Seed Library

Access, grow & donate seeds to the library!

The Seed library is housed at both branches and is accessible during the growing season from the 4th Saturday of March. Thank you to all participants! If you save seeds, please consider donating to the seed library in the fall.

“Learn to garden” programs

MMPL gardening workshops – check back regularly or subscribe to the library newsletter for updates
The Almonte & District Horticultural Society maintains this page of resources and events

Quick facts

The Seed Library is a community resource, open to everyone.
You can access the Seed Library at the Pakenham and Almonte branches.
Seeds are available while supplies last (usually March-June each year). We cannot guarantee stock or supply.
At the end of the growing season, consider saving your seeds to donate back to the library. This creates an ongoing supply loop to fuel the seed library!
Why save seeds? Among many reasons, seeds harvested locally are conditioned to our climate and soil conditions, which result in more resilient future crops. How do you save seeds? Check the seed resources below.

How to access seeds

Seeds are available on a first come, first-served basis while supplies last. You may borrow whatever amount of seeds you need, but please be mindful to leave seeds for others. Our seed collection may be browsed in-person at both branches.

Seeds donations always welcome

We need your help to “grow” our inventory! Here’s how you can help:

Complete our seed library donation form – one form per variety of seeds – and then attach the form to an envelope filled with the saved seeds
Drop your donation at either branch