Resources

The Clemson Extension "Seed Fairy” program, in partnership with the Charleston County Public Library System, will begin the pilot phase of a new program designed to support seed libraries statewide. The program aims to expand access to seeds statewide by the end of the year. Look for access to free seed libraries in rural counties and areas considered food deserts across South Carolina just in time to establish a fall garden!

Librarians around the state are offering Clemson Extension led garden-based programming, providing printed fact sheets, and gardening related book titles along with seeds to assist residents in growing more fresh, affordable and nutritious food. The Clemson Extension School & Community Gardening program will continue to seek partnerships and funding to expand this program in the future. We look forward to helping communities grow!

Thanks to a generous donation of seeds from Botanical Interests for making this program possible.

Interested in supporting the Seed Fairy program with a donation of funds, seeds, or garden-related materials? Email program coordinator Amy Dabbs.

Seed libraries are seasonal. Please check with your local seed library for availability.

• CCPL Main Library

• John's Island Regional Library

• Baxter-Patrick James Island Library

• Dart downtown Charleston (reopening before March)

• Dorchester Road Library

• Edisto

• Hurd/St.Andrews Library

• St.Paul's Hollywood Library

• Wando Mount Pleasant Library

• Folly Beach Library

• Keith Summey North Charleston Library

• Otranto Road Library

• Mt. Pleasant Library

• Poe (Sullivan's Island)

• Mobile Library

Seed Libraries Statewide:

Greenville County Seed Library

Pickens County Library System, Sarlin Branch

Soil and Water District Seed Libraries

• Anderson County Soil and Water Conservation District Seed Library

• Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District Seed Library

• Dorchester Soil and Water Conservation District Seed Sanctuary

• Lancaster Soil and Water Conservation District Seed Library

• Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Seed Sanctuary

• Sumter Soil and Water Conservation District Seed Library at the Sumter County Library

• Berkeley County Library System

Grant Opportunities

Champions of the Environment (SCDHEC)

2023 Bee Grant (The Bee Cause)