Many libraries around the US now give
out plant, herb, and vegetable seeds for free. Seeds change by
region to accommodate local climate. For instance, a seed
lending library is available at the Dallas library. Library
card holders may check out seeds donated by commercials
growers and Dallas gardeners. Users are encouraged to replace
seeds in the fall with those from their own harvest, but it is
not a requirement.
Among the seed available in Dallas, are vegetables, such as
round baby carrots, leaf lettuces, French mesclun, yellow
squash, pole beans and pumpkins. Available flowers included
nasturtiums, zinnias, cleome, amaranth, white bishop's lace,
purple coneflower, poppies, cosmos, foxgloves, moonflowers and
morning glory.