<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Wendy makes a good point. It is difficult when requesting seeds from seed companies to specify that you only want open-pollinated seeds. Consequently, we end up with some every year. There is nothing inherently wrong with hybrids other than from a seed-saving standpoint, so if I put them in the seed library I just put a little sticker on it saying "Hybrid seeds - Not for seed saving." Same as when I get a donation of, say, butternut squash. Did that person use proper isolation techniques? If I don't know for sure, there's another sticker for that: "Possible cross - may not be true to type." Some people don't mind the adventure of seeing what will grow. <div><br></div><div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Pam Quackenbush<br></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Lyon Township Public Library<br></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">27005 Milford Road</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">South Lyon, MI 48178</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">248-437-8800 ext 617</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:pquackenbush@ltpl.org" target="_blank">pquackenbush@ltpl.org</a></div></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM Wendy Chapman <<a href="mailto:w.chapman@buchananlibrary.org" target="_blank">w.chapman@buchananlibrary.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">Hello all,</div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">I wanted to add just one thing that I have chosen to do with our seed library here. We do not accept donations of any hybrid seeds. The reason for this is that seeds produced by hybrid plants will not necessarily grow true to type the following season. So, to avoid any confusion since our purpose is to teach seed saving and sustainability with our programming we don't muddy the waters. Hybrid seeds should be clearly identified on commercial packaging with either an F1 or F2 in the name of the seed. Here is an example of something I would not purchase or accept as a donation: </div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif"><a href="https://trueleafmarket.com/products/tomato-seeds-celebration-f1?variant=39456157171827&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-e6-BhDmARIsAOxxlxX6L-hXMKKFBDk-nEr4PNkovXr1laGzs2CbXn3CfGBjeytymGRId4gaAnfvEALw_wcB" target="_blank">https://trueleafmarket.com/products/tomato-seeds-celebration-f1?variant=39456157171827&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-e6-BhDmARIsAOxxlxX6L-hXMKKFBDk-nEr4PNkovXr1laGzs2CbXn3CfGBjeytymGRId4gaAnfvEALw_wcB</a></div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">I think in the three seasons we have had a seed library this has only come up once, but still something to be aware of as you develop your procedure.</div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">Happy Planting!</div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif"><br></div><div style="font-family:"trebuchet ms",sans-serif">Wendy</div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" size="4">Wendy L. Chapman</font><div><span style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font size="4">LoT Coordinator</font></span><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">Buchanan District Library</font></div><div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">269.695.3681 Ext. 16</font></div><div><i><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif"><font size="4"><a href="http://www.buchananlibrary.org" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">www.buchananlibrary.org</font></a></font></span></i></div><div><img width="91" height="96" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xPJqiLkOPuIDitKgTEBlAC9HMYXCQi2cvOPTL8evBpUFtTAC7xV0T-3KBDQDAcO7XI76aziT0FD3Mu"><i><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif"><img width="94" height="96" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xeU-jGOG-F5L0BCNv5AKNhiMbJI68yUGmA_jIU2vqmba2gRcZkty_YkyGY5BWOHIYI3eBqiQ_P2Svh"><br></span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family:"Gill Sans MT",sans-serif"><br></span></i></div><div><p></p></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM Pam Quackenbush via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Happy to jump in on this! At my seed library we accept donations from businesses, seed companies, seed swaps, and home gardeners. Part of the mission of our seed library is to educate the public about saving seeds and encouraging them to grow for the seed library to help it become self-sustaining. <div>The amount of donations ebbs and flows, but has been quite strong the last few years. We support the seed library with lots of programming.</div><div><br></div><div>I try to estimate how many seeds per packet based on how many seeds will produce something to eat and hopefully they can save a few seeds and increase the quantity. These are sample packets, not enough to grow a giant garden. We have to share the wealth with as many people as possible.</div><div>Beans and peas 20 per pack. Same for corn, enough to grow a block of (4) 4' rows</div><div>Squash, cucumbers, melons - enough for 2 hills or 4 feet of trellis so about 10 seeds</div><div>Packets of small seeds like carrots and lettuce get a healthy pinch that usually has 30-40 seeds</div><div>Beets, chard, parsnips around 16-20, enough for a 4' row. </div><div>Okra, roselle, sunflowers 10 or so. </div><div>Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, peppers: 8-12</div><div>Most flowers at least 10-15. </div><div>Scarce items less, but if you get a gallon ziploc of something you can be more generous or share with another seed library.</div><div><br></div><div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">--</span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Pam Quackenbush<br></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Lyon Township Public Library<br></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">27005 Milford Road</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">South Lyon, MI 48178</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">248-437-8800 ext 617</div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:pquackenbush@ltpl.org" target="_blank">pquackenbush@ltpl.org</a></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM North Adams Library via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program?</div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">And if so, what kinds are accepted? </div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">-Seeds in an unopened packet</div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">-Seeds from your own garden</div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">-Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library?</div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Thank you!</div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Mariele</div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font size="4" face="georgia, serif">Mariele Busch</font><div><font face="georgia, serif">Library Director</font><div><font face="georgia, serif">North Adams Community Memorial Library</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif">4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif">517-287-4426</font></div><div><a href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com" target="_blank">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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