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
RPL Staff
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The wildlife-friendly vegetable gardener : how to grow food in harmony with nature
Hartung, Tammi
Paper Book
Promoting a holistic ecological view, Tammi Hartung encourages you to invite wildlife into your garden. You'll be amazed at how a variety of natural pollinators, pest predators, and soil enrichers can promote vibrant and healthy vegetables. Discover how a slug problem disappears once you've...
The manual of seed saving : harvesting, storing, and sowing techniques for vegetables, herbs, and fruits
Heistinger, Andrea.
Paper Book
"Makes it easy to find information in a snap, on most any edible you want to grow." --Kylee Baumle, Horticulture Growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs from seed has many benefits for both the gardener and the planet. Why save seeds when you can...

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