It’s Time to Organize a Seed Swap
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Whether you have a sprawling garden that feeds your family all the produce they need during the warmer months or you just have a few pots of plants growing on your balcony or windowsill, spring is an exciting time of year. It’s when you decide what you’re going to try to grow for the season, and it’s when you plant those first seeds that will soon develop into the tomato, eggplant and bell pepper plants that will be providing you with fresh, juicy vegetables all summer long.
But if you’ve had a garden before, you know that buying a ton of different seeds is expensive. It can be even more cost-prohibitive if you want to try growing a wide variety of species of the same plant. If you want to make your garden as varied as possible, you should organize a seed swap. A seed swap is just what it sounds like: a group of gardeners getting together to trade seeds. By participating in a seed swap, you’ll cut your gardening costs, have the ability to grow a wider range of plants and maybe even connect with your community in the process. Plus, it may just be the best way to get your hands on some special heirloom seeds.
Let’s take a closer look at how you can organize your own seed swap.
Connect with Other Gardeners
The first step in organizing a successful seed swap is simple but essential: Connect with other gardeners in your area. Visit your community garden to meet fellow growers, or find a local online forum where you can discuss your seed swapping idea. The more gardeners you invite to your event, the more seeds you’ll be able to trade. And who doesn’t like connecting with people who share a common interest?