The Lynn R. Baker Seed Library at the Sarlin Library Branch in Liberty

The Seed Library is currently closed and will re-open in February 2024! 

Visit the Seed Library at the Sarlin Library and take home up to ten packets of seeds. Choose from multiple kinds of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds including heirloom varieties.
Seed packets come with planting instructions. 
The Seed Library was created in partnership with the Pickens County Soil and Water Conservation District to:
  • provide education on growing food and flowers
  • promote nutrition
  • promote sustainable gardening practices
Thanks to the Pickens County Soil & Water Conservation District for their support!

How does it work?

The seeds are kept in a vintage library card catalog. Browse the drawers of the card catalog and select up to 10 seed packets.
Bring your selections to the checkout desk and show a library card to library staff who will note the seeds you’ve chosen. 
Take your seeds home to plant and enjoy!

Flowers
Herbs
Vegetables
Fruit

Seeds Donated By

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Burpee Seeds
Eden Brothers
Gardener’s Supply Company
High Mowing Organic Seeds
Seed Savers
Sow True Seed
Sustainable Seed Company
Sow Right Seeds
True Leaf Market

Just a few of the many gardening resources available at the library and in the community!

Children’s Books

The Gardener by Sarah Stewart
Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney
Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert
The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Gardening Books

All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Heirloom Plants by Thomas Etty
How to Grow More Vegetables by John Jeavons
Lasagna Gardening by Patricia Lanza
Magazines- Gardening – Flipster

Local Resources

Clemson Cooperative Extension
Clemson Home and Garden Information Center
Pickens County Cooperative Extension
South Carolina Botanical Garden

Farmers Markets

Anderson County Farmers Market
Clemson Farmers Market
Easley Farmers Market
Saturday Market (Greenville, SC)

Download “My Little Sprout House” for a fun seed activity for kids.

My Little Sprout House