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Local seed libraries (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/gardeningaustralia@aussie.zone

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Just putting it out there that your local library or council may run free seed libraries.

You borrow some seeds, plant them, then allow some of the plants to set seed and donate them back to ‘return’.

They may also run community gardens or events to help you learn. Some might even accept unused seeds from packets. (They will probably prefer those be heirloom seeds though, as those seeds will grow true when saved. Hybrids aren’t good for the purpose.)

Here are a few links as a starting point. This isn’t exhaustive though so if your area isn’t listed on here check your local library or council to see if one is on offer.

https://localfoodconnect.org.au/local-food-directory/seed-libraries/

https://www.yourlibrary.com.au/seed-library-2/

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[–] mycatsays@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

Such a fabulous idea!

[–] Breakpr0d@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I am jealous of Melbourne. I don't see any seed libraries in Sydney.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This one looks to be a student thing https://welcome.sydney.edu.au/welcome2023sem1/sponsor/330821/community-seed-swap

Try this one on for size https://www.mappingedges.org/news/the-haberfield-street-seed-library/

There was another link but Lemmy helpfully ate my comment and logged me out when I tabbed away to find the last one