Seed Library

Take what you need, Grow what you can, Share what you have.

Did you know that Dunedoo has a Seed Library!

Three Rivers Landcare has a Seeds Library at the Dunedoo Book Library. Seeds are available when the library is open, just inside the door, and free of charge.

We have recently purchased another batch of non-hybrid vegetables, herbs and some edible flowers seeds for spring planting. The time over winter is a good time to prepare beds.

The purpose of a seed library is to build a strong resilient community with non-hybrid seeds.  To keep the library going, we ask that some seeds from your bounty are donated back to the library for others to take and grow. Store bought packet seeds are often hybrid, and after the first season, do not produce well, or at all. By doing this we can not only strengthen our community but assist other communities to start their libraries as well.

We have some native and exotic shrub, trees and flower seeds, and looking for more.  Native seed is always in high demand by farmers revegetating their farms. This means that extra money can be earned selling direct to Greening Australia Canberra and such places who sell it on. Please be aware permission has to be gained to gather on road-sides, in National Parks and private property. Guidelines apply.

Sharing seeds that are tried and readily reproduce are welcome. Last season’s is best. Seed gathering and donating is a great activity for kids and is cost free. Please get them to bring their collected seeds or seed pods to us, sticks, leaves and grass included. Store them in paper bags as plastic can sweat. Volunteers meet 10am to 12.30 Tuesdays at the library or drop donated seed to the newsagent or library. Write on the bag what the seeds are from and where and when they were collected. Don’t make it too hard. We are all learning together. You are welcome to call in on Tuesdays for a chat and to help if you have time. Love to see you. 

For more information contact Sue Stoddart 0458 524 445 or Carmel Bundy 0498 650 983

We aim for a more abundant, connected and localised future.