All through Summer we are prepping for revival of our free community #SeedsLibrary - will update as things come together. I'm back at HQ on Monday afternoon.
Plan on a soft launch this Fall & a hard launch next Spring. We have millions of locally donated seeds to still sort, package & organize.
Me with Ella(in the middle) & one of 4 volunteers who showed up to help us with seeds sorting & packaging today 
Prepping for revival of our free community #SeedsLibrary - which I'll keep you all updated on as things come together.
Before I log off here for a few hours, I want to share this #GoodNews story. It's about the #LifeCycles #community #SeedsLibrary that I'm involved with & been posting about recently.
Learn more about our #seeds sharing & local #FoodSecurity efforts around #VictoriaBC #Saanich areas on #VancouverIsland 
"Public can soon check out free seeds at downtown Victoria library.
LifeCycles revamps its seed library now, just in time for planting 2026.
The executive director for the Victoria #nonprofit LifeCycles Project is spearheading a refresh on its seed library with a goal to create open access where people can pick up all the resources they need from the library – including seeds.
Saving, sharing and sowing seeds has been a LifeCycles goal since the 1990s with a variety of projects.:
Unfortunately, they are no longer able to ship to Canada.
Distributing FREE #HeirloomSeeds to the public.
"Encouraging #Sustainability, #SelfReliance & #SpeciesPreservation"
Your donations & support make this possible!
"We should be able to ship to the following countries without restriction
we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information as your country can change it's rules anytime.
"Please be sure to verify & comply with the importation rules of your country before requesting
Bahamas
Bermuda
Iceland
Norway
"Other countries will likely require at least a phytosanitary certificate to import seeds. Envelopes will be marked as having seeds in them & will likely be rejected at the border if your country is not on this list."
#ElkRapidsMI #library starts seed library, offers #FreeSeeds for #CommunityGardening
by Marc Schollett, March 16th 2025
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - "With temperatures rising across northern #Michigan, folks with green thumbs are gardens are already thinking of what they'll plant this spring, but a northern Michigan library maybe one step ahead of them and lending a helping hand at the same time.
"'Libraries are a place where people come together for community,' said Emily Spielbauer, Elk Rapids District Library.
"The Elk Rapids District Library isn't huge, but what it offers the community it serves is gigantic.
"'I mean, it feels great to know that you're serving the community or feeling a need,' said Spielbauer.
"Inside, a ton of books, but it's what just appeared in their lobby this week that may have folks stopping to take a second look.
"Ultimately right now we're really excited about the opening of our seed library in which people can come and get seeds," said Spielbauer.
"It is a library inside a library.
"So we've got a lot of produce, a lot of different types of things that you can eat. We have a small section of flowers, but the idea is that we're offering a source of food for the community," said Spielbauer.
"Right in the corner, is the library's seed library, hundreds of packets, of dozens of different things you can grow in your garden.
"'So the seeds are a self-service station. People do not have to give their name or anything. They can just come in and take what they will use,' said Spielbauer.
"The seeds are free, but there is a tremendous perk for getting them here that you just don't get buying them at the store.
"'You get these green thumbs together and they start talking about their favorite things to grow. And like I said, sharing tips and tricks together,' said Spielbauer.
"The seed library offers all the things you might expect to grow here in Northern Michigan...and a few that have sparked some curiosity.
"'One thing that I've not seen go and I'm really interested if someone would report back is the okra. Like I don't know how to grow it and we've got a lot of okra seeds,' said Spielbauer.
"A lot of seeds, thanks to a lot of donations."
Read more:
https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/elk-rapids-library-starts-seed-library-offers-free-seeds-for-community-gardening
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity
#Colorado: #Gardening fair, free #Seed Library returns to #Longmont #PublicLibrary
Sunday, Feb. 23 · 1 pm - 4 pm
Longmont Library
409 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501
- Library Meeting Rooms / Salas de reuniones
- No registration required / No es necesario registrarse
- This program is in English / Este programa será presentado solo en inglés
"Join the Library and various community organizations to learn about and explore gardening in Colorado.
"The Longmont Public Library is excited to announce its highly anticipated 4th Annual Gardening Fair, set to take place from 1-4 pm on Sunday, Feb. 23 in the Longmont Library Meeting Rooms, 409 4th Ave. Free seed packets will be available! Community members can kickstart their spring planting endeavors by choosing up to six seed packets for free. The Free Seed Library continue upstairs near the Reference Desk after the Fair.
"The Gardening Fair will be a wonderful time to connect with local organizations and businesses to learn more about gardening, ask questions, and start planning your gardening season.
"With a huge thank you to the Friends of the Longmont Library for their donations and support, all attendees will be able to start their home garden at with information to help make gardening a great success this season.
"The #FreeSeedLibrary is a community-driven initiative allowing individuals to access a wide variety of free vegetable, herb, and flower seed packets."
"La Biblioteca Pública de Longmont se complace en anunciar su tan esperada 4.ª Feria Anual de Jardinería, que marcará la apertura oficial de la Biblioteca de Semillas Gratuitas 2025, brindando a los miembros de la comunidad la oportunidad de comenzar su temporada de siembra de primavera al elegir hasta seis paquetes de semillas de manera gratuita.
"La Feria de Jardinería será una excelente oportunidad para conectarse con organizaciones y negocios locales, aprender más sobre jardinería, resolver dudas y planificar su temporada de jardinería de 2025.
"Agradecemos profundamente a los Amigos de la Biblioteca de Longmont por su apoyo, ya que todos los asistentes podrán comenzar su jardín en casa con la información necesaria para una temporada exitosa. La Biblioteca de Semillas es una iniciativa comunitaria que permite el acceso gratuito a una amplia variedad de semillas, incluyendo vegetales, hierbas y flores. Se espera que la Feria de Jardinería de este año sea la más grande hasta la fecha, con un enfoque en recursos y apoyo para cultivar en el área de Longmont, destacando opciones sostenibles y amigables con los polinizadores.
"La Biblioteca de Semillas Gratuitas estará abierta a todos los residentes de Longmont."
https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/gardening-fair-free-seed-library/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #FreeSeeds #GardeningAdvice
