Our Seed Story

The Marlton Seed Exchange launched at the Evesham Library through a great partnership with the Evesham Library and The Garden Club of Marlton (GCM).

In July 2025, the GCM Seed Team created the very first library seed binder, initially featuring 10 kinds of pollinator-friendly annual seeds (like zinnias, cosmos, sunflowers, and more) sourced directly from club members' gardens. The binder includes simple planting tips and hand-drawn pictures.

A special thank you to Sonia, our Evesham Library liaison, who continues to help us expand the binders and even inspired our unique reference corner with houseplant cuttings for sharing!

This pilot program encourages the community to add small, pollinator-friendly areas (corners, strips, or containers) to their backyards. We believe these small additions make a huge impact on essential local pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees

We are thrilled to share the success of our first-ever seed saving "how to" workshop, graciously hosted by the Native Plant Society, SW Chapter, at the Camden County Sustainability Campus!

The Evesham Library Seed Exchange project was the lucky beneficiary of the community's incredible generosity, receiving over 30 different types of native, perennial flower seeds shared by workshop participants.

This workshop allowed us to officially launch a NEW Binder for Native Flower Seeds! The new binder features a three-page catalog in an easy-to-read Excel format, providing users with a quick overview of essential planting information, including:

• Bloom Time

• Height

• Soil Conditions

• Sun Requirements

Plus, our free seed packets now feature QR codes! Scanning the code takes users directly to the Jersey-Friendly Yards database for a detailed information sheet .

🌿 Seed Saving Success: Evesham Library's Native Flower Project Takes Root!