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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

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

#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

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

#BrunswickME - Learn to Grow with Us – Free Seeds at the Library

Spring 2026

" #CurtisMemorialLibrary will be starting our FREE seed library starting next week! Every Tuesday at 4pm, we will be putting a new variety of seed as we start the growing season here in Maine. We will also be taking any unused seeds at this time. Please drop off your unused seeds to share with your neighbors."

https://curtislibrary.com/learntogrowwithcml/

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing
#BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #Gardening #SeedLibrary #SeedExchange #SeedSwaps #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #HomeGardens #OpenSourceSeeds

April: A Taste of What’s to Come at #ThompsonFreeLibrary

April 2026

"Nothing ushers in spring at TFL like our seed library! We offer donated seeds from our community and various other donors for free. If you have extra seeds from previous years that you don’t need, please bring them in to share with your neighbors. If you’re interested in trying a new type of plant or flower in your garden this year, stop in and check out what we have to offer. Over the years we’ve had donations from Burpee, Fedco, Ripley Farm, Helios Horsepower Farm, Bob’s Hardware, and many, many patrons."

Source:
https://www.thompsonfreelibrary.org/april-a-taste-of-whats-to-come-at-thompson-free-library/

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing
#BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #Gardening #SeedLibrary #SeedExchange #SeedSwaps #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #HomeGardens #DoverFoxcroftME #Maine

#KennebunkFreeLibrary

May 26 2026

🌱 The Kennebunk Free Library #SeedLibrary is officially sprouting!

We’ve got our seed cabinet ready to go, and now we need your help to fill it. If you have leftover viable seeds (flowers or vegetables), we’d love to share them with the community.

Please bring your labeled seed donations and place them in the basket on top of the seed cabinet, located near the adult circulation desk.

Let’s grow something great together 🌼🥕🌿

Source:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DY0EL1WvMxl/

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing
#BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #Gardening #SeedLibrary #SeedExchange #SeedSwaps #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #HomeGardens #KennebunkME #Maine

#ScarboroughPublicLibrary

Posted May 19, 2026

"Did you know that we have a #SeedLibrary? Our wonderful office manager/volunteer coordinator/plant whisperer Katie put it together! Here are a few of her tips about donating seeds:

1. Donate seeds at the seed library (ask at a desk if you can't find it). There is a little dish (pictured) with forms about your seeds. It's okay if you don't know everything, but we would prefer more than just "beans." Are they pole beans? Bush beans? Magic beans?*

2. Please do not put seeds into the seed library yourself. Please leave them in an envelope in the dish, with the description. Volunteers divvy the seeds up so each envelope contains only a few seeds so more people have the chance to sample a seed variety.

*I feel like people should know if they're planting magic beans. Not only would HOAs probably object to giant beanstalks, but we'd probably need some kind of waiver just in case giants start falling out of the sky.

Questions? Email Katie! [email protected]

And keep an eye out for the return of our gleaning table in mid-June! "

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/scarboroughpubliclibrary/posts/did-you-know-that-we-have-a-seed-library-our-wonderful-office-managervolunteer-c/1436190458537417/

#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing
#BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #Gardening #SeedLibrary #SeedExchange #SeedSwaps #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #HomeGardens #ScarboroughME #Maine

#WatervilleSeedLibrary

at #WatervillePublicLibrary !

"Waterville Seed Library to Launch at the Waterville Public Library on the Spring Equinox on Friday, March 20, 2026!

Waterville, Maine – The Waterville Public Library is proud to announce the 2026 launch of the Waterville Seed Library! This free public resource features 20+ varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix, green beans, and more. Beginning on the Spring Equinox on Friday, March 20, 2026, while supplies last, garden seed packets can be picked up at the Waterville Public Library at 73 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine!"

https://www.watervillelibrary.org/departments/seedlibrary

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

#PrinceMemorialLibrary, #CumberlandME

"PML's Seed Library is back!

We've stocked our little free Seed Library. All seeds were grown and harvested locally by people in our community. Seeds include a wide variety of flower, herb, flower-herbs, and vegetables. Some will require starting early. Some are direct sow. There are many unique and interesting varieties.

Check it out next time your at the library. Please limit your haul to 5 seed packets, so that we can spread the seed love to many people.

If you have any leftover seed packets at home or partially used packets, bring them in and add them to the 'take-some, leave-some' bucket."

Source:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWjE40SDF44/

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

#CamdenPublicLibrary

"About the Camden Seed Library

The Camden Seed Library currently provides vegetable, fruit, ornamental, and herb seeds for members of the community, and serves as a local repository to both donate and take seeds for cultivation. Seeds are available for many plants that are suited best for the spring and summer growing seasons, as well as some seeds that are suitable for the fall growing season. The seeds in the seed library have come from a variety of different places, including seed companies, librarians, and members of the community that have donated seeds to the seed library."

