Gardening


At the Library

Gardening Programs with Booker T. Leigh

Make your garden the best yet with Memphis Public Libraries gardening programs, hosted by Booker T. Leigh, happening all over the city!

Seed Library

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3rd floor)
The Seed Library functions as a free exchange of seed packets for the Memphis community and is located on the 3rd floor of Central Library. A former card catalog now houses seeds of all kinds, including vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Take what you need, and after your harvest (if possible), donate seeds from your yield.  

Urban Garden

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Located in front of the Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, this Urban Garden and Garden Club proves that if you can grow a garden on Poplar Ave., you can grow one anywhere!

Libby e-Books, e-Audiobooks, and e-Magazines

Gardening e-Books & e-Audio

Check out our gardening eBooks with Libby by OverDrive.

Gardening e-Magazines

Check out our gardening eMagazines with Libby by OverDrive.

On Our Shelves

Top Subjects

Container Gardening
Recent Gardening Books
Gardening – Southern States
Gardening
Gardening (Kids)
Herb Gardens
Seed Saving / Propogating
Soil Composition

In the Community

Linc/2-1-1 community information

Browse LINC/2-1-1’s Community Database for various local gardening services including gardening clubs, community gardens, and more.

Journal/Magazine Articles

GARDENING AND HORTICULTURE

(Gale OneFile)

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.

questions?

Visit or call the Library or submit a question online.

Upcoming Home and Garden Events

Still Life Art with Dixon Art Gallery
Orange Mound Library
Tue., Apr. 29, 4:30 pm
Vegetable Garden 101
Levi Library
Thu., May. 08, 11:30 am
Garden Club – Question and Answers Session 
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Fri., May. 09, 2:30 pm
Seed Library Garden Club: Invasive Plants and How to Combat Them
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Wed., May. 14, 5:00 pm
Keeping Your Landscape Looking Good All Summer
Orange Mound Library
Mon., May. 19, 1:00 pm
Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., May. 20, 1:00 pm
Wire Sun Catchers – Dixon Art Gallery
Orange Mound Library
Tue., May. 20, 4:30 pm
Gardening Program Q&A
Levi Library
Fri., May. 23, 11:30 am
Family Storytime – Gardening
South Library
Sat., May. 24, 11:00 am
Keeping Your Landscape Looking Good All Summer
Parkway Village Library
Sat., Jun. 07, 1:00 pm