The Free Little Seed Library in Keswick (georgina)
Let's Grow Together!
Calling all gardeners and environmental enthusiasts!
Let's grow together to feed ourselves, our community and support our environment!
How it Works
- Take some free seeds
- Grow some plants
- Harvest plants for you, your family, and share extra with our community (consider sharing extra harvest with the Keswick Community Fridge)
- Let some plants mature
- Collect, dry and save seeds
- Donate extra seeds to Sage's Cove to be shared
Find Sage's Cove on Google Maps,
or Contact Us For Address
Q&A
Do I have to donate seeds to take free seeds?
- No! Please feel free to take free seeds whether or not you can donate seeds.
When can I take free seeds?
- If the bin is on the porch, please feel free to access it at any time.
- We may move the bin indoors, where it is not accessible, during heavy rainstorms.
- Please note there are 2 steps up to the porch where the Little Free Seed Library is kept. For accessibility accommodation please contact us.
Returning or Donating Seed
We accept donated vegetable, fruit, and herb seeds.
- Take some empty seed envelopes
- Label seeds with as much information as possible, including your contact information
- Place in seed donation box
If you would like to donate Ontario Native plant seeds, please contact us.
- Invasive plant seed is not accepted and will be destroyed if donated
- Seed taken from Ontario Native plants found in the wild will not be accepted
- To donate Ontario Native plant seeds, we will require the following:
- Source (where it came from, or where it was purchased from)
- Scientific plant name
- Your contact information
rescources
Vegetable, Herb and Fruit Growing Resources
Farmer's Almanac Planting Calendar
A comprehensive guide to planting vegetables, fruit, and herbs in your garden based on your postal code.
Native Plant Gardening Resources
Most Ontario Native plant seeds need cold, moist stratification in order to break their dormancy and germinate. The easiest way to do this is to sow them in the fall, this way they will be exposed to cold temperatures, temperature fluctuations, rain and snow.
Here is a guide from the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library on how to winter sow.
CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION
A search tool to explore details about plants native (and some beneficial but non-native) to Canada.
You can search by common plant name, scientific plant name, province, habitat and more. You can learn about each plant's wildlife benefit, what type of pollinators it attracts, colours, height, optimal soil, moisture, light conditions and more.
A search tool to explore details about invasive plants in Canada.
Learn about the benefits gardening for wildlife, find out how to get your garden certified, and learn tips from experts on how to support our environment from your backyard!
iNATURALIST
Contribute to science by joining iNaturalist, a global species data sharing community! This website (and app) allows you to post observations of wildlife, get identifications from experts, discuss sightings and helps scientists understand wildlife in the environment.
ONTARIO INVASIVE PLANT COUNCIL
A guide that lists many invasive species found in gardens and natural areas in Ontario with suggestions of Native Plants to grow instead! This is a wonderful tool for gardeners looking to be more mindful of what they grow.
THE GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO
Learn about the gardeners action plan and how to properly manage, and dispose of invasive species in your yards and gardens.
FACEBOOK GROUPS
Ontario Native Plant Gardening
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISIT COMMUNITIES