchange #SeedSwaps #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #HomeGardens #LibrariesRule !