Mass Aggie Seed Library

Seed Frenzy Workshops are on pause.  In the meantime, these seed and sustainability workshops might be of interest:

SEL Science Fun Night: Corn Husk Dolls
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month (November) by making a corn husk doll. All materials will be provided for this in-person workshop. Attendees with have the opportunity to make two dolls, one honoring a traditional method, and one more decorated.
Corn Husk Dolls - UMass Libraries LibCal - University of Massachusetts Amherst

SEL Science Fun Night: Trash to Treasure!  
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Make handy and beautiful reusable pouches from everyday trash!  Simple sustainability!  All materials will be provided for this in-person workshop. Sign up required.  Limited to 15 attendees.
SEL Science Fun Night: Trash to Treasure! - UMass Libraries LibCal - University of Massachusetts Amherst

Over 1,250 new and donated seed packets have been added to the Cabinet of Goodness beginning early March, with some 300+ patrons taking seeds.
As you dream, plan, and grow, learn from these linked resources:

• "Rise and Shine" series of seed-starting videos from Fruition Seeds
• Freed Seed Federation Seed School Series.
• The Seed Growers Podcast by Dan Brisebois.

Mass Aggie Seed Library and the International Programs Office
Spring 2024 Nature Community Photo Exhibit
Share your love of plants, gardens, and landscapes by submitting a photo.
Near or far, something plant, garden, or landscape themed.
Exhibit begins Monday, 6 March 2024.  Reception Friday, 19 April 1-3pm
Questions contact Paulina Borrego   pborrego@library.umass.edu 

The Mass Aggie Seed Library is housed in the Science & Engineering Library located in the Lederle Graduate Research Center Lowrise at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  The Seed Library is open for all to use on a self-service, non-mediated basis during the hours the Science & Engineering Library is open.

Are you coming to visit the Mass Aggie Seed Library for the first time from off-campus?

The Science & Engineering Library is open Monday - Friday, and Sunday's.  Please feel free to contact me for a personal tour.  The seed library is completely self-serve and non-mediated.  And please remember to sign the guest book!

Science & Engineering Library is located in the Lederle Lowrise on the very north end of campus.  

What’s new in the Mass Aggie Seed Library Spring 2024?
New things you might notice: 
Some drawers are labeled by family 
The card catalog seed drawers are a bit messy (overflowing with goodness)
Separate drawers with mystery seeds labeled "Who Knows"   

With patrons returning donated seeds in a variety of packaging, the seed envelope sizes are uneven, and therefore, the seed drawers are a bit messy to accommodate the variety of envelope sizes. 

"Who Knows" contains those seeds that do not meet our mission of organic, open-pollinated seeds, items donated with unclear labeling, or those seeds out of date.  Instead of throwing them away, we offer them this understanding as a way to learn about seed issues.  Be Curious - ask us why they are separated from the other seeds!  What makes them different?