Artsy seeds arrive like a smile in the mail

(Each of the designs for the art packs was created by a local artist)

Just two days after I became a member of the Hudson Valley Seed Library and ordered some seeds, they arrived in the mail, lighting up a cold winter day with their colorful designs.

I had to share them here: They look so beautiful on papers designed by Treeo Design in Gardiner, and there is a nice selection of seeds, from herbs and flowers to beans and tomatoes.

Check out the Hudson Valley Seed Library if you are looking for locally adapted, heirloom seeds. Become a member and share the harvest. You can "borrow" seeds, grow them in your garden and save seed to return at the end of the season for credit toward next year's membership.
Cool concept.
I have always been a supporter of our local libraries; I use the Mid-Hudson Library System every week, not only for books, but DVDs, audio books, CDs and more.
Now we have a similar concept with seeds.
Imagine libraries for tools or baked goods or seasonal produce .... hmmmm.

Because I am so smitten with these little packs of seed art, here are some of the local artists who contributed their work for the packages:

• Michael Asbill (Hank's X-tra Special Bean)
• Cassie Quackenbush (Cilantro)
• Sarah Snow (Goldie Tomato)
• Nancy Blum (Gift Zinnia Mix)
• Jenny Lee Fowler (Variegated Nasturtium)
• Cynthia Winika (Calendula)
• Michael Truckpile (Dino Kale)
• Dani Leventhal (Double Yield Cucumber)
• Ayumi Horie (Rat's Tail Podding Radish)
• Sarah Snow (Long Island Cheese Pumpkin)
• Carrie Scanga (Black Valentine Green Bean)
  

Don't forget to check out the Web site (www.seedlibrary.org)
for gardening information and more from this wonderful farm in Accord, Ulster County.

Happy gardening!