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During the beginning stages of The Mother Lode Seed Library, we're interested in getting seeds into your hands.
As plants fade and seeds show up in the garden, we'll have several discussions on seed-saving including which ones are the easiest to save and how to collect seeds from plants that haven't cross-pollinated.
When we do recive seeds from the public, it will be in a special drawer -- not directly back into the place where gardeners are actively borrowing seed.
It may seem like a tedious process, but it's the best way to ensure that the seeds going out to the public are "pure" as far as seed variety.
How it Works
How to Borrow Seeds
Free Membership ~ The first time you borrow from the seed library, we ask that you fill out a general membership form and place it in the "Membership/Borrow" box. The only thing to fill out any time after that is a small slip with your name and the name of the seeds you borrowed on that day.
Take Home Seeds!
1. Assuming you've already filled out a membership form, find the seeds in the drawers that you'd like to borrow. Take the main seed packet from the drawer and a small envelope (on top of the seed catalog) and write the name (ex: Virginia Pickling Cucumber), days to maturity, and other information that will help you grow the variety.
2. From the main seed packet, pour a small amount of seed into your hand and then transfer it to the small envelope that you wrote the information on.
3. Seal your envelope and fold down the top of the original seed packet. Place the original seed packet back into the drawer that you pulled it from.
4. Fill out the small "Borrow Slip" with your name and the seed variety's name and drop it into the Membership/Borrow box.
5. Take your seeds home, plant them & enjoy!
How to Return Seeds
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