Seed Library 2026

The Rochester Public Library Seed Library officially kicks off for 2026 on Saturday, February 28th. Explore this list of gardening books and learn how to plan and grow your own food, and then begin your own seed saving & sharing efforts.

Updated January 15, 2026
Rochester Public Library RPL Staff
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Seed Library 2026

The Rochester Public Library Seed Library officially kicks off for 2026 on Saturday, February 28th. Explore this list of gardening books and learn how to plan and grow your own food, and then begin your own seed saving & sharing efforts.

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Building soil : a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens and yards
Murphy, Elizabeth
Paper Book
If you want methods that won't break your back, are good for the environment, and create high-yielding, beautiful gardens of all shapes and sizes, this is the book for you!
All new square foot gardening : the world's most popular growing method to harvest more food from less space
Paper Book
Over 3 million copies sold! This revolutionary gardening book gets a revolutionary update for its 4th edition--new plans, options, and advice herald a modern approach to this tried-and-true method. No digging, no tilling, no fertilizing, no machinery or heavy tools--less...
Grow cook eat : a food lover's guide to vegetable gardening : including how to grow 50 vegetables, herbs, and fruits
Galloway, Willi
Paper Book
The conscious foodie's guide to growing and harvesting their own urban vegetable garden--featuring 50 profiles of common vegetables and herbs, plus 50 recipes for garden-to-table meals you'll want to make again and again. From sinking a seed into the soil to enjoying a meal made...
Mini farming : self sufficiency on a 1/4 acre
Markham, Brett L.
Paper Book
Go back to basics--compost, raising chickens, water and irrigation, dealing with pests, and much more--with this unique, full color bestseller (over 400,000 sold). Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent...
Rodale's basic organic gardening : a beginner's guide to starting a healthy garden
Martin, Deborah L.
Paper Book
When the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language-from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods. In...
Small plot big harvest
Halsall, Lucy.
Paper Book
Want to grow your own fruit or vegetables, but unsure how? Small Plot, Big Harvest contains brilliantly simple instructions on how to grow more than 50 different crops - perfect for beginners and expert gardeners alike. Look up the specific crop you want to grow, and...
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