Community Seed Banks Available at Gaston Libraries

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Community Seed Bank - Gaston County Library

The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Gaston County have partnered with Gaston County Public Library to provide a “Community Seed Garden”. Our goal is to ensure access to vegetable, flower, and herb seeds and inspire community members to garden through April through October.
What is a Seed Bank?
Unlike their larger counterparts, community seed banks are less about long-term
preservation and more about sharing seed season to season. For that reason they’re sometimes called “seed libraries.” No matter what they’re called, the essence of all community seed banks is the same: they’re a central place where seeds (often locally grown) are stored and shared with local growers. Most offer their seed for free because the philosophy behind community seed banks is that seed is not a commodity but a shared community resource.
How to Participate
The Seed packets are available for free to the community at all Gaston County libraries. It’s easy to participate in the “Community Seed Garden” program – here’s how:
  1. Visit your local library to learn about seed availability.
  2. Fill out the “Membership Record” when taking their first pack of seeds.
  3. Log the name of seeds you take on the sheet provided.
  4. If you have questions about the seed bank, general gardening questions, or want to learn more about the project  – call Horticulture Agent, Julie Flowers, at 704.922.2104
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