{"id":2013,"date":"2023-02-22T20:48:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T20:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/?page_id=2013"},"modified":"2023-02-22T21:44:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T21:44:37","slug":"seed-library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/?page_id=2013","title":{"rendered":"Seed Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2013\" class=\"elementor elementor-2013\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfb13e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cfb13e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e8ce6de\" data-id=\"e8ce6de\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137e537 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"137e537\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/LDRL-1024x394.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2017\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/LDRL-1024x394.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/LDRL-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/LDRL-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/LDRL-1140x438.png 1140w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/LDRL.png 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8981a9e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8981a9e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8861249\" data-id=\"8861249\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-489d1c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"489d1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose from a variety of vegetable, fruit and flower seeds to borrow with your Little Dixie Regional Libraries card. Plant them at home or in your community garden, and enjoy the harvest.<\/p><div><span style=\"color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Gotham A, Gotham B, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div><div><p>Seed libraries are available at all branches of Little Dixie Regional Libraries. Find seeds within the Moberly Public Library, Paris Public Library, Madison Public Library, and Huntsville Public Library.\u00a0<\/p><p>What is a seed library?<\/p><p>A seed library is a collection of seeds that you can borrow to plant and grow your own food and flowers at home to enjoy with your friends and family. All seeds are free and open to any garden enthusiasts.\u00a0<\/p><p>Please be courteous of others and limit your choices to what you can grow in a season.<\/p><p>What kind of seeds are available?<\/p><p>There are a variety of seeds available that have been donated from community partners including Wal-Mart, Randolph County Health Department and more.\u00a0Seeds will be available first-come, first-served (while supplies last \u2013 the Library will not hold seeds for patrons). Variety availability will change throughout the season.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e576b7e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e576b7e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-648690b\" data-id=\"648690b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7c8836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e7c8836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2027\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-2048x1536.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/image-1140x855.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8d8e2c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8d8e2c1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0e67e2\" data-id=\"f0e67e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fbb524 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fbb524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Seeds include:\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cebd5ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cebd5ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79511d7\" data-id=\"79511d7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647ac5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"647ac5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Beans<\/li><li>Tomatoes<\/li><li>Green Onions<\/li><li>Broccoli<\/li><li>Brussel Sprouts<\/li><li>Basil<\/li><li>Carrots<\/li><li>Celery<\/li><li>Okra<\/li><li>Eggplant<\/li><li>Peppers<\/li><li>Turnips<\/li><li>Cucumbers<\/li><li>Radishes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cdb4793\" data-id=\"cdb4793\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c24bb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c24bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Kohlrabi<\/li><li>Cabbage<\/li><li>Kale<\/li><li>Parsnip<\/li><li>Spinach<\/li><li>Swiss Chard<\/li><li>Lettuce<\/li><li>Pumpkin<\/li><li>Watermelon<\/li><li>Zucchini<\/li><li>Cantaloupe<\/li><li>Squash<\/li><li>Variety of flowers for a Missouri climate<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3cd9e7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3cd9e7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9d6916\" data-id=\"b9d6916\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee4581a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee4581a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How do I check out seeds?<\/h3><p>Use your library card to check out up to four packets of seeds just as you check out books and other materials. Plant your seeds and enjoy your harvest. When the season ends and the plants &#8220;go to seed,&#8221; save some for yourself!<\/p><p>1. Choose the seeds you would like to grow.<\/p><p>2. Take the envelope(s) with your desired seeds from the cabinet.<\/p><p>3. Take the seeds home, plant them, and enjoy your new garden!<\/p><h3>Do I have to return seeds?<\/h3><p>You are under no obligation to save and return seeds. We want you to learn the basics of gardening and seed saving, first. We are always accepting donations of seed packets for the future and would gladly take any for future gardeners!<\/p><h3>Donating seeds or funds to the Library<\/h3><p>We are always accepting donations of seed packets for the future and would gladly take any for future gardeners! Some folks may choose to donate monetarily for the future of the seed library and that is amazing as well.<\/p><p>If you are interested in donating some seeds:<\/p><p>1. Packages of seeds can be donated to the circulation desk of any Little Dixie Regional Library branch.<\/p><p>2. If you have any questions, stop by the circulation and reference desk.<\/p><p>*For more on growing for and harvesting healthy seeds, see A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmers from the Seed Alliance:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/seedalliance.org\/publications\/seed-saving-guide-gardeners-farmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/seedalliance.org\/publications\/seed-saving-guide-gardeners-farmers\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw35zr0cs7Qse8uFLoe7GAhO\">https:\/\/seedalliance.org\/<wbr \/>publications\/seed-saving-<wbr \/>guide-gardeners-farmers\/<\/a><\/p><p>Need help with your garden or seed saving? Here are some resources:<\/p><p>See Southern Exposure Seed Exchange&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thelibrary.org\/services\/saving-seeds-home-use.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/thelibrary.org\/services\/saving-seeds-home-use.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ROZL4CdmtidPbwlB1a8BL\">GUIDE<\/a>\u00a0(pdf) to when and how to harvest seeds.<\/p><p><strong>Local Resources<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Library assistance: Contact Rachael at 660-263-4426 or at <a href=\"mailto:director@little-dixie.lib.mo.