SEED SWAP DIRECTORY
A small collection of upcoming Seed Swaps Events listed below!
We thank all of the hosts for their time and passion to help increase plant diversity and bring the community of seed lovers together!
Be sure to check out the new Seed Stories Series on the BLOG.
JOIN A SEED SWAP!
Seed swaps are so much fun! It’s a wonderful way to connect with other seed caretakers across the country or in your regional area. Some seed swaps events call for all types of varieties. Other events may focus on a particular plant families like flowers, vegetables, or even specialty heirlooms.
Novice gardeners and those with a little more experience with the trowel are welcome to participate in online seed swaps. Below is a small collection of seed swaps events so you can be part of the fun.
Seed Swaps are a wonderful way to elevate the versatility in your garden, opportunity to try new plant varieties, or try some experimental gardening pushing the limits of your zone.
SPRING SWAP
Join the University Heights Garden Club for a spring garden swap event. Bring seeds, seedlings, garden tools, reference books, fertilizer, soil, and any other garden related supplies to this semi-regular garden club swap event.
seedwishwednesday
SEEDWISHWEDNESDAY
THIS IS A WEEKLY RECURRING EVENT
Host: brambleberry_farmstead
Make a Wish
Join us on Wednesday’s where you can make a wish or grant a wish. Post 3 things from your homestead wishlist. This could be seeds, cuttings, tools, recipes, a nice letter, sourdough starters, etc. Do you just love to receive snail mail? Ask for a letter. Tea addict? Wish for someone’s favorite tea. Looking for a good book to read? You get the picture.
Grant a Wish
If you have an abundance of something to offer, post it here and let us know how many people you can share with.
If someone grants your wish, they’ll reply to your comment. It’s up to the two of your to connect and work out the details.
Please stay safe and follow your social distancing guidelines. Remember to protect your seeds s they don’t get damaged.
Help us Grow
Help us grow by spreading the word and sharing with people who might be interested! Share in your stories and be sure to use #seedwishwednesday and tag @brambleberry_farmstead
Free, Fun, and Interactive - join us in this incredible gardening community.
EVERY Wednesday!
Host: Jayme
Fauquier County, Virginia
Host:#seedwishwednesday
Bookstagram:@brambleberry_reads
@seeds_nowaffiliate:bit.ly/31NqCv3
Mystery Seeds Monday
Who doesn't love surprises?! Join us on Mondays where you get to choose which seeds to claim and share based on fun riddles and clues. Participate in #mysteryseedsmonday on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bunnysgardenblog - the more the merrier! Free, Fun, and Interactive - join us in this incredible gardening community. EVERY Monday!
Elevated Gardening Seed Swap
US-based, 50-person seed swap! Veggies, fruits, herbs, & flowers all welcome. 50 individual packets of all one variety OR any mix of varieties with about 10-15 seeds in each packet. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/iJSPWvRaNDdik4fn8
SHE'S ROOTED HOME SEED EXCHANGE
SEED EXCHANGE REGISTRATION
Host: She’s Rooted Home
She’s Rooted Home Spring Seed Exchange 2021
Registration ends Feb 8, 2021
-Designed to create a community of passionate growers.
-Partners are matched based on their growing zones.
-Curate 5 seed packets and spoil your partner and add other gardening supplies like gloves, tags or aprons ($50 total gift value)
-$10 sign up fee
-Sign up by Feb 8th
-Partner’s matched by Feb 22nd
-Ship your goodies by March 22nd
US Residents only
FRUGAL GARDEN SEED SWAP
SEED SWAP REGISTRATION OPEN
Host: Frugal Garden Seed Swap
Frugal Garden Food Forest Seed Swap 2021
Registration ends Feb 6, 2021
-Total of 50 packets of Heirloom Seed
-Store bought or from your own garden.
-Organic, Non-GMO preferred
-$10 registration fee
-Sign up by Feb 6th & ship seeds by Feb 6th
More Info
US Residents only
KITSAP ROOTS WINTER SEED SWAP
SEED SWAP REGISTRATION OPEN
Host: Kitsap Roots
Kitsap Roots Winter Heirloom Seed Swap.
Registration ends Jan 29,2021
-Total of 25 packets of Heirloom Seed
-Minimum of three different seed varieties
-Heirloom Veggies, herbs, & flowers
-$8 registration fee
-Sign up by Jan 29th & ship seeds by Feb 5th
US Residents only
How does a Seed Swap work?
Find a seed swap that is of interest to you and in your budget. Seed swaps have a wide range of the number of packets you need to prepare.
Give yourself enough time to prepare seed packets based on the requirements and due dates. If you are just starting out and don’t have seeds to swap, some hosts allow you to participate with a small fee so you can still join the fun.
Be sure to mail in your seeds by the deadline as good seed swapping courtesy.
Check you mailbox! You generally get back what your give! I love a good surprise. Feel the excitement of connecting with other gardeners and enjoy the new possibilities for you gardens potential! It’s always fun to receive a variety of seeds.
BE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE & GET INVOLVED!
ADD YOUR SEED SWAP EVENT HERE!
The Seed Swappers Directory is live. The purpose is to bring the seed caregivers community together and offer an active seed directory that will support diversity in our gardens. Add your seed swap event today.
SHARE YOUR SEED STORIES!
Would you like to be featured in our Seed Stories Series? Think about the journey of a seed you have nutured. All the nuances, beautiful moments, troubles, everything through the harvest. This is what is it about. Sharing your journey as a seed caretaker and sharing your experiences with others.
Announcing a new blog series here at Seed & Trellis. We are putting together a very special series called “SEED STORIES” . Enjoy two interviews per month featuring seed caretakers who wish to share their story of one seed. Our featured guests will take us along their journey from where to seed came from all the way to harvest. Learn something new, gain knowledge, and join in the community. We can’t wait to read all about the beautiful nuances, special moments, troubles, and moments of growth each gardener has experienced. This is what it will be all about.
Keep Growing,
Stacey