The Leon County Government has officially kicked off the Fall 2022 Seed Library. 

he season opened on August 13, at the Leon County Main Library located on 200 West Park Avenue.

The Seed Library operates in partnership with the University of Florida's IFAS Leon County Extension to help provide education and gardening opportunities to Leon County residents.

The Leon County Seed Library Program has offered seasonal seed varieties every fall and spring to residents since 2015 at all Leon County Public Library locations.

The program works to encourage local gardeners to practice sustainable gardening and learn to grow their very own delicious and nutritious foods at home. 

There are 10 seed varieties that the Fall Seed Libraries offers at all Leon County Public Library locations. 

Residents can receive up to three seed packets every month to grow their gardens while supplies last. 

For more information about the Leon County Seed Library, you can visit the Seed Library’s website at LeonCountyLibrary.org/SeedLibrary

The Fall Seed Library includes:

• Arugula
• Cylindra Beets
• De Cicco Broccolia
• Scarlet Nantes Carrots
• Vates Collards
• Lacinato Kale
• New Red Fire Lettuce
• Peione Parsley
• French Breakfast Radishes
• Bright Lights Swiss Chard