DoomsdaysCW<p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Louisiana" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Louisiana</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WestFelicianaParish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WestFelicianaParish</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Library</span></a> launches a new <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a></p><p>Feb 18, 2025</p><p>"Just in time for spring planting, the West Feliciana Parish Library announces the launch of its Seed Library — a community-driven initiative designed to make gardening accessible to everyone.</p><p>"The Seed Library allows patrons to 'borrow' seeds to grow their own food, flowers and herbs. Interested gardeners can take home seeds, plant them, enjoy the harvest, and, if possible, return seeds at the end of the season to keep the cycle going.</p><p>"This project was made possible through an <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LSU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LSU</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AgCenter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AgCenter</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HealthyCommunitiesGrant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HealthyCommunitiesGrant</span></a> and is maintained in partnership with the LSU AgCenter's West Feliciana Parish Extension Office.</p><p>"'Our goal is to empower our community with the ability to grow fresh, healthy food while promoting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SelfReliance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SelfReliance</span></a>,' said Molly Porter, librarian. 'By participating, you're not just growing plants — you’re growing a stronger, more resilient community.'</p><p>How to get seeds from the library:</p><p>- Sign up: Fill out a Seed Library Patron Form and bring it to the circulation desk.<br>- Pick your seeds: Choose from a variety of seeds that thrive in the local climate. Three per week limit.<br>- Log your choices: Record the seeds you take in the binder to help track demand and replenish stock.<br>- Plant and enjoy: Take the seeds home, plant and watch them grow.<br>- Return seeds, if you can: If you save seeds from your harvest, bring some back to the library to share with others.</p><p>"Throughout the growing season, the library will offer workshops on gardening basics, seed saving and more."</p><p>For details, visit www.wfplibrary.org/seeds or stop by the library to get started or contact (225) 245-3752, or mporter@wfplibrary.org<br><a href="https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/st_francisville/west-feliciana-parish-library-launches-a-new-seed-library/article_d9f400fe-e8cb-11ef-8946-4b3a48ecf5de.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne</span><span class="invisible">ws/communities/st_francisville/west-feliciana-parish-library-launches-a-new-seed-library/article_d9f400fe-e8cb-11ef-8946-4b3a48ecf5de.html</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BuildingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuildingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/LibrariesRule" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>LibrariesRule</span></a>! <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedSharing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSharing</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedExchange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SeedExchange</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSecurity</span></a></p>