Seed Library Resources
Welcome to the Mecklenburg County Seed Library Resource Hub.
Here you’ll find trusted, research-based information from N.C. Cooperative Extension to help you plant, grow, and enjoy your garden!
What is a Seed Library?
The Seed Library is a free community resource that allows residents to take home seeds to grow their own food, flowers, and herbs. This pilot program is designed to increase access to gardening resources, build local food knowledge, and support household-level growing across Mecklenburg County.Where to Find a Seed Library Near You!
Current Extension Supported Sites
| Library Branch Name | Address | ZIP Code / Neighborhood | Garden or Edible Landscape? |
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| Allegra Westbrook Regional Library | 2412 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC | 28216 / Historic West End | Edible Landscape and Garden |
| West Boulevard Library | 2157 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC | 28208 / Reid Park | Coming Soon |
| Sugar Creek Library | 4045 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC | 28206 / Hidden Valley | Coming Soon |
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system has more locations with seed libraries. Please visit Seed Libraries | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for more information.
Seasonal Planting & Care Guide
Check out this list to see what is in stock at your local seed library and how to grow it!Resource Library
Getting Started
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What is a Seed Library?
Learn how our seed library works, what you can borrow, and how to participate in this free community resource. -
Container Gardening in the Piedmont
A guide for growing edibles year-round in North Carolina’s piedmont region, including planting calendars and care tips.
- Vegetable Planting Guide
Step-by-step information on what, when, and how to plant vegetables in our region.
- Seed Saving Starter Guide A step-by-step guide to saving seeds
🌿 Herbs and Pollinators
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Growing Herbs for the Home Gardener
Learn how to plant, harvest, and use culinary and medicinal herbs. -
Culinary Herbs Presentation
A visual guide with container setups, propagation tips, and herb preservation methods.
🥕 Planting Calendars
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Central NC Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs
Find the best times to plant and harvest in the Central North Carolina region. -
Container Garden Planting Calendar for the Piedmont
Month-by-month guidance on what to grow in pots and raised beds.
👩🏽🌾 For Kids
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Kids’ Veggie Growing Guide
Simple, illustrated tips to help young gardeners plant, care for, and harvest vegetables.
Feedback
We deeply value your feedback at N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County. Your input helps us grow and improve the Seed Library Program so it can better serve our community.
Please take a moment to complete our short Patron Survey and share your thoughts on how we can continue to strengthen, expand, or maintain the Seed Library. Your insights help shape future programming, educational resources, and site improvements.
Thank You!
We want to give a special thank you to Sow True Seed and American Beauty Garden Center for their seed donation. Support from the community allows this initiative to continue!
For any additional questions, comments, or ideas or if you’re interested in starting a Seed Library at your organization or library branch please contact: Haley Williams at hewilliams1@ncat.edu.
