Seed Library at the Sarlin Library Branch in Liberty

Visit the Seed Library at the Sarlin Library and take home up to five packets of seeds. Choose from multiple varieties of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds including heirloom varieties.
Seed packets come with planting instructions for when to plant, spacing, light requirements, and more.
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 5 seed packets.
Help keep the Seed Library stocked by using the seed check out form and showing a library card to library staff who will note the seeds you’ve chosen.
Take your seeds home to plant and enjoy!

Seeds Donated By

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

Vegetable & Fruit

Bean
Beet
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cantaloupe
Carrot
Cucumber
Lettuce
Okra
Onion
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkins
Squash
Tomato
Watermelon

Flowers

Sunflowers
Zinnia
Wildflowers

Herbs

Basil
Chives
Cilantro
Dill

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