Seed Library

What is the Seed Library?

The Seed Library offers free seeds and resources for planting, growing, harvesting and seed saving.

It is located in the lobby of The Woodlands Township Townhall, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, The Woodlands 77381. Access the Seed Library during normal business hours, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

 

This Seed Library is provided by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department with local seed savers, gardeners, and horticulturalists contributing. Everyone is welcome to check out seeds from the library and encouraged to return seeds from their harvest.

 

How does the Seed Library work?

1. CHOOSE what you can use. Limit of 3 seed packs per person per visit. Availability and selection of seeds will change throughout the year.

2. GROW what you brought home. Plant in soil with lots of sun and add water.

3. SAVE seeds from what you grow. Extra seeds can be donated back to the Seed Library.

 

Seed Library at The Woodlands Township Townhall

 

Why have a Seed Library?

• Empower residents to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.

• Support food security and improve access to the freshest, healthiest food possible.

• Support native pollinators by increasing chemical-free flowers and crops at home.

• Connect residents to community resources for planting, growing, harvesting and seed saving.

 

Seed packets from The Woodlands Township Seed Library

 

Borrowing and Donating Seeds

How do I borrow seeds?

Pick up seeds from the Seed Library at our Townhall Offices. Located at 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, The Woodlands 77381. The Seed Library is located in the main lobby and can be visited during operational hours Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Choose what you can use. Limit of 3 seed packets per person per visit.

All seeds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Disclaimer: Please note that not all seeds may germinate or produce viable plants. While we do our best to ensure seed quality, we also can’t guarantee that all saved seed donations from the public are open-pollinated or heirloom varieties

 

Seed packet shelf at The Woodlands Township Seed Library

How do I donate seeds?

Have too many seeds? We’ll take them!  Store bought or hand collected, please place your seeds in a securely closed package along with a completed donation form into the donation bin.

• We cannot accept hybrid or GMO seeds. This includes seeds from grocery store produce. These seeds are not suitable for donation as most produce is grown from hybrid varieties, and the resulting plant may not be the same variety from which the seeds were harvested.

• We cannot accept seeds of invasive species.

• We cannot accept patented seeds or seeds protected by the Plant Variety Protection Act.

• We will accept all other seeds, but are most interested in native plants, edible plants (vegetables, fruits, herbs, etc.), and plants for pollinators.

Donated seeds should be dry and include a completed donation form which are printed and available at the Seed Library. 

 

Donation box at The Woodlands Township Seed Library

 

 

Have questions? Email us at enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov