Resources

Seed Sources 

The goal of the Concord Seed Lending Library is self-sustainability. Seeds that are "borrowed" will be "returned" through borrowers saving seeds. We do, however, rely on purchased and donated seed to keep our supply strong. Thanks to the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library for helping us purchase seeds from FedCo and Johnny's to Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and Eden Brothers for seed donations. We recommend the following companies as sources for safe, non-GMO seeds:

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Eden Brothers
FedCo Seeds
Johnny's Seeds

Resources for Saving Seeds and More

Books:

• Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners, by Suzanne Ashworth
• The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving, by Micaela Colley and Jared Zystro
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Seed Saving and Starting, by Sheri Ann Richerson
• The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds: 322 Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers, Fruits, Trees, and Shrubs, by Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore-Gough
• Saving Seeds: The Gardener's Guide to Growing and Storing Vegetable and Flower Seeds, by Marc Rogers

Websites:

• The Organic Seed Alliance
• Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library
• The Seed Savers Exchange

Local Farms

The following farms have supported the Concord Seed Lending Library and provided education about seed saving and gardening to the Concord community in collaboration with the Concord Seed Lending Library:

• Barrett's Mill Farm in Concord, MA
• Marshall Farm in Concord, MA
• Hutchins Farm in Concord, MA
• Saltbox Kitchen and Farm in Concord, MA
• Thoreau Farm in Concord, MA

Click here for a guide to all farms in Concord.