1. Steps to Set Up a Seed Library
• Decide what type of library- check out or swap.
• Recruit volunteers.
• Figure out where you will house the seeds in your library and how to
house them.
• Contact seed companies about donating seeds or purchase seeds. (try to
stay with companies located in your area of the country)
• Create records of the types. Place records into circulation system.
• Put together promotional materials. Press releases, handouts.
• Develop basic seed saving and other garden related classes.
• Set rules on seeds that you will accept back into your collection.
(Depends on skill level of seed saver and difficulty of saving pure seed)
• Prepare signage.
• Create packets to place seeds into.
• Divide up seeds to packets.
• Introduce patrons to your seed library.