Resource Highlight!
Be sure to check out the Tennessee Home Fruit & Vegetable Garden Annual Calendar! It breaks down what you should do each month to make your garden a success.
Thank you to UT Extension: Institute of Agriculture for providing a great resource.
Mission
In conjunction with the University of Tennessee Knoxville's (UTK) mission, the UTK Seed Library seeks to "move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee, the nation, and the world," through engagement in experiential learning and empowering students to lead healthy, sustainable lifestyles, while facilitating food access, community connections, and enhancement of the student experience.
Core Values
Experiential Learning | Empowerment | Community | Food Access | Healthy Lifestyles | Inspiration | Sustainability
Where are we located?
The Seed Libraries are located Hodges Library and Pendergrass Library.
- Hodges' Seed Library is on the second floor in the seating area next to Starbucks.
- Pendergrass' Seed Library is across from the computer lab.
All University of Tennessee, Knoxville affiliated patrons may check out seed packets to begin growing their own gardens. Pick any kind of seeds you would like and take them home. Each seed packet contains enough seeds to grow 2-4 plants.
There are tons of great resources in this guide about growing seeds, harvesting produce, saving seeds, and much more. Take a look at what's inside to better know where you would like to start. Growing veggies is fun!
What's the difference between type and variety of a vegetable?
Type: cucumber, squash, tomato
Variety: Tendergreen Burpless (cucumber), Butternut Waltham (squash), and Black Cherry (tomato)