Get started on your own backyard garden with a little help from the library! As part of our Library of Things, you can learn gardening basics and healthy living by starting a small backyard garden. Try your hand at growing various vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, all of which can be grown in Louisiana.

The Seed Library is a collection of free seeds for library cardholders to pick up from the Gonzales library during two growing seasons: spring/summer and fall/winter.

Visit the Gonzales location for information on the types of seeds available during the current growing season.

How the Seed Library Works:

• Each library cardholder may have up to 10 seed packets per growing season while supplies last during the growing season.
• Each seed packet contains enough seeds for 3 to 5 plants. Since all seeds will not germinate, there will be more than 3 to 5 seeds in each envelope.
• Seeds can be picked up from the Gonzales location. We have plans for seed libraries at other locations in the future.
• Seeds do not need to be returned.
• Seeds cannot be placed on hold, reserved, or sent to other locations.
• Seed availability will vary.
• We are not currently accepting seed donations from individuals.

Need Help? Check out these planting guides from the LSU Ag Center.

• Louisiana Vegetable Planting Guide
• Individual Crops guide