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  1. #WaterlooON - #NativePlant #SeedExchange

    "Have you been collecting native seed? Do you have some to share? Are you seeking any particular species or have questions on how to process them?

    Participate in the native seed exchange to meet others working with seeds!

    Upon registration you will have the opportunity to pass along the seeds you brought to share, and a volunteer will organize them by habitat/seed type (tree, shrub, grasses, tallgrass prairie, woodland etc.). You can peruse the seeds between sessions and there will be a set time to exchange seeds.

    There will be a seed processing area to learn about seed processing techniques and try your hand at processing a small amount of your seeds.

    What to bring:
    -Seeds to share and trade if you have abundance *Please label all seeds with species (both common name and scientific name), approximate date harvested and where the the seeds were gathered from*
    -Your favourite seed processing equipment and any tips or tricks you could share"

    Registration for the 2026 Conference coming soon. FMI:
    ontariorestorationconference.c

    #SolarPunkSunday #Ontario #SeedSharing #NativePlants

  2. Hey, everyone here on this #servers and different ones being Farms in schools initiatives we don't jus stop from only at school premises but we also go for agriculture programs or show like today, we are entering this one in one of the district of #uganda .
    We are going to show what seeds we need and what we don't have and how we can improve together with you, let's Go.....
    #gardening #AgriLife #show #seedsharing #seedstudio #Today #foodsovereignty #NaturePics

  3. #NewZealand / #Aotearoa #CropSwap

    Toha atu toha mai / I share with you, you share with me

    "Crop Swap gatherings are for everyone who is happy to share. Just bring your garden's and kitchen's surplus, turn up in time (or even a little earlier to help with the set up), display your treasures nicely, walk around and admire your fellow crop swappers goodies, mix and mingle, share your best jam recipe and enjoy the presence of people who find joy in the moneyless exchange of #MotherNature's abundance. Once everyone is officially welcomed and the sharing is opened you are invited to mindfully take what you are interested in. Everything is there to go to a new home. Take your time and keep other's in mind, the slow ones, the children, the elders, so that everyone has the chance to fill their baskets with beautiful food. After this please help with the clean up, get home safely and tell everyone, how awesome it was. Next time, bring a friend!

    Find a crop swap

    Starting a Crop Swap hub in your area is super easy. All you need is a venue and the people. Depending on your climate, the season and the people you want to share with a Crop Swap gathering can be anywhere, in a hall, a sports club, a school, a cafe, a garage, in a park, under a pavilion or even in your living room. To make it accessible for everyone it is good to have parking close by. To make it attractive for families consider a space where children can run around safely. Having tables and a few chairs available is helpful to accommodate the needs of people with different abilities. Once you found a venue (and don't get caught up in that too much as you can always change it) invite your future fellow crop swappers. Again, possibilities are endless. There are community newspapers, school newsletters, letter box leaflets, information boards in garden centres, shops, libraries and environment centres, emails, Facebook and, of course, good old word of mouth invitations. Set a date and time for your first gathering and enjoy the flow."

    FMI:
    cropswap.co.nz/home

    Find a crop swap near you:
    google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?m

    #SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #FoodSharing #SeedSharing #FoodSwap #BuildingCommunity

  4. #PleasantvilleNY - #SeedLibrary

    #MtPleasantPublicLibrary

    "#GrowYourOwn garden with the help of our Seed Library—a collection of quality, regional flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free at the Main Library.

    What is a Seed Library?

    A Seed Library is a collection of flower and vegetable seeds that you can 'check out' for free. Some Seed Libraries include seeds that have been saved by library patrons, or seeds donated from nurseries. We might have those sources one day at Mt. Pleasant Library, but for now we have seeds purchased from quality regional seed producers in #Maine and #AccordNY.

    The purpose of a Seed Library is to encourage #SustainableGardening and #biodiversity by providing free access to seeds. These initiatives empower community members to grow their own food; learn #SeedSaving skills; preserve local, rare, or #HeirloomPlant varieties; and reduce reliance on #CommercialSeedCompanies. This helps combat seed #monocultures that threaten the world's food supply.

    How does our Seed Library work?

    - Go to the Gardening Special Collection at the Main Library and browse our Seed Library binder which includes details about each type of seed we offer.
    - Help yourself to up to 5 seed packets per visit.
    - Fill out a short form listing which seