The Keyport Garden Club Seed Library is located at the Keyport Public Library and is free and open to everyone. We encourage residents to take seeds as needed—and at the end of the growing season, to save and return seeds from their own gardens so others may enjoy them as well.
The Club also provides a variety of vegetable and flower seeds that thrive in our unique Bayshore climate.
While it may feel late for planting, there is very little that is too late—especially as first frosts continue to arrive later with climate change. Be sure to check days to maturity when deciding what to plant. Many perennials can be planted well into the season, and some even benefit from fall planting. (Cool-season crops are best saved for late summer and early fall.)
Please take only what you need. The Seed Library has been fully emptied more than once in the past year, which limits access for others. You are always welcome to return for more seeds if needed. If something runs out, let us know and we’ll do our best to restock it.
Because the library is climate-controlled, seeds do not need to be cleared out at the end of the season. Leaving seeds available year-round allows gardeners to experiment with winter sowing, indoor growing, and other creative approaches.
Use the Seed Library thoughtfully, in the spirit of shared community gardening—and when your season is finished, don’t forget to save seeds for next year’s library.
— Sue Kleinberg