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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Building soil : a down-to-earth approach : natural solutions for better gardens and yards
Murphy, Elizabeth
Paper Book
The complete guide to saving seeds : 322 vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruits, trees, and shrubs
Gough, Robert E.
Paper Book
The wildlife-friendly vegetable gardener : how to grow food in harmony with nature
Hartung, Tammi
Paper Book
Gardening for everyone : growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home
Watkins, Julia
Paper Book
Rodale's basic organic gardening : a beginner's guide to starting a healthy garden
Martin, Deborah L.
Paper Book
Herb gardening from the ground up : everything you need to know about growing your favorite herbs
Gilbertie, Sal
Paper Book
The Vertical Veg guide to container gardening : how to grow an abundance of herbs, vegetables and fruit in small spaces
Ridsdill Smith, Mark
Paper Book

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