Welcome to Perrot Memorial Library’s Nancy Altznauer Memorial Seed Library. A former board member, Nancy was instrumental in planning and executing the Library’s beautiful landscaping and gardens that we enjoy today.
Launching on Sunday, March 17, 2024, the Seed Library represents the combined efforts of Anna Mulligan, senior girl scout, Girl Scout Troop 50126; Lori Mulligan, co-leader of Girl Scout Troop 50126 and Greenwich High School math teacher; Wendy Yu, chair of the Junior’s Committee of the Garden Club of Old Greenwich and Girl Scout Gold Award Project Advisor; the Master Gardeners at Garden Club of Old Greenwich; Greenwich Land Trust; and the Perrot Memorial Library.
What Is a Seed Library?
A seed library is a place that anyone can come to and get seeds to plant in their garden. It’s a great start for beginner gardeners as it provides easily accessible seeds that one can try growing. It creates a community of gardeners. Seed libraries also foster biodiversity and help the environment.
2024 Varieties
Vegetables
- Bush Green Bean Provider
Carrots Atlas- Lettuce Mix Allstar Gourmet
- Peas Sugar Ann
- Radish French Breakfast
- Squash Delicata JS
- Swiss Chard Bright Lights
- Tomato Gold Nugget
- Tomato Moskvich
Flowers
- Cosmos Versailles Mix
- Marigolds Durango Outback Mix
- Nasturium Jewel Mix
- Scabiosa Pincushion Formula Mix
- Sunflower Summer Breeze Mix
- Sunflower Teddy Bear
- Verbena Verbena bonariensis
- Zinnia State Fair Mix
How to Borrow
- Go to the Seed Library opposite the Circulation Desk in the Waid Building, Perrot Memorial Library.
- Choose varieties of plants based on your gardening ability.
- Take one envelope of seeds per variety home.
- Fill out our quick customer survey. (So we can tweak and improve our Seed Library!)
- Follow the planting directions by scanning the QR code on the seed packet, or referring to the information page for each variety in the Seed Library Binder.
Need more information?
Contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 or at lending@perrotlibrary.org.
