{"id":216,"date":"2026-04-28T16:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=216"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:48:13","slug":"seed-library","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/offering\/seed-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Seed Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broomfield Seed Library<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Broomfield Seed Library is a community resource that provides free seeds to help residents grow food, flowers, and plants at home. Operated by CSU Extension and located inside the Broomfield Library, the Seed Library encourages gardening, food resilience, and seed sharing by making a variety of fruit, vegetable, herb, and ornamental seeds available throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a tabindex=\"0\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSck-t9OC-39Y2ummriI9-kxeFjV3hdPno1K85prLitMRzhGCw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/04\/Seed-Library-Drawer.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"A wooden drawer pulled open to reveal labeled seed packets organized inside a seed library, with a handwritten card listing plant details such as tomato variety, harvest year, and reference number from City and County of Broomfield Extension.\" class=\"wp-image-261 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/04\/Seed-Library-Drawer.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/04\/Seed-Library-Drawer.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/04\/Seed-Library-Drawer.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/04\/Seed-Library-Drawer.jpg?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/04\/Seed-Library-Drawer.jpg?resize=1024,1024 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/broomfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/04\/Seed-Library-Drawer.jpg?resize=600,600 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-separator alignfull has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-brush-stroke\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);height:40px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0706528e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seed Library FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"d767017a-8c85-4338-bafe-53e613ebcbcf-accordion\" id=\"d767017a-8c85-4338-bafe-53e613ebcbcf-accordion-button\">What is the Seed Library and where is it?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"d767017a-8c85-4338-bafe-53e613ebcbcf-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"d767017a-8c85-4338-bafe-53e613ebcbcf-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>The Seed Library is a collection of seeds available for you to grow at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seed Library is on the second floor of the Broomfield Library at 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield CO, 80020 (look for the old card catalog!).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"09e48e8d-2fa5-4454-a2b6-cb0ea3582b81-accordion\" id=\"09e48e8d-2fa5-4454-a2b6-cb0ea3582b81-accordion-button\">How do I use the Seed Library?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"09e48e8d-2fa5-4454-a2b6-cb0ea3582b81-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"09e48e8d-2fa5-4454-a2b6-cb0ea3582b81-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>First, fill out this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSck-t9OC-39Y2ummriI9-kxeFjV3hdPno1K85prLitMRzhGCw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>membership form<\/strong><\/a> just once to join the Seed Library. This information will be used to track your seed check-outs, and you may be sent an annual survey about the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have joined the Seed Library,&nbsp;check-out is simple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browse seeds any time the Broomfield Library is open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you find a seed you like, fill in your name and the date on&nbsp;the&nbsp;tear-off stub on the back of the envelope.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tear off the completed stub and drop it in the check-out box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"f4c79840-b751-4e01-b7aa-41543bdbca24-accordion\" id=\"f4c79840-b751-4e01-b7aa-41543bdbca24-accordion-button\">What kind of seeds do you have?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"f4c79840-b751-4e01-b7aa-41543bdbca24-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"f4c79840-b751-4e01-b7aa-41543bdbca24-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>Our seed collection depends on donations and seasonality. You\u2019ll see different seeds available at different times, so check in frequently to see what fruit, vegetable, herb, and ornamental seeds are available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"6e9db6e5-fd0e-4277-acf8-2e0074990752-accordion\" id=\"6e9db6e5-fd0e-4277-acf8-2e0074990752-accordion-button\">Do I have to return seeds?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"6e9db6e5-fd0e-4277-acf8-2e0074990752-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"6e9db6e5-fd0e-4277-acf8-2e0074990752-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>There is no obligation to save and return seeds, especially if you\u2019re new to seed saving. As you grow as a gardener and a seed saver, we hope that you will consider sharing your seeds with the Seed Library community. If you\u2019re ready to learn how to save your own seeds, check out the collection of resources below, and keep an eye out for seed-saving workshops offered throughout the season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"0c67bd59-9e59-446b-9f5b-8f6fd9a90143-accordion\" id=\"0c67bd59-9e59-446b-9f5b-8f6fd9a90143-accordion-button\">How do I donate seeds?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"0c67bd59-9e59-446b-9f5b-8f6fd9a90143-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"0c67bd59-9e59-446b-9f5b-8f6fd9a90143-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>We are grateful for donations of locally-saved, non-hybrid seeds! These seeds have been tried, tested, and improved to do well in our unique environmental conditions. To donate saved seeds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collect and clean seeds from your&nbsp;crops, and&nbsp;set aside some for yourself and some for the Seed Library.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place seeds in an envelope or other&nbsp;container, and&nbsp;clearly label with as much information as possible. Seed Donation cards are available on top of the Seed Library or outside&nbsp;of&nbsp; the&nbsp;CSU Extension office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop your labeled seeds off at the Broomfield CSU Extension Office (first floor of the Broomfield Library), Monday \u2013 Thursday, 9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__title js-wp-block-csu-accordion\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__trigger\" aria-controls=\"32593f7e-a36d-44ec-8282-834271ae0516-accordion\" id=\"32593f7e-a36d-44ec-8282-834271ae0516-accordion-button\">What about leftover seed packets that I bought in a store?<i class=\"accordion-marker\"><\/i><\/button><\/h3><div id=\"32593f7e-a36d-44ec-8282-834271ae0516-accordion\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"32593f7e-a36d-44ec-8282-834271ae0516-accordion-button\" class=\"wp-block-csu-accordion-item__content\" hidden>\n<p>These seeds will not be used in the Seed Library, but they can be used for educational programs and at the annual Community Seed Swap. These seeds can be brought to the CSU Extension Office Monday \u2013 Thursday, 9 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m., or brought directly to the next Community Seed Swap! Please keep store bought seeds in their original packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-brush-stroke-dark has-white-color has-accent-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-87d6394c424d728acc0deb4d85142aad is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seed saving resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-csu-content-selector--grid wp-block-csu-content-selector\" data-grid-columns=\"3\">\n\n\t\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-15202\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/saving-seed\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGardening Basics\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tSaving Seed\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-15210\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/storing-vegetable-and-flower-seeds\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGardening Basics\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tStoring Vegetable and Flower Seeds\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"grid-card c-card c-card--link-inherit c-card-post c-card-post--resource post-2994\">\n\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/resource\/growing-annual-plants-from-seed\/\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"c-card__label\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"c-card__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"c-card__eyebrow is-style-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGardening Basics\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p class=\"c-card__heading\">\n\t\t\t\tGrowing Annual Plants from Seed\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Broomfield Seed Library The Broomfield Seed Library is a community resource that provides free seeds to help residents grow food, flowers, and plants at home. 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