Seed Library

The mission of the Yankton Seed Library is to increase our ability to feed ourselves wholesome food, while enriching our natural surroundings, by offering: free local fruit, vegetable, and flower seeds raised by and for Yankton area residents; and complimentary information, instruction and education about gardening.

Saving & Sharing Seeds

The seeds you borrow from the Yankton Seed Library are lent to you at no financial cost, and they are priceless.  A commitment to growing plants from seeds is a gift to yourself and your family. We hope you learn much, experience the joy of gardening, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Seed saving is something humans have done for over 10,000 years. When you grow and save your own seeds, you develop seed stock that is well suited to our climate and you save money.

2018 Yankton Seed Library Classes

Yankton Seed Library Brochure

Seed Donation Form (coming soon)

What is the Yankton Seed Library offering?

• A variety of flower, vegetable, and fruit seeds.

Who can borrow seeds?

• Anyone that participates in the Yankton Seed Library’s gardening classes can borrow seeds from the seed library.

What time is the Seed Library open?

• The Seed Library is open in conjunction with the Library’s gardening classes.

What do you mean “borrow” seeds? How can I do that if I plant them?

• Plant the seeds. Then, at the end of the season, if you feel comfortable, you can return seeds from the next generation of plants. You can learn how by taking one of the library’s free classes. Don’t worry, there are no fines if you don’t save seeds.

Do I have to bring seeds to participate?

• No, but bringing seeds helps to keep the library stocked.

Who runs the Yankton Seed Library?

• The Yankton Seed Library is a volunteer organization run by local residents and the Yankton Community Library.

The Yankton Seed Library is supported
through a grant from the Yankton Area
Foundation of the South Dakota
Community Foundation.

Yankton Community Library
515 Walnut Street
Yankton, South Dakota 57078
Telephone: 605-668-5275
Fax: 605-668-5277

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