Port Phillip Seed Library
Welcome to your new Seed Library
Welcome to our new Port Phillip Seed Library (PPSL), a sustainability initiative designed to get us all growing our own flowers and food to protect the future. Anyone can join the PPSL but you must be a member of our Port Phillip libraries.
What is a seed library?
A seed library lets you “borrow” seeds for free and grow your own plants to harvest and enjoy.
It’s a sustainable way to share seeds, support local biodiversity, and encourage home gardening.
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can take part and help create a stronger, greener community.
Additional Benefits:
- Encourages local food production
- Preserves heirloom and native plant varieties
- Reduces reliance on commercial seeds
- Fosters community connections and knowledge-sharing
- Supports pollinators and healthy ecosystems
How it works?
Sign up to be a member of our libraries and then join the PPSL.
You can collect two packets of seeds per month.
We will supply some basic instructions on how to grow and care for your selected plants.
We encourage all members to take photos of their plants and gardens as they develop and when sharing the images tag us using: #PortPhillipSeedLibrary
Information Resources
Watch our videos of Sustainability events presented in the library.
My Smart Garden Sustainability Videos
My Smart Garden also has this great article on seed saving.
Seed Saving for Home Gardeners – My Smart Garden
Register for GardenSafe to find out what's in your garden soil. GardenSafe is free to access (except for the cost of postage) and available to all Victorian residents.
GardenSafe | Environment Protection Authority Victoria
FAQ
Do you accept donations?
We are not currently accepting donations but we expect to do this in future. Stay tuned for more updates.
Can I suggest new seed varieties for the collection?
We are open to suggestions on what other plant varieties we can have in the collection. Please let us know if you want new plant options.
How to get involved?
This is a new project, and we are interested in working with volunteers and community organisations.
If you would like to know more, please send us an email to: library@portphillip.vic.gov.au