Delta County Libraries is now accepting seed returns and donations for the 2023 growing season! Bring your seeds to any library in Delta County during library hours now through the end of January 2023. Seeds must be properly labeled, sealed in a plastic bag, and completely dry.
Do you have seeds to donate?
Seeds contain stories, recipes, and a way of life that is passed from one gardener to the next. By offering a collection of heirloom seeds to grow, harvest, and return, we hope to inspire a community of growers who learn to save seeds for continued and future use. We hope to encourage the discovery of nature thru gardening. By continuing the time-honored cultural tradition of seed saving, we hope to inspire a sense of heritage and a community of giving among local farmers, neighborhood gardeners, and anyone interested in growing food, herbs, and flowers.
“The seeds being distributed may not meet germination or varietal purity standards prescribed by the state seed law. Patented seed or varieties protected by the Plant Variety Protection Act will not be accepted or distributed without permission of the certificate holder.”
In 2013, the North Fork Seed Library was given the People’s Choice Grant Award and received a small grant from The North Fork Heart and Soul project, an organization dedicated to growing our local community. Numerous seed companies and community members generously donated hundreds of seeds to start the project. Then, in March 2017, Alpine Bank generously sponsored the seed library with the funds needed to expand the program to the whole county, thus becoming the Delta County Seed Library. Dedicated volunteers and staff continue to work hard to sort, package, and label the seeds so you can have a rewarding gardening experience!
Thanks to everyone who has helped with this project, including sponsors, donors, and volunteers!
