How does a seed library work?

Borrow

Choose the seeds you want to plant. Use scoops, envelopes, and labels to package them. Copy the planting instructions and take them home to grow.

Grow

Plant the seeds in your garden bed or containers. Follow the planting instructions for a successful result. Grow your veggies, fruit, and flowers until fully ripe.

Harvest

Collect mature seeds from your healthiest and tastiest fruits, flowers, and veggies. Make sure all seeds are fully dried and clean of dirt and debris.

Return

Place your seeds in a sealed envelope, jar, or container. Complete the form then bring it and the seeds to the seed library to share with your neighbors.

How do I use the seed libraries?

It’s easy! Watch this video and we’ll show you how to borrow, return, and donate seeds to the seed libraries.

Seed library annex locations

Bird Nest
475 Eastern Avenue
Angwin, CA 94508

Downtown Napa
500 First Street
Napa, CA 94558

St. Helena Public Library
1492 Library Lane
St. Helena, CA 94574

St.Mary’s Episcopal Church
1917 Third Street
Napa, CA 94559

North Napa
4417 Tanglewood Way
Napa, CA 94558