Nelson Seed Library
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    • Processing Methods
    • Information about hybrids
    • Beans (climbing/dwarf)
    • Beans (runner)
    • Lettuce
    • Peas

nelson seed library
Open every day @ Elma Turner Library 

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Nelson's Elma Turner Library is home to the first public seed library in the top of the South Island. A set of drawers that is full of treasures. We have over 200 varieties of seed in our collection, mostly made up of edibles but with a growing collection of ornamentals, natives and a few exotic species.  

Nelson Seed Library is run by volunteers and works on a self service, trust based system. It is available for anyone and can be accessed any time the public library is open. The idea is that people can take seeds away, grow them, take some for a harvest and save some for seed, which is then returned to the library to share with the rest of the community.

We are always looking for more seed donations and for experienced seed savers to look after special varieties.


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Get Involved

We need enthusiastic people to help maintain this awesome community resource.  Might this be you?
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The Great
​Bean Rescue

This summer we have an epic bean rescue project. With over 80 varieties of bean to grow out we need your help!
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How it Works

A seed library is a service that allows people to "borrow" seed and share seed that they gather from their gardens.
Learn More

A huge thankyou to all the organisations/companies who have helped us so far..... 
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heritagefoodcrops.org.nz/Heritage Food Crops
​Research Trust

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  • Home
  • About
    • Seed Donations
    • Links and resources
    • Seed Guardians
  • The Great Bean Rescue
    • FAQ
    • Bean structures and labels
  • Contact
  • Seed Saving
    • Glossary of terms
    • Processing Methods
    • Information about hybrids
    • Beans (climbing/dwarf)
    • Beans (runner)
    • Lettuce
    • Peas
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