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Plants grown from our seed library

Borrow, grow, & return

We house our seed libraries at the Scotland-Oakland Branch and St. George Branch. Thank you to everyone who has borrowed and donated seeds. Remember to save seeds throughout the growing season and return them to the Seed Library in the fall.

Contact the Seed Librarian by email or by phone to learn about all available seeds. Browse the seed collection in-person at the Scotland-Oakland and St. George branches.

How to borrow

There is no limit to the number of seed packets you may borrow, however, please take only what you intend to grow during the season. 

  1. Complete the Seed Library request form here or fill out a paper copy at your local library branch. 
  2. Use the comments section on the form to let us know what type of seeds you're looking for. You can be specific or more general (e.g. "daisies" or "perennial seeds").
  3. Wait to be notified: when your seeds are ready for pickup, library staff at your pickup location will let you know.

Currently available:

 Flowers & Perennials

  • Alyssum - Carpet of Snow
  • Datura
  • Marigold
  • Poppy - Mix
  • Sweet Pea - Everlasting
  • Zinnia

 Herbs

  • Basil - Italian Large Leaf
  • Basil - Lime
  • Basil - Sweet
  • Basil - Sweet - Organic
  • Basil - Thai
  • Chervil
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro - La Reina Baja
  • Cumin
  • Dill
  • Mint
  • Oregano
  • Parsley - Giant of Italy - Organic
  • Pasley - Italian Giant
  • Parsley - Single Italian
  • Sage
  • Summer Savory - Sarriette
  • Thyme
  • Thyme - Organic

 Fruits & Vegetables

  • Arugula - Astro
  • Arugula - Rocket
  • Bean - Bush Bean - Blue Lake
  • Bean - Bush Bean - Sringless Green Pod
  • Bean - Green Bean - Vine
  • Bean - Pole
  • Bean - Pole - Kentucky Wonder Wax
  • Bean - Yellow Bush Bean - Carson PVP
  • Beet - Boltardy
  • Beet - Bulls Blood
  • Beet - Detroit 2 Crimson Globe
  • Beet - Early Wonder
  • Beet - Forono
  • Beet - Top Bunching
  • Broccoli - De Cicco
  • Broccoli - Green Sprouting
  • Broccoli - Green Sprouting - Organic
  • Cabbage - Bronco Hybrid
  • Cabbage - Cabbice F1
  • Cabbage - Savoy Ace
  • Carrot - Autumn King 2
  • Carrot - Scarlet Nantes
  • Carrot - Scarlet Nantes - Organic
  • Cauliflower - Early Snowball
  • Cauliflower - Early Snowball - Orangic
  • Corn - Canadian Early Supersweet
  • Corn - Glass Gem
  • Corn - Honey and Cream
  • Corn - Ornamental
  • Corn - Ovation
  • Corn - Strawberry Popcorn
  • Corn - Sweet - Country Gentleman
  • Cucumber - Earliest Mincu
  • Cucumber - Homemade Pickles
  • Cucumber - Improved Long Green
  • Cucumber - Marketmore
  • Cucumber - Straight Eight
  • Eggplant - Black Beauty
  • Eggplant - Casper
  • Eggplant - Shooting Star
  • Kale - Dwarf Green Curled
  • Kale - Mixed
  • Kohl Rabi - Early White Vienna
  • Leek - Malabar
  • Lettuce - Buttercrunch
  • Lettuce - Mesclan Mix
  • Lettuce - Red Salad Bowl
  • Melon - Cantelope - Honey Rock
  • Melon - Honeydew
  • Melon - Watermelon - Sugar Baby
  • Onion - Spring Onion - Bunching Annual
  • Onion - Spring Onion - Salad Laser
  • Onion - White Lisbon Bunching
  • Parsnip - Hollow Crown
  • Pea - Oregon Sugar Pod
  • Pea - Provence
  • Pea - Shrike
  • Pepper - Hot - Cubanelle
  • Pepper - Hot - Habanero
  • Pepper - Hot - Long Thing Cayenne
  • Pepper - Sweet - Melrose
  • Pepper - Sweet - Purple Beauty
  • Pumpkin - Jack O' Lantern
  • Pumpkin - Large Orange
  • Pumpkin - Medium Orange
  • Pumpkin - Medium White
  • Pumpkin - Ribbed Salmon
  • Pumpkin - Small White
  • Radish - Crimson Giant
  • Radish - Easter Egg
  • Radish - Long White Icicle
  • Rutabaga - Swede Laurentian
  • Spinach
  • Spinach - King of Denmark
  • Spinach - Viking
  • Squash - Buttercup
  • Squash - Buttercup - Organic
  • Squash - Summer - Yellow Straight Neck
  • Swiss Chard - Fordhook Giant
  • Tomatillo - Grande Rio Verde
  • Turnip - Purple Top White Globe
  • Turnip - Royal Crown
  • Winter Rye Cover Crop
  • Zucchini - Dark Green

Seeds donations always welcome

We need your help to "grow" our inventory!

  • Complete our seed library donation form, then attach the form to an envelope filled with the saved seeds.
  • Drop your donation at any of our branches.

Questions?

Email our "Seed Librarian" for more information. 

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Seed resources

  • Basic Seed Saving - Seeds of Diversity Canada
  • Borrow a book about seed saving
  • Canadian Seed Catalogue - Seeds of Diversity Canada
  • How to Save Seeds: Seed Saving Tips & Examples - Growing in the Garden (YouTube video)
  • Seed Saving Basics by K.Ruby Blume - Institute of Urban Homesteading
  • Seed Saving Guide - Seed Savers Exchange
  • Watch our "Let's Get Growing" series on our YouTube Channel
  • Watch our "Seed Library Intro" video on our YouTube Channel
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12 William Street
Paris, Ontario, N3L 1K7
T: 519-442-2433
F: 519-442-7582
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Open today from 10 am to 8 pm
Drop box open for returns.

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24 Park Avenue, Box 267
Burford, Ontario, N0E 1A0
T: 519-449-5371
F: 519-449-5038
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Drop box open for returns.

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474 East River Road, PO Box 40
Glen Morris, Ontario, N0B 1W0
T: 519-740-2122
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Drop box open for returns.

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Onondaga, Ontario, N3T 5L9
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281 Oakland Road, PO Box 40
Scotland, Ontario, N0E 1R0
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St. George, Ontario, N0E 1N0
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