Diggin' It Seed Libraries

25/08/2026

Someone has left some lovely plants left at the swap shop including some sedum.

14/08/2026

You are invited to Seed Circle at the Lochwinnoch Library!

Eight months ago we moved Diggin' It Seed Libraries from our office to make wonderful open-pollinated seeds more accessible to all but we don't want to stop there!

Come along to our first Seed Circle to share stories, learn about seed saving and meet fellow local gardeners. We’ll reflect on the growing season so far and take a look at some of the pea crops we’re growing.

Bring your garden photos, any pea seeds you’ve grown or have spare or simply bring yourself!

Lochwinnoch Library
Saturday 22nd August
10.30am–12.30pm

Everyone welcome!

24/06/2026

Come and have a little peak at what is happening in the Lochwinnoch Community Larder garden at Lochhead.

Highlight of this week is getting first crops into polytunnel, where we grow three varieties of tomatoes and Desert Spirit landrace squash!

While our polyculture beds are filled with peas, broad beans, French beans, onions, garlic, lettuce, chard, kale, beetroot, carrots, courgettes and radishes as well as some nasturtiums, garlic chives and rhubarb.

As well as growing fresh produce for the Larder we are growing some seed crops in this space. Seeds will be harvested, dried, stored and later redistributed throughout the Diggin' It Seed Libraries to you, our gardeners and growers in the local community! We are really excited about this part of our journey. Locally grown seeds growing in the gardens around us!
This years seed crops include:
Pea Robinson
Purple Mangetout
Ciliegia- Cherry Tomato
We might add in couple more as the season progresses.

Most of our produce is grown using wonderful Seeds of Scotland seeds, same seeds you find at our libraries here in Lochwinnoch, Johnstone and Beith.

What is growing in your garden? Let us know in the comments any favourites from the library so far?

23/06/2026

Are you interested in food growing or seed libraries in Renfrewshire?
Whether you grow on a windowsill, balcony, garden, allotment, community plot or are fortunate enough to work on farm, we'd love to hear from you!

Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey for Ren CAN - Renfrewshire Climate Action Network and help us shape future community food initiatives.

Responding as an individual? Please follow:
https://forms.gle/WdkaJMpZeCiikWfT8

For Organisations and Community Groups, please follow:
https://forms.gle/SDqgQUT8EpSuBL4e7

17/06/2026

There is a big selection of bulbs - ornamental flowers as well as onions and garlic - at Granny Mutch for 50p each!

Bit out of season, but should still give you lovely display later in autumn as well as tender harvest of big spring onions and green garlic from September. 50p

26/05/2026

Basics of Seed Saving workshop running tomorrow 11- 1pm at the Paisley Central Library.

Book your free space here: https://www.tickettailor.com/.../renfrewshireclim.../2179137

Come join us at our seed saving workshop next Wednesday 27 May, 11am with Bora, who is a fountain of gardening knowledge and runs the seed libraries in Johnstone and Lochwinnoch libraries!

Saving our own seeds is a step towards food security here in Renfrewshire, as we can select varieties that are well-suited to our local climate, and a broader range of heritage varieties than those we buy in the shops.

Curious? Book your free space today!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renfrewshireclimatehub/2179137

Hot drinks and light snacks will be provided, and you can bring your own lunch in if you like.

25/04/2026

Big thank you to OneRen Culture for ordering all these fabulous books to go with the Diggin' It Seed Libraries at Lochwinnoch and Johnstone and a seed library at Renfrew Library run by Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners - SCIO.
This is a wonderful selection for all ages and skills. Whether you are just getting started with gardening or have been growing for many years there is something for everyone!
Seeds are available free to all our members please follow
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfG4LzNLoVkFG.../viewform to sign up.
If you would like to support our work please consider donating here:
https://givealittle.co/c/M5sqmcIyJGydpTUcj6EPz

25/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who came down to our Diggin' It Seed Library launches yesterday in Johnstone and Lochwinnoch. We met so many lovely new members as well as community growing groups.
If you missed out on yesterday's events, not to worry; the seed libraries are now permanently set up with Lochwinnoch and Johnstone libraries. You can access the seeds through free membership. More information and our membership link are available here on our website: www.myleapproject.org/diggin-it
We are so grateful to OneRen for their amazing support; their brilliant staff really made us feel welcome yesterday. There are still some of the beautiful A Friend To Nature books they donated available in both libraries for children.

01/04/2026

Does your pond need a revamp for Spring? We have a range of beautiful water plants for sale from our office at 39 High St. open weekdays until 3pm. Cash only please. All money goes back in to Diggin’ It and Lochwinnoch Community Larder.