Skip to Main Content

East Side Seed Library: Borrow, Grow, Share

logos for Saint Paul Public Library Dayton's Bluff, Urban Roots, and Metro State University, A Member of Minnesota State

About the Seed Library

The East Side Seed Library is located inside the Dayton's Bluff branch of the Saint Paul Public Library and is operated in partnership with the Metro State University Library and Learning Center as well as Urban Roots.

A huge thank you to the West Side Seed Library and the folks at Growing West Side for inspiring and supporting the creation of the East Side Seed Library.

small wooden cabinet flanked by two small metal lockers on a table top filled with drawers of seeds

How it Works

Borrow

  • Take a seed packet (up to 5)
  • Take an information sheet
  • Check out at the desk

Grow

  • Plant at home
  • Check out gardening books for more information

Share

  • Share your bounty with your neighbors, friends, and family
  • Let us know what you learned and enjoyed

Get Involved

More Seeds!

Learn more about the Saint Paul Public Library branches offering free seeds.

Grow Something New: SPPL’s Seed Libraries


Find more seed libraries worldwide with the Seed Library Census & Map.

Seed Library Network: Global Seed Library Census

Upcoming Events

Native Seed Collection
Monday, October 6
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Rivoli Bluff Farm and Restoration Site
749 Arkwright Street, Saint Paul 
RSVP


Community Seed Circles
September 17 | October 15 | November 19
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dayton's Bluff Library
645 E 7th Street, Saint Paul

Community Seed Circle at the East Side Seed Library. Third Wednesday of the month. Sort Seeds & connect with neighbors.


If you need disability related accommodations, including parking, to make these event accessible, please contact the Center for Accessibility Resources, 651.793.1549 or Accessibility.Resources@metrostate.edu.

Helpful Websites

University of MN Yard and Garden Questions and Guides

The best plants and gardening practices for Minnesota gardeners, homeowners and hobbyists to grow healthy lawns, landscapes and gardens.

MN SEED (Saving Essential Edibles and Diversity) Project

Ramsey County Master Gardeners will visit the county yard waste sites on select dates in 2023. Visiting the booth is free. Yard waste sites are open to all Ramsey County residents.

Seed Savers Exchanges Learning Guide

Expand your gardening and seed saving know-how with helpful garden tips, how-to guides, and more resources.

Prairie Moon Learning Center

Answers for frequently asked questions, shipping information, germination tricks, and planting guides all in one place. Learn more about the benefits of native plants. Get growing tips & tricks. Identify and eradicate invasive species.

Gardens are for Everyone: Ideas for Accessible Gardening

Information on creating inclusive garden spaces, adaptive tools, and more. Accessible gardens for home and community garden locations allow everyone to reap the benefits of gardening.

Northern Gardener™ Resource Hub

Curated collection of trusted growing tips and ideas for northern gardeners including resources from local experts and garden centers, as well as publications and classes from the Minnesota State Horticultural Society.

Ask a Master Gardner Info Sessions

Ramsey County Master Gardeners will visit the county yard waste sites on select dates in 2023. Visiting the booth is free. Yard waste sites are open to all Ramsey County residents.

Free Compost and Mulch

Free compost and wood mulch are available at many of the Ramsey County yard waste collection sites. Free and open to Ramsey County residents as well as Hennepin County residents who live in Saint Anthony Village.

Gardening Pet Safety Tips

Helpful tips to keep your furry friends safe in your garden.

Metro State Library Books & eBooks