The Seed Library of Laramie County is a joint project of Laramie County Library System and Laramie County Master Gardeners. It is housed at the library in an effort to introduce residents to gardening, and provide education on seed-saving and developing a green thumb.
We have easy-to-grow seeds that will do well in our climate, so you’ll have success in your garden!
Information on the 2021 Seed Library:
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- The library’s Master Gardener partners are currently working on seed orders. The library hopes to have seeds available by mid-March.
- We will provide updated information about the opening date on this page.
- The library will not be mailing any seeds this year. Seeds will be available on the third floor of the library or can be picked up utilizing the library’s curbside pick-up service.
About the Seed Library:
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- It’s free and you don’t need a library card, but you must live in Laramie County.
- Choose from a variety of regionally-appropriate flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
- Each person may check out 12 packets, up to 2 packets per type of seed. Each packet has enough seeds for a small garden.
- You may pick up your seeds at the third floor Ask Here desk, or you can pick them up using our Curbside Pick-up service.
- Plant-specific handouts are available to help you start, grow, and enjoy your harvests.
- Watch the library calendar for Seed Library programs, such as seed-saving, starting seeds indoors, using raised beds, eating and preserving the harvest, and more.
To Return:
1) Read our brochure on seed-saving.
2) Bring your saved seeds to the third floor Ask Here desk.
3) Fill out a short return form.
4) If you wish, donate money to support next year’s seed library.
Local Resources:
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
710 South Lions Park Drive
307.637.6458
www.botanic.org
Cheyenne Compost Facility
3714 Windmill Road
307.637.5518
Cheyenne Urban Forestry
520 West 8th Avenue
307.637.6428
www.cheyennetrees.com
Laramie County Conservation District
11221 U.S. Highway 30
307.772.2600
www.LCCDnet.org
Online Resources:
Cheyenne Garden Gossip
A blog by local gardener Barb Gorges
CheyenneGardenGossip.Wordpress.com
Colorado State University Extension
Yard and garden information.
Extension.Colostate.edu/Topic-Areas/Yard-Garden
Habitat Hero Demonstration Garden
2416 Snyder Avenue (Board of Public Utilities)
307.637.6460
https://www.cheyennecity.org/2618/Habitat-Hero-Demonstration-Garden
University of Wyoming Extension
Wyoming-specific information
UWyo.edu/BarnBackyard/Resources/
| Knowing when to plant is one of the keys to successful vegetable gardening on the high plains. The following planting dates are based on Cheyenne’s average weather. The last average frost-free date is May 20. The first average frost date is September 20. Keep an eye on the sky and be ready to make adjustments! Adapted from Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (www.botanic.org) |
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| After April 15 |
Cabbage – seeds or plants Leafy greens, lettuce – seeds or plants Onion – seeds or plants Pea – seeds Spinach – seeds or plants |
| After May 01 |
Beet – seeds Carrot – seeds Chard – seeds or plants Herbs – seeds Mustard – seeds or plants Parsnip – seeds Perennials – seeds or plants Radish – seeds |
| Around May 25 |
Bean (bush, pole) – seeds Corn – seeds or plants Cucumber – seeds or plants Eggplant – plants Pepper – plants Tomato – plants |
| June 1-30 | Annuals – check seed packet Bean (bush) – seeds Leafy greens – seeds Pea – seeds Root crops – seeds |
| Aug 1-10 | Radish – seeds Spinach – seeds or plants |
Adapted from Cheyenne Botanic Gardens