local seed library

1. How can I get free seeds?
2. What is the best place to buy seeds online?
3. What is the purpose of a seed library?
4. How do I start a seed library?
5. Can you just throw wildflower seeds?
6. How do you find local seeds?
7. What brand of seeds are best?
8. What is the best way to start seeds indoors?
9. How many seeds should I plant?
10. How do I host a seed swap?

How can I get free seeds?

How to Get Free Seeds

1. Sign Up for Seed Catalogs. Seed companies often send first-time customers high-value coupons. ...
2. Participate in an Online Seed Swap or Exchange. ...
3. Find a Seed Library. ...
4. Host a Seed Swap Party. ...
5. Watch for Free Seed Listings on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. ...
6. Take Advantage of Free Seed Offers. ...
7. Save Seeds From Your Own Garden.

What is the best place to buy seeds online?

Trusted websites to buy seeds online

• Johnny's Selected Seeds. ...
• John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds. ...
• Pinetree Garden Seeds. ...
• Prairie Moon Nursery. www.prairiemoon.com. ...
• Renee's Garden. www.reneesgarden.com. ...
• Seed Savers Exchange. www.seedsavers.org. ...
• Select Seeds. www.selectseeds.com. ...
• Territorial Seed Company. www.territorialseed.com.

What is the purpose of a seed library?

a kind-of botanical literacy, teaching people what different plants look like and how they grow. Seed libraries also support information sharing and preservation.

How do I start a seed library?

How to Start a Seed Library

1. Present your idea to a local group, such as a garden club or master gardeners. ...
2. Arrange for a convenient space, such as a community building. ...
3. Gather your materials. ...
4. You'll also need a desktop computer with a seed database (or another system for keeping track).

Can you just throw wildflower seeds?

Each "bomb" contains wildflower seeds packed in compost and brightly colored clay. "Planting" them is easy: You just throw them on the ground and wait for the rain, sun, and soil to do their work. The candy-colored seed bombs "practically grow themselves," says the company's website.

How do you find local seeds?

1. Attend Local Seed Exchanges. ...
2. Visit a Seed Library. ...
3. Check Out Online Seed Exchanges. ...
4. Join a Local Gardening Group. ...
5. Request Free Seeds and Free Sample Seeds. ...
6. Look for Free Seeds Online. ...
7. Ask a Friend. ...
8. Look for Websites and Organizations Offering Free Seeds.

What brand of seeds are best?

10 Terrific Seed Companies for 2020

• (1) Park Seed. Founded in 1863, Park Seed has a long history of supplying vegetable and flower seeds to customers all over the US. ...
• (2) Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. ...
• (3) Hudson Valley Seeds. ...
• (4) Pinetree Garden Seeds. ...
• (5) Johnny's Selected Seeds. ...
• (6) Renee's Garden. ...
• (7) Swallowtail Garden Seeds. ...
• (8) Burpee Seeds.

What is the best way to start seeds indoors?

How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

1. Purchase your seeds from a trusted source. ...
2. Pot with seed-starting mix. ...
3. Make sure your containers have drainage holes. ...
4. Plant seeds at the proper depth. ...
5. After sowing, set the containers in a warm location. ...
6. Keep seed-starting mix moist. ...
7. As soon as seedlings emerge, place pots in a bright location.

How many seeds should I plant?

In general, two to three seeds should be planted per hole. Seeds do not have 100% germination rates, so not every seed planted will sprout. Overseeding holes, cells, or pots will help ensure that the number of plants you desire will grow (or more!).

How do I host a seed swap?

Organize Your Own Seed Swap With These 6 Tips

1. Seeds should only be saved from heirloom varieties. ...
2. Consider the viability of the seeds. ...
3. Make sure you include enough seeds in each packet to ensure a decent harvest. ...
4. Packaging is important. ...
5. Timing is everything. ...
6. Get the word out!