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">director@little-dixie.lib.mo.<wbr \/>us<\/a>\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parkboard.org\/botanical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.parkboard.org\/botanical&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0onnQ8Qpe9iKa7vRUhHd24\">Botanical Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/grownative.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/grownative.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816578000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2wQj6YoTidTGIR2FeIecz6\">Grow Native<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/trees-plants\/native-plants-your-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/trees-plants\/native-plants-your-landscape&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CwHSeuSvzLF6pC2qgyQ3y\">Missouri Department of Conservation &#8211; Native Plants for Your Landscape<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/mggreene.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/mggreene.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1J8ectQ2NoeXmNB27caAoI\">Master Gardeners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shareseed.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/shareseed.wordpress.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xPyi-Ig_DkDvcoeIrndiw\">Share the Seed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/seasonalandsimple.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/seasonalandsimple.info\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw14kWZTEIMljggrgI5kOfxx\">University of Missouri Extension<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/watershedcommittee.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/watershedcommittee.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HJqDYyoaDQZKy8eABjKVc\">Watershed Committee of the Ozarks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Websites<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seedsavers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.seedsavers.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2H3hIQPKg76oTHUiwRQk6U\">Seed Savers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seedsave.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.seedsave.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GrCMyDki-ZbtWTfiMFcRh\">International Seed Saving Institute<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=Seed+Saving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query%3DSeed%2BSaving&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1677184816579000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oURsgO2PSBS_zkjeH0Qqy\">YouTube<\/a>\u00a0is a great resource with tons of videos for specific varieties of seeds.<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><p>The seeds in the LDRL Seed Library were generously funded by Little Dixie Regional Libraries, Randolph County Health Department, Moberly Walmart and other local agencies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44044ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44044ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d1a9a4d\" data-id=\"d1a9a4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa32874 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa32874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/332394319_1582655778865029_7891691977246539721_n-min-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2029\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/332394319_1582655778865029_7891691977246539721_n-min-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/332394319_1582655778865029_7891691977246539721_n-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/332394319_1582655778865029_7891691977246539721_n-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/332394319_1582655778865029_7891691977246539721_n-min-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/332394319_1582655778865029_7891691977246539721_n-min-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.little-dixie.lib.mo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/332394319_1582655778865029_7891691977246539721_n-min-1140x855.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choose from a variety of vegetable, fruit and flower seeds to borrow with your Little Dixie Regional Libraries card. Plant them at home or in your community garden, and enjoy the harvest. \u00a0 Seed libraries are available at all branches of Little Dixie Regional Libraries. Find seeds within the Moberly Public Library, Paris Public Library, Madison Public Library, and Huntsville Public Library.\u00a0 What is a seed library? A seed library is a collection of seeds that you can borrow to plant and grow your own food and flowers at home to enjoy with your friends and family. All seeds are free and open to any garden enthusiasts.\u00a0 Please be courteous of others and limit your choices to what you can grow in a season. What kind of seeds are available? There are a variety of seeds available that have been donated from community partners including Wal-Mart, Randolph County Health Department and more.\u00a0Seeds will be available first-come, first-served (while supplies last \u2013 the Library will not hold seeds for patrons). Variety availability will change throughout the season. \u00a0 Seeds include:\u00a0 Beans Tomatoes Green Onions Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Basil Carrots Celery Okra Eggplant Peppers Turnips Cucumbers Radishes Kohlrabi Cabbage Kale Parsnip Spinach Swiss Chard Lettuce Pumpkin Watermelon Zucchini Cantaloupe Squash Variety of flowers for a Missouri climate How do I check out seeds? Use your library card to check out up to four packets of seeds just as you check out books and other materials. Plant your seeds and enjoy your harvest. When the season ends and the plants &#8220;go to seed,&#8221; save some for yourself! 1. Choose the seeds you would like to grow. 2. Take the envelope(s) with your desired seeds from the cabinet. 3. Take the seeds home, plant them, and enjoy your new garden! Do I have to return seeds? You are under no obligation to save and return seeds. We want you to learn the basics of gardening and seed saving, first. We are always accepting donations of seed packets for the future and would gladly take any for future gardeners! Donating seeds or funds to the Library We are always accepting donations of seed packets for the future and would gladly take any for future gardeners! Some folks may choose to donate monetarily for the future of the seed library and that is amazing as well. If you are interested in donating some seeds: 1. Packages of seeds can be donated to the circulation desk of any Little Dixie Regional Library branch. 2. If you have any questions, stop by the circulation and reference desk. *For more on growing for and harvesting healthy seeds, see A Seed Saving Guide for Gardeners and Farmers from the Seed Alliance:https:\/\/seedalliance.org\/publications\/seed-saving-guide-gardeners-farmers\/ Need help with your garden or seed saving? Here are some resources: See Southern Exposure Seed Exchange&#8217;s\u00a0GUIDE\u00a0(pdf) to when and how to harvest seeds. Local Resources Library assistance: Contact Rachael at 660-263-4426 or at director@little-dixie.lib.mo.us\u00a0 Botanical Center Grow Native Missouri Department of Conservation &#8211; Native Plants for Your Landscape Master Gardeners Share the Seed University of Missouri Extension Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Websites Seed Savers International Seed Saving Institute YouTube\u00a0is a great resource with tons of videos for specific varieties of seeds. 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