Southwest New Mexico
Seed Library
How the Seed Library Works
A seed library collects and stores seeds and shares them with members of the community for free.
Seed libraries encourage biodiversity and decrease our reliance on major seed companies. This helps combat seed monocultures which threaten the world’s food supply.
Seed Libraries also promote
BIODIVERSITY
Biodiversity means the variety of life on Earth. It includes all living things, from tiny microbes to giant trees, and everything in between.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES
Sustainable agriculture practices are methods of farming that aim to meet society’s current food and fiber needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
SEED SAVING
By saving seeds, gardeners and farmers can preserve heirloom varieties, adapt plants to local growing conditions, and maintain genetic diversity in our food supply.
SEED LIBRARY LOCATIONS
Columbus
LORDSBURG
RESERVE
Deming
Gila Valley Library
Lordsburg Library
SEED LIBRARY RESOURCES
Seed Selection Toolkit
Practical guidelines for choosing seeds suited to New Mexico’s climate. Covers heirloom, hybrid, and storage practices for success.
Water-Wise Gardening in New Mexico Toolkit
Efficient watering strategies for New Mexico’s dry conditions, including irrigation tips, drought-tolerant plants, and moisture retention methods.
Seed Saving and Storage Toolkit
Step-by-step guide to saving and storing seeds for sustainable gardening in New Mexico, tailored for beginners and experts.