#Tennessee: #NashvillePublicLibrary, #Goodlettsville Branch

Spring #PlantSwap / #SeedExchange

When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Goodlettsville

Description: "Do you have too many seeds, seedlings, or plants? Bring your extras and share with the community. Don't forget to checkout seeds from our Seed Exchange!"

Contact: Goodlettsville (615) 862-5862
https://events.library.nashville.org/cal/event/eventView.do?b=de&href=/public/cals/MainCal/CAL-8a3e8e4b-93073382-0194-95829436-00002ce4.ics
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedSwap #SeedSharing #PlantSwap #BuildingCommunity #Gardening

Another early #SolarPunkSunday, since this is also happening today (Saturday, March 8th)!

#UK, #Timsbury, #Somerset - #SeedySaturday returns to Timsbury with rare seeds and #gardening secrets

by Lewis Clark, March 3, 2025

"The annual seed and spud spectacular, Seedy Saturday, is set to return on Saturday, 8 March, bringing a blooming good time to Timsbury’s #ConygreHall. Gardeners of all levels, from seasoned horticulturists to budding green thumbs, can exchange seeds, gain expert advice, and browse a diverse selection of plants, produce, and eco-friendly goods.

"Now in its 15th year, the community-driven event will take place from 10am to 2pm. At its heart is the #SeedSwap, where visitors can leave home-grown seeds for others while picking up something new to cultivate. This tradition has helped to preserve rare and localised varieties, including #HeritagePeas and the #FarmboroughBean, a unique strain developed through years of careful seed selection.

"In addition to the swap, attendees can browse stalls selling seeds, #potatoes, fruit bushes, #herbs, cottage #perennials, and locally crafted goods. Homemade preserves, plant-based products, and gardening equipment will also be available. Expert talks will provide insight into gardening, seed saving, and #composting, while demonstrations and a children’s craft zone will ensure there is something for everyone. The Kitchen Café will serve tea, coffee, soft drinks, bacon rolls, and homemade cakes.

"Event organiser Sam Ross said: 'This event marks the start of the growing season for #SeedSwappers, amateur gardeners, allotment-holders, horticulturists, and anyone passionate about nature and the environment. The friendly, local and sustainable ethos encourages everyone to have fun growing plants, alongside saving and sharing seeds and stories with friends and neighbours.'

"Seedy Saturday is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers and is supported by sponsors Pennard Plants and Beans and Herbs. Entry is £2 for adults, while children under 16 can attend for free."

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/lifestyle/lifestylegeneral/seedy-saturday-returns-to-timsbury-with-rare-seeds-and-gardening-secrets/ar-AA1A8wxL
#Gardening #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #BuildingCommunity #GrowYourOwn #FoodSecurity #Vegetables #Flowers

#Tennesse: #Kingsport #library hosting #SeedSwap Feb. 15 at #FarmersMarket

"Calling all green thumbs and garden enthusiasts. The Kingsport Public Library will be hosting a seed swap event next week at the Kingsport Farmers Market.

"The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 15. Come downtown to swap seeds, share #gardening tips with like-minded folks and explore a variety of local vendors offering plants, books, tools and all things gardening. And all just in time for spring.

"You can also join in with the hands-on seed-starting activity where folks can plant seeds in water jugs with potting soil (while supplies last).

"'Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a budding beginner, this seed-swapping event is the perfect place to grow your garden dreams,' said Assistant Library Manager Stephanie Griffin."

308 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, Tennessee

FMI and to register a table:
https://www.kingsporttn.gov/kingsport-public-library-hosting-seed-swap-event-next-week/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity

#Maine 2025 #SeedSwap & #Scion Exchange

Sunday, March 30, 12 - 4 p.m.
Snow date: Sunday, April 6 *

At #MOFGA's #CommonGround Education Center in #UnityMaine

*Snow date to be called by Friday, March 28

"This will be an indoor and outdoor event, so wear your woolies and come enjoy a warm drink, see old friends, meet new friends and bring home some #scionwood for grafting and s#eeds for planting!

"#Gardeners and #orchardists are invited to bring their seeds, #scionwood and #cuttings to share. If you don’t have any, come anyway!

"Community members and local seed growers regularly bring an incredible variety of vegetable, fruit, flower, and herb seeds. We also regularly have over 150+ types of scionwood to share, including scionwood sourced from MOFGA’s orchards. We will also have limited quantities of #rootstock for sale. Custom grafting is available by donation to the #MaineHeritageOrchard.

"Other items for sharing are welcome such as plants, cuttings, #seedlings, hatching eggs, #kombucha and #YogurtStarters, #salves and other #homemade items.

"The day’s offerings also include gardening workshops, #FruitTree care demonstrations, vendors, educational booths, and more.

"This event is located at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Rd, Unity, Maine."

RSVP and FMI:
https://www.mofga.org/trainings/annual-events/seed-swap-and-scion-exchange/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #OrganicFarmers #BuildingCommunity

TY to @MaQuest for this excellent #SolarPunkSunday suggestion -- #SeedySunday! A great way to celebrate #Imbolc / #Imbolg and the return of the light (well, here in the Northern Hemipshere).

Seedy Sunday – seed swap & sale

"Seedy Sunday in Brighton and Hove is the UK’s biggest and longest-running community seed swap event. From 2025, the #FoodPartnership will be taking on the running of this much-loved community event."

Seedy Sunday details for 2025:

Sunday February 2nd, 2025
10am to 4pm
Brighton Open Market
Marshalls Row
Brighton BN1 4JU

https://bhfood.org.uk/seedy-sunday/
#SeedSwapping #SeedSwap #England #BrightonUK #SeedLibraries
To heck with #BigAg!

#NorwayMaine - #SeedSwap

Thu Feb 27th 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Center for an Ecology-Based Economy, 447 Main St, Norway, ME 04268, USA

"Join us for our annual seed swap! Bring seeds to share if you have them, but feel free to come even if you don't have any - we'll have plenty to share. We'll also have seed starting calendars and gardening books to lend. Scott Vlaun will give a short presentation about seed saving basics, and as a community, we’ll discuss starting a local seed library. We’ll also have some #scions to swap and offer a tutorial on #grafting onto #rootstock." |

https://tockify.com/ecology/detail/1099/1740691800000
#MaineSeedSwaps #SolarPunkSunday #SeedLibraries #Gardening #GardeningTechniques #StartingASeedLibrary #CenterForEcologyBasedEconomy

I used to do a lot of this on twitter back in the day, and the season is right, so I'll start. I can't find a hashtag for this so illuminate me if there's already a scene. Anyway, in the fall during seed collection time I would just say "I've got X, I'll mail you some if you're in the US"

This year I have these native seeds to send:
* Agastache nepetoides - Yellow Giant Hyssop
* Amorpha fruticosa - false indigo
* Cimicifuga racemosa - black cohosh
* Liatris spp. (spicata probably) - blazing star
* Senna hebecarpa - American senna

So let's #SeedShare! If you want one or more of those DM me and send me an address in a way you're comfortable with and you can get some cool native plant seeds.