High Plains Seed Library

A Free Resource for All Community Members to Share

About Us

Simply put: a library for seeds.  Our seed library works just like a regular library, except we lend seeds instead of books.  The basic idea is that you borrow seeds and plant them, let some plants go to seed, and then return some of these next generation seeds to the library for others to borrow. You do not need a library card to borrow seeds (but you’ll want one to check out gardening books!) and there are no due dates or fines. 

Visit the library events calendar or check back here for updates on gardening classes, volunteer opportunities, and other events. Questions about the seed library? Contact ssims@acplwy.org.

High Plains Seed Library Brochure (2024)

Volunteer with us:

The High Plains Seed Library relies on support from gardeners like you. We plan group volunteer days in the spring and fall, as needed. The library is also looking for people who would like to contribute in other ways! Get in touch!

Upcoming  volunteer dates: 

Sunday, September 22 3-4PM 

Sunday, October 13 3-4PM

Sunday, November 17 3-4PM

Albany County Public Library, Wyoming Room (room behind the seed library)

How to Check Out Seeds:

  1. Pick out the seeds you want from the collection.
  2. Fill out the check-out sheet on clipboard on top of collection
  3. Take a check-in sheet to track your seedlings (optional)
  4. Go home and plant your new seeds.
  5. Remember to save seeds for yourself and consider returning some to the library!

How to Return Seeds

The seed library accepts donations of unused commercial seed as well as saved seeds. Please read the Donation Policy; it is short and important.

We encourage you to save seeds according to your knowledge and level of experience.

Check-In slips are necessary for donations of saved seed. They can be found at the seed library or online here.

Seed saving workshops are offered by the High Plains Seed Library each year. The library also has reference materials on seed saving for check-out.

Resources

Seed Saving:

Seed Savers Exchange -  Home to a variety of educational resources (including videos) on seed saving and other gardening topics

Johnny’s Selected Seeds Seed Storage Guide - Basic tips and viability charts (including flowers!)

CSU Seed Storage Guide - Basic tips and viability charts

High Mowing Organic Seeds Seed Storage Guide - Basic tips and viability charts

Pinetree Garden Seeds - Basic tips and viability charts (including flowers!)

Organic Seed Alliance - Seed Saving Guide - Comprehensive but condensed manual for seed saving 

Gardening: 

Laramie Garden Club

Barnyards and Backyards

Albany County Extension Service: Yard and Garden  

Wyoming Native Gardens

Wyoming Native Plant Society

Windmill Hill Garden Center
4109 Ft. Sanders Rd.
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-7151

Planting Guidelines for Laramie