About
Our Seed Library is stocked with edible plant and herb seeds appropriate for Arizona growing conditions and seasons. We partner with nearby SummerWinds Nursery, which generously donates some of its seeds and soil to our inventory.
Checkout Information
- Library users are welcome to checkout up to 3 seed packets per calendar month from the Seed Library.
- To check out a seed packet, bring the info sheet from the seed cabinet to the Circulation Desk & provide your MEID or ID - seed packets are stored at the Circulation Desk.
- At this time, there is not an option to place a reserve on seed packets and all seeds are subject to availability.
Planting Calendars
Bring your seeds home or to a community garden and start growing.
Start planning your garden using these informative planting calendars.
The attractive calendars prepared by ASU Library below were built from a variety of sources and have been customized for the Phoenix area climate. Feel free to print or store them for your use.
Consult an Expert
Master Gardeners:
Plant Help Desk: Master Gardeners answer phone calls, emails and walk in questions.
- Phone: 602-827-8201
- Email: maricopacountyplanthotline@gmail.com. They should get back to you with a response within five to seven days.
- Address: Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Office - 4341 E. Broadway Rd Phoenix, AZ 85040 - Bring in a plant or pest sample.
Jack Rosfeld:
- Phone: 480-220-2759
- Email: jackrosfeld@yahoo.com
SummerWinds Nursery Free Help:
Call the nursery experts: 602-867-1822 or text them: 602-881-8870 (Helpline) your question(s) with a photo. You will receive the response quite quickly.
Seed Saving: An Ancient Art
If you would like to find out more about the ancient art of seed saving, be sure to check out the following awesome online guides.
- "Collecting and Storing Seeds" by the New York Botanical Garden
- "How to Save Seeds" by Seed Savers Exchange
- "Seed Saving Information" by Marisha Auerbach, courtesy of the City of Olympia, Washington