The Oxford Free Public Library has announced that the Oxford Native Seed Library is now open. Brittany McDougal Bialy, Library Director, invites patrons to participate in this exciting new resource by selecting seed packets for your garden and also, to consider sharing any extras from your own seed collections and packets.

Seeds from native plants in our area are available at the seed library, as well as seeds of herbs flowers and vegetables. Education and emphasis on native plant seeding, in conjunction with the Oxford Grow Native for Pollinators Campaign, is to promote the protection of pollinators and the creation of healthy habitats through the use of native plantings. Learn about native plants and pollinators from books available in the Oxford Library, handouts next to the seed library and starting your own pollinator garden!

General guidelines about seed starting and sharing are provided in a leaflet by the seed library. Please consider joining the seed library team as a volunteer - sign up sheets are available at the library front desk. Happy Planting!