We provide seeds to local seed libraries.
You can borrow and SHARE seeds at 12+ seed libraries in Central Texas.
Austin Public Library Branches
Bring us seeds, any seeds. Yes, even seeds you bought or seeds in pods or flower heads. Include their name, year of harvest, and “for the Seed Collection” on a securely closed package. Leave donations at the circulation desks or in the book drops. You can borrow seeds from each branch listed below by filling out a short form. No library card needed.
Other Public Libraries with Seed Collections in Central Texas
University of Texas at Austin Seed Swap in the UT Tower by the Herbarium
Univeristy Hills Branch
Austin Nature and Science Center 2389 Stratford Dr. Austin, TX 78746 (seed library is located in our visitor’s pavilion) Austin Nature and Science Center wants encouraging native seeds and also “adapted” garden/food seeds as well. People can bring in seeds with stems etc., and pre cleaned and packed seeds are always welcome . People just bring their seeds to the front desk (across from the library) and fill out a form. To check out seeds they can just fill out the check out list and take up to 2 packets per visit.
Little Seed Libraries
7800 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78745
PEAS Community Farm 2200 Berkeley Ave 78745
Farm is set back on the east side of campus. Farm hours are from 3:30pm til dusk Monday-Friday and dawn til dusk on Saturday and Sunday. The seed mailbox is currently turquoise.
1002 Chestnut Street,
Bastrop, TX 78602
Start Your Own Little Seed Library
Austin American Statesman Article about Ausitn Central Seed Library
How to save seeds so you can bring some back to the library
Austin Public Library Seed Collection Info
New York Times Article About Austin Central Seed Library
How to Save Wildflower Seeds- Central Texas Gardener
How to Plant Seeds from Central Texas Gardener