Scotland County Seed Library
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Scotland County Center is teaming up with Scotland County Memorial Library to bring you our first ever SEED LIBRARY!
GRAND OPENING ~ JULY 22, 2024
(but will accept plant/seed donations NOW)
Location: 312 W Church Street, Laurinburg NC 28352
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Opening Date: July 22, 2024What is a Seed Library?
Seed libraries are a community resource, fostering a culture of shared sustainability and promoting the joy of gardening.Functioning much like traditional libraries, seed libraries provide a platform for individuals to acquire seeds FOR FREE, return unused seeds, or donate seeds, seedlings, rootings and cuttings from plants grown at home!
Seed libraries encourage the growth of organic produce, supporting local ecosystems, and contributing to biodiversity.
Seed libraries not only promote healthy activities like gardening but also play a crucial role in sustaining food sources and preserving native plant varieties.
Our seed library will initially prioritize providing seeds for vegetable gardening and home food production, but over time will also highlight heirloom and native seeds, encouraging plants that serve as vital habitats for birds and essential pollinators, while also combating the spread of invasive species.
(Description adapted from the State Library of North Carolina)
Resources
Scotland County Propagation Guide
Scotland County 2024/25 Seed Planting Guide
Scotland County Seed Starting Guide
Managing Blossom End Rot - Factsheet, University of New HampshireAverage Frost Dates in North Carolina
The Extension Gardener Handbook is your source for practical, research-based information on gardening, lawn care, and landscaping in North Carolina.
Chapter 16: Vegetable Gardening
Chapter 13: Propagation (including seeds)
The NC State Extension Community Gardening Handbook is a great source of knowledge and advice for all gardeners.
Seed Sources
Many garden centers stock a wide range of flower and vegetable seed during the growing season. Our seeds are donated by Eden Brothers, located in Arden, North Carolina.
If you can’t find what you are looking for locally, try one of the many seed companies that allow you to shop online or will send you a mail-order catalog. Here are a few possibilities:- Johnny’s Seed – flowers, vegetables, herbs, cover crops, and excellent information.
- Sow True Seed – based in Asheville, NC. Specializing in heirloom and open-pollinated varieties.
- Burpee Seed – one of the oldest seed companies in the U.S., offers many varieties of flowers and vegetables.
- Park Seed – located in Greenville, SC, offers a full range of vegetable and flower seed.
- Seed Savers Exchange – dedicated to preserving heirloom varieties.
- Seeds of Change – specializing in organically-produced seed.
- Pinetree Garden Seed – offers small, inexpensive seed packets of many flower and vegetable varieties.
Find out about upcoming classes in the 2024 Fall Extension Gardener series offered by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center.
Use Extension Search to find research-based information from Cooperative Extension systems across the U.S.
Visit your local Cooperative Extension center to learn more about gardening and landscape care. Find your county Extension Center.
Subscribe to the Scotland County Horticulture email list to receive timely updates on sustainable lawn, garden, and landscape care for the NC Sandhills.
