How the seed library at Forest Green works.
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Forest Green is a Dallas Public Seed Library location. You can check out open-pollinated and heirloom seeds at the branch, or place seeds on hold with the online request form. Returning seed is not required.
In detail
How to borrow seeds, and how to donate seeds back.
Check out seeds at the branch.
The Seed Library is a circulating collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds. Forest Green Branch is on the library's list of locations.
Or request seeds online.
The library's online Customer Seed Request form places seeds on hold for pickup at your closest Dallas Public Library location.
Returning is optional.
The library does not require borrowers to return seed. It encourages them to let plants go to seed and return some of those seeds.
Donating seeds.
Fill out the Seed Library Donation form online or pick one up at a location, then return the form and seeds in person or by mail. Seeds must be clean, dry, clearly labeled and in a sealed container.
Call the library if
- You want to schedule a tour of the Seed Library
- You have a general question about the Seed Library: the library gives business@dallas.gov and 214-670-1608