This post is written by An, a library intern with the Milpitas Youth Force program:
The Milpitas Library’s Seed Library offers free herbs, flowers, and vegetable seeds to everyone. The Seed Library is located in the lobby, near the entrance to the garage. Limit of three packets per visit, and each packet is enough to grow a few plants. We have a wide variety of herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Many plants are heirloom varieties and will be able to produce their own seeds. After harvesting the seeds, patrons may choose to keep the seeds or donate them back to the library.
| Seeds offered: | |
| Italian Genovese Basil | Shades of Summer Verbascum (Mullein) |
| Common Oregano | Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum |
| German Chamomile | Magic Carpet Blend Snapdragon |
| English Thyme | Crimson Clover Cover Crop |
| Tetra Dill | Gourmet Baby Greens Mesclun Lettuce |
| Common Chives | Shin Kuroda Carrot |
| Flay Leaf Parsley | Tendergreen Mustard Spinach |
Check out these books:
DRY CLIMATE GARDENING: GROWING BEAUTIFUL, SUSTAINABLE GARDENS IN LOW-WATER CONDITIONS
Gardening in Summer-dry Climates
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
