Seed Library

The Seed Library is a collection of seeds at the Glenroy Library. Members of Merri-bek Libraries are welcome to access the Seed Library and take home free seeds.

How does the Seed Library work?

Borrow – Library members browse the collection of seed packets and select their preferred seeds. Limit of 2 packets per family.

Plant  – Take your seeds home, plant and watch them grow.

Harvest – After growing in your garden, harvest and collect some seeds.

Donate – Return seeds to the library staff to help build a collection of seeds for others. You can also donate seeds from plants that you didn't grow from library seeds, as long as you can tell us what they are and when they were harvested.

Benefits of the Seed Library

  • Sharing seeds strengthens plant biodiversity and food security for the local community.
  • Growing from food from seeds is a great way to teach children about the life cycle of plants and gives an appreciation of where food comes from.
  • Planting seeds increases gardening skills and provides opportunities to connect with other gardeners!