Share a seed
How does it work?
Share a Seed is a mutual aid seed sharing and food access program that leverages the power of community to fill resource gaps and get more folks growing. Launched by Reana in early 2021, Share a Seed was created as a way to connect folks with the land and with their food at a time when resources were at an all time low because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Generous growers and seed/garden organizations share their spares (e.g., seeds, garden equipment, soil) with the project, which are then redistributed throughout the the community. At it’s core, Share a Seed is a redistribution hub – what is shared freely with us is shared freely back to our surrounding communities. Share a Seed distributes resources directly to community members, gardens, and small farms, providing both the tools and educational resources to get more folks growing.
Find Share a Seed events and news via our Instagram page: @Share_a_Seed
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Albquerque, New Mexico
Share a Seed founder Reana Kim leads the work in New Mexico. Find us at community and mutual aid events (events will be posted here and on our social channels!) around Albuquerque, Los Lunas, and Belen.
3/15, Seed Share at Belen Public Library: 333 Becker Ave, 11am-1pm. Free garden kits while supplies last!
4/3, NMCEWL Summit: Visit our table at the conference! Institute of American Indian Arts, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe
4/26 FIFABQ Seed Share: Join us for a day of seeds, plants, and gardening at the Rio Grande Food Project! 600 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, 1pm-4pm.
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Washington DC
DC Share a Seed lead Sally can be found sharing at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market (Lamont Plaza in NW DC) on Saturdays from 11am-1pm from spring through fall (typically March-October).
Share a Seed’s Little Free Seed Libraries in DC:
The Well at Oxon Run (3000 Valley Ave SE). This Little Free Seed Library lives at The Well, a one-acre urban farm in Ward 8. Check The Well’s website for open hours, during which the library will be accessible to all.
Lederer Gardens (4801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE). This Little Free Seed Library is located at a DPR Urban Farm and is accessible during all public hours.
UDC Bertie Backus Urban Food Hub (5171 South Dakota Ave NE). This Little Free Seed Library is accessible whenever the campus and/or food hub are open and can be found in the campus parking lot (entrance on Galloway St NE) in front of the food hub.
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Philadelphia, PA
Led by Farmer Shawn. Details coming soon!
Share seeds with us!
Not in one of our communities, but still want to share seeds? Mail ‘em! We accept seeds that are no more than 3 years old, clearly labeled, and properly sealed. Extra information (growing tips, stories about the seeds, etc.) are also welcome!
Resources from sow right seeds
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An excellent seed starting guide – complete with fillable seed journal – from our friends and seed donors at Sow Right Seeds! PDF Guide
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Not sure how warm or cool to keep your new seeds? This handy guide to soil temps will help you find the Goldilocks zone for your veggies! PDF Guide
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Super comprehensive blog with tips, tricks, and tons of great information on all things gardening and growing!
Share a Seed in the news
Share a Seed and Black Rabbit Farm Apothecary are proud to be a member of Herbalists Without Borders (HWB)! HWB’s vision is a global community where all people have access to affordable natural and botanical health and wellness. To bring that vision into reality, HWB works with community-based chapters to create educational, advocacy and grassroots model projects to fill the gaps in health justice internationally.