Seeds Library Project

Nurturing nature by nurturing yourself!

After completing my Carbon Literacy training, I made a pledge that I will initiate steps at work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I was brainstorming on it when my manager asked me if I  want to be a part of Seed Library project. For me it was the first step to give my pledge a chance to be executed in a way which will not be limited to the workplace only.

Seed library is a collaborative project by Library & Health Promotion Resource Centre and Energy, Waste and Sustainability team. Firstly, I created a Seeds Donation Box, requesting Trust staff to donate any unwanted seeds they have to help us starting this library. I also created an eye- catching display at the location in the library from where most of the staff passes by. Also promoted it via different social platforms, which resulted in bounteous donation of seeds as you can see in the picture.

This library works on Take & Donate seeds, take the seeds which you like and donate some from your garden to share a joy of nurturing the nature with others.

The Seed Library is based at  Library & Health Promotion Resource Centre, Lynfield Mount Hospital. It is open for all BDCT library users, and they can take seeds for their home garden or if they want to use them with the patients in the hospital wards.

If you want to donate seeds or you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]. Find out more details here - Nurturing nature by nurturing yourself! - LKS North

Save the planet by Growing Seeds!

To learn more about other sustainability initiatives pleas visit the Sustainability in NHS Knowledge and Library Services Community of Practice