FMI:
https://www.librarycamden.org/seedlibrary/

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

#AuburnPublicLibrary

"Stop by the Reference Desk to look through our new seed library. Customers are limited to 6 packages of seeds at one time, with the exception of pole beans.

Seeds generously donated by St. Mary’s Community Garden."

https://www.auburnpubliclibrary.org/posts/apls-seed-library

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

[Thread] Inspired by @redcrew 's prompt, I found some #Maine #SeedLibraries at #MaineLibraries!

10 places where you can get seeds for free

Seed libraries are sprinkled across the state.

by Dana Richie, June 6, 2026

Want to try your hand at nurturing plants from seed? Have a blooming garden that’s producing more seeds than you can manage?

Many towns across the state have seed libraries, mostly housed in public libraries. These are free and accessible ways to acquire and occasionally donate seeds.

#AuburnPublicLibrary , #AuburnME
#CamdenPublicLibrary , #CamdenME
#CurtisMemorialLibrary , #BrunswickME
#KennebunkFreeLibrary , #KennebunkME
#MerrillLibrary , #YarmouthME
#PrinceMemorialLibrary , #CumberlandME
#ScarboroughPublicLibrary , #ScarboroughME
#ThompsonFreeLibrary , #DoverFoxcroftME
#WatervillePublicLibrary , #WatervilleME
#WellsPublicLibrary , #WellsME

Source:
https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/06/06/10-places-where-you-can-get-seeds-for-free/

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

Today, I bottled some pears. They are looking good. The important thing is that this is a success. Must not worry about the remaining 2/3rds of a bucket of pears…
#harvest
#pears
#GYO

Southern #PickledOkra
By admin / April 4, 2024

"Follow our easy, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to learn how to make and water bath can our pickled #okra in your own kitchen. Printable recipe included."

Read more:
https://tasteofsouthern.com/southern-pickled-okra/

#SustainableFoods #SolarPunkSunday #PreservingTheHarvest #GYO #GrowYourOwn

I also picked a bucket of pears. The ones left on the tree will have to take their chances - I got very wet picking these. I will dry them and store in cardboard boxes for as long as is practicable. We have a bowlful of pears on the kitchen windowsill and more poached pears in the fridge!!
#Harvest
#Pears
#GYO

Preparing for the storm: The Pear Tart phase. Can’t have a storm without a decent dessert, now can we?
#tart
#food
#gyo

🌿Plant some hanging baskets with fragrant herbs like marjoram, chives, basil, and parsley. For a splash of color and a tasty bonus, include a specially bred trailing tomato. Top Tip: Ensure the basket is deep enough to support the tomato's roots for best fruiting! 🪴 #gardening #gyo #permaculture

🌿Plant some hanging baskets with fragrant herbs like marjoram, chives, basil, and parsley. For a splash of color and a tasty bonus, include a specially bred trailing tomato. Top Tip: Ensure the basket is deep enough to support the tomato's roots for best fruiting! 🪴 #gardening #gyo #permaculture

🌿Plant some hanging baskets with fragrant herbs like marjoram, chives, basil, and parsley. For a splash of color and a tasty bonus, include a specially bred trailing tomato. Top Tip: Ensure the basket is deep enough to support the tomato's roots for best fruiting! 🪴 #gardening #gyo #permaculture

First proper ground frost of the year. It’s beautiful and sparkly. The courgettes (zucchini) have also decided to stand down. They have served us well.
#frost
#gardening
#GYO

🌿 Thinning (removing extra seedlings) helps the remaining ones thrive.

1️⃣ Carefully loosen the soil.
2️⃣ Crucial step: Hold down the soil around the plants you're keeping with one hand.
3️⃣ Gently pull the unwanted seedling with the other.
This protects your keepers' roots from damage! 🪴 #GYO

🌿 Thinning (removing extra seedlings) helps the remaining ones thrive.

1️⃣ Carefully loosen the soil.
2️⃣ Crucial step: Hold down the soil around the plants you're keeping with one hand.
3️⃣ Gently pull the unwanted seedling with the other.
This protects your keepers' roots from damage! 🪴 #GYO

#ShortBreak #shorts #DoomScrollBreak #DIY #GYO #GrowYourOwn #garden #gardening #planting #selfSufficient

What to plant in October (here: #UK and alike climates)

youtube.com/shorts/TVmBx...

Just because the weather has c...

