Rocky’s Ace Hardware Supports Local Seed Library to Encourage Gardening

AGAWAM — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 50 locations in nine states, has partnered with the Agawam Public Library’s seed library program to help local residents start their own gardens by providing instruction, seeds, and support.

“Our staff was so excited to be a part of this creative effort,” Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone said. “We know many people are struggling to pay for groceries. Learning to garden gives people tools to help combat food insecurity.”

Community members who signed up for the gardening class receive instruction using materials donated by Rocky’s. In addition, Rocky’s contributed to the seed library, which allows patrons to take up to five envelopes of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds free of charge. Rocky’s partners, Livingston Seed Co. and Coast of Maine Organic Products Inc., donated seeds and soil.

“Connecting people to food sources encourages self-sufficiency and sustainability,” Falcone said. “We hope that, by supporting the seed program, we can help encourage residents to become gardeners for life.”