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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2026
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County Welcomes Spring with Seed Library Kickoff
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Leon County Government |
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Spring Seed Library Kickoff |
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Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
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Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue |
Leon County Government will host the Spring Seed Library kickoff on Saturday, February 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the downtown Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue. The Seed Library Program encourages residents to grow their own nutritious food while supporting healthy eating habits and sustainable gardening practices throughout the community.
Hosted in partnership with UF/IFAS Leon County Extension, the Spring Seed Library kickoff offers activities for all ages. Attendees can take part in hands-on seeding activities, learn about vegetable gardening techniques and sustainable practices, and visit the Ask-a-Master-Gardener booth for expert advice. Staff from the Leon County Office of Sustainability and UF/IFAS Leon County Extension will also be available to answer gardening questions.
Seed varieties will be available at all Leon County Public Library locations beginning Saturday, February 14, at 10 a.m. Residents may check out up to five seed packets per month with a library card or three packets per month without a card, while supplies last. Seeds are free and do not need to be returned. Residents can register for or check the status of a library card at LeonCountyLibrary.org/LibraryCard.
The 2026 spring seed varieties include:
- Cherry Tiny Tim Tomato
- Galaxy of Stars Eggplant
- Golden Bantam 8 Corn
- Hill Country Red Okra
- Iroquois Cantaloupe
- Malabar Green Vines Supreme Spinach
- Pineapple Tomato
- Red Rubin Basil
- Strike Bean
- Sweet Mini Belle Mix Pepper
Launched in 2015, the Leon County Seed Library Program has offered residents access to more than 145 seasonal seed varieties through the Leon County Public Library. With more than 182,000 seed checkouts to date, the program continues to support home gardening and sustainable food practices across Leon County.
For more information about the Leon County Seed Library, visit LeonCountyLibrary.org/SeedLibrary.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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