#ShortBreak #shorts #DoomScrollBreak #DIY #GYO #GrowYourOwn #garden #gardening #planting #selfSufficient

What to plant in October (here: #UK and alike climates)

https://youtube.com/shorts/TVmBxlw5KFY

Want to boost your fruit yield? 🍋🍅 Try hand-pollination!
Use a small artist's brush to gently transfer pollen between flowers. The best time is the middle of the day when the pollen is ripe and easily movable. This can lead to a much bigger harvest!
#GardeningTips #GYO #Pollination #GardenHacks

Want to boost your fruit yield? 🍋🍅 Try hand-pollination!
Use a small artist's brush to gently transfer pollen between flowers. The best time is the middle of the day when the pollen is ripe and easily movable. This can lead to a much bigger harvest!
#GardeningTips #GYO #Pollination #GardenHacks

#Midcoast #Maine - #MerrymeetingGleaners #SharingTables

"The Sharing Tables are unstaffed tables of free produce available for anyone to take from anonymously.

Tuesdays:
- #CurtisMemorialLibrary , #BrunswickME (12-2pm) (year-round)
- #PattenFreeLibrary , #BathME (12-2:30pm) (year-round)
- Landing YMCA, Brunswick (12-2pm) (ends in October)
- Parkview Hospital, Brunswick (12-2pm) (ends in October)

Wednesdays:
- #TopshamPublicLibrary (12:30-2:30pm) (year-round)

Thursdays:
- Bath Area Family YMCA (9-11:45am) (year-round)

Fridays:
- Welcome Center, #BrunswickLanding (1-3pm) (ends in October)
- Tedford Housing, Brunswick (1:15-3:15pm) (ends in October)

Source:
https://www.mchpp.org/gleaning

#SolarPunkSunday #SharingFood
#MainersHelpingMainers #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #BuildingComunity #GrowYourOwnFood
#FeedingNeighbors #GYO #FarmToTable #LocalFarms #ZeroWaste #ReduceFoodWaste #FoodSecurity #FoodInsecurity #Gleaners #SharingTables

#ShortBreak #shorts #DoomScrollBreak #humor #sarcasm #irony #satire #parody #comedy
#garden #gardening #diy #gyo #GrowYourOwn

*ROFL* (in case you are in need of a hysterical roast of a gardener 🤣 )

#Jonny #short on #dividing #plants

(okay, enough internet for today 😬 go to sleep)

https://youtube.com/shorts/TaYEZwwZgac

#DIY #GYO #GrowYourOwn #garden #gardening #Weedy #TheWeedyGarden #sustainability #selfsufficience #selfsufficient

Weedy testing different methods to grow #potatoes (subtropic vs. continental climate)

(if you're not an Aussie wanting to win a garden makeup, start at 2:15 :)

youtu.be/bBmP6R5MgAg

Best Potato Harvest of my LIFE...

#DIY #GYO #GrowYourOwn #garden #gardening #Weedy #TheWeedyGarden #sustainability #selfsufficience #selfsufficient

Weedy testing different methods to grow #potatoes (subtropic vs. continental climate)

(if you're not an Aussie wanting to win a garden makeup, start at 2:15 :)

https://youtu.be/bBmP6R5MgAg

As the nights draw in, October is a great time to reflect on this year's harvest and plan the next. Grab a cuppa and start designing your 2027 layout on VegPlotter. A good plan now means a great harvest next year!

https://buff.ly/Ot1VMgU

#GardenPlanning #VegPlot #GYO #AutumnGardening

As the nights draw in, October is a great time to reflect on this year's harvest and plan the next. Grab a cuppa and start designing your 2027 layout on VegPlotter. A good plan now means a great harvest next year!

buff.ly/Ot1VMgU

#GardenPlanning #VegPlot #GYO #AutumnGardening

As the nights draw in, October is a great time to reflect on this year's harvest and plan the next. Grab a cuppa and start designing your 2027 layout on VegPlotter. A good plan now means a great harvest next year!

buff.ly/Ot1VMgU

#GardenPlanning #VegPlot #GYO #AutumnGardening

#DIY #GYO #GrowYourOwn #windowsill #garden #gardening #pepper #bellpepper #WindowsillGardening

I need to brag again ^.^

Kiddies sunbathing ❤️

Do you see what I see? *.*

The tomato beds are now cleared and everything is in the compost. Compost pile is still heating up and now reads 140F / 60C. Not much left to clear, just peppers, eggplant & okra.
#Gardening
#Allotment
#NewEngland
#GYO
#GrowYourOwn
#Compost
#Harvest

I'm quite late getting around to cleaning up the tomato beds but life, weather, etc. gets in the way. Anyway I'm always fascinated by the pulling-up of the tomato plant and seeing how the roots manage to go everywhere...
#Gardening
#Allotment
#NewEngland
#GYO
#GrowYourOwn
#Tomato
#Harvest

After getting pounded by an out-of-season Nor'Easter for 4 days, I've deemed the okra season to be over. Last picking of the year. I shouldn't even be able to grow the stuff here, but there we are... Garden clean-up continues.
#Gardening
#Allotment
#NewEngland
#GYO
#GrowYourOwn
#Okra
#Harvest