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The Seed Library by Healthy Acadiana
What is The Seed Library?
- A free program by Healthy Acadiana.
- Focus: Cultivating community connections and educating about growing, harvesting, and saving seeds.
- Goal: Encourage gardening to reconnect the community with the tradition of growing healthy food.
- Location: Main Library, offering fruit, vegetable, and pollinator seeds.
- Additional offerings: Gardening-related programming and resources in collaboration with community partners.
How does The Seed Library work?
- Eligibility: Full-service library cardholders.
- Borrowing limit: Up to 2 packets per day, subject to availability.
- Access: Seeds available at the Main Library during regular hours; no holds.
- Return policy: No need to return seeds; donations encouraged.
- Donation process: Seed donations (saved or store-bought) accepted at the Main Library's circulation desk.
- Contact: For more info, call (337) 261-5765.
How did The Seed Library start?
- Origin: Idea discussed at a Healthy Acadiana Coalition meeting in June 2022.
- Development: Gained momentum with Team Seed Library's participation in the 24 Hour Citizen Project in November 2022, receiving $2,000 in funding.
- Official launch: April 18th, 2023.
Support and Donations
- The Seed Library Committee Members:
- Marissa Winters, United Way of Acadiana
- Amy Broussard, Woman’s Foundation
- Sarah Monroe, Lafayette Public Library
- Chris Adams, Acadiana Food Alliance/ Earthshare Gardens
- Kristen Wesley, Second Harvest Food Bank
- Crystal Hudkins, OPH Region 4
- Maddox Miller, LSU Ag Center
- Healthy Acadiana Members
- Logo Design: Burning Stick Creative.
- Seed Donors: Chastant Bros., High Mowing Seeds, Seed Savers Exchange, Burpee, and other community donors.
- Card Catalog Cabinet: Handcrafted by Kevin Blanchard.
- Special Thanks: Grow Acadiana, Louisiana Native Seed, and 24 Hour Citizen Project.
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Scan the QR Code or click below to view the LSUAg Center Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide.
Also see below for the Healthy Acadiana Seed Growing Guide.
Below you will find examples of seeds we offer. Please stop by at our Main Downtown location to see what is currently available.
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