The Brown County Seed Library is a curated collection of seeds - primarily edible plants - that are suited for success in the Northern Wisconsin growing region. These seeds are available free of charge to anyone interested in planting vegetables, fruits and pollinator-friendly plants. The inaugural year of 2023 will focus on getting seeds into the hands of local growers of all ages. Seed donations and monetary donations to purchase seeds are needed to fill the Seed Library cabinet, and are accepted at the Brown County Extension Office. Educational programs and future initiatives will encourage seed-saving techniques to help replenish the collection.

You can participate in the Brown County Seed Library at no cost by filling out this brief form. This will allow organizers to keep you informed about related news and later help us evaluate the use of the Seed Library.

Check out the catalog of seeds available on a first-come first-served basis from the Seed Library.


Learn more about the Brown County Seed Library here.


Guides to Growing Vegetables
 Beans
 Beets
 Broccoli
 Brussel Sprouts
 Cabbage
 Carrot
 Cauliflower
 Cucumber
 Eggplant
 Collard Greens
 Spinach
 Tomatillo/Ground Cherry
 Kohlrabi
 Lettuce
 Melons
 Okra
 Onion
 Peas
 Pepper
 Radish
 Tomato
 Turnip
 Squash/Pumpkin
 Zucchini/Summer Squash 

Guides to Growing Herbs
 Mustard/Mustard Greens
 Basil
 Chives
 Cilantro
 Dill
 Oregano
 Thyme

Guides to Growing Pollinators and Flowers
 Bee Balm
 Gaillardia/Blanket Flower
 Yarrow
 Mountain Mint
 Coneflower/Echinacea

Other Gardening Websites
Green Bay Botanical Garden Videos
Extension Brown County Horticulture
Extension Brown County Community Gardens