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THE SEED LIBRARY

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The Quogue Library collection has grown beyond its roots of just books. The Seed Library extends our dedication to our local ecosystem, stemming from our carefully tended gardens and produce. Our seed library mission is to provide sustainable gardening with healthy seeds & assistive gardening resources. Anyone with a Quogue library card can take home 2 packets of seeds per visit, with a limit of 4 packets of seeds per month. We'd love to receive photos of your garden at info@quoguelibrary.org or tag us on social media.  We invite you to stay engaged with the harvest and pollination of our outdoor gardens and to participate in our engaging and informative gardening tours and programs.

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HOW TO BORROW SEEDS:

Once you have selected a seed card from our seed library catalog, our staff at the Service Desk will check the seeds out for you. We encourage the saving and sharing of mature seeds and welcome labeled seed donations for our collection. We offer diverse native seed varieties and encourage patrons to practice responsible gardening. We kindly ask patrons to take only what they can grow in their own space.​

THE FOLLOWING SEEDS ARE AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST:​

VEGETABLES

  • Arugula

  • Bean

  • Beet

  • Bok Choy

  • Broccoli

  • Broccoli Raab

  • Brussel Sprout

  • Cabbage

  • Carrot

  • Cauliflower

  • Celery

  • Collard

  • Corn

  • Cucumber

  • Curled Cress

  • Eggplant

  • Endive

  • Curled Ruffec

  • Kale

  • Kohlrabi

  • Lettuce

  • Mache

  • Okra

  • Onion Leek

  • Onion

  • Parsnips

  • Pea

  • Pepper

  • Pumpkin

  • Radish

  • Rapini

  • Spinach

  • Squash

  • Swiss Chard

  • Tomato

  • Turnip

  • Zucchini

FLOWERS

  • Aster

  • Baby's Breath

  • Bachelor Button

  • Black Eyed Susan

  • Calendula

  • Coleus

  • Columbine

  • Cornflower

  • Cosmos

  • Daisy

  • Foxglove

  • French Marigold

  • Hollyhocks

  • Marigold

  • Nasturtium

  • Pansy

  • Phlox

  • Poppy

  • Sunflower

  • Wild Bergamot

  • Wildflower Mix

  • Zinnia

FRUIT

  • Blueberry

  • Cherry

  • Cranberry

  • Elderberry

  • Melon

  • Mulberry

  • Raspberry

  • Strawberry

  • Watermelon

HERBS

  • Anise

  • Basil

  • Bergamot

  • Bishop's Flower

  • Borage

  • Calendula

  • California Poppy

  • Cap Forget Me No

  • Caraway

  • Catnip

  • Chamomile

  • Chervil

  • Chives

  • Cilantro

  • Dandelion

  • Dill

  • Hyssop

  • Lavender

  • Lemon Balm

  • Lovage

  • Marjoram

  • Mint

  • Oregano

  • Pansy

  • Rosemary

  • Sage

  • Summer Savory

  • Tarragon

  • Thyme

  • White Yarrow

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HOW TO GROW SEEDS:​

Each seed packet will include instructions for growing seeds. If any more gardening assistance is needed, please see the growing guides and resources below.

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General Gardening Tips: 

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Soil:

  • add compost or manure to the soil

  • Mix in a balanced, organic compost when first planting

Planting:

  • Note the depth and inches apart crops need when sowing seeds

Watering:

  • Water plants moderately, about 1 inch per week

  • Water early in the day to minimize disease problems

Harvesting

  • Gather greens and roots throughout summer as needed

  • Roots are best eaten at 3-4 inches but remain in good condition until quite large

Weeding

  • Keep weeds under control by cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating

 

Gardening Educational Resources:

 

Environmental Education Resources: 

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The following Gardening books can also be found in the Library and are available to borrow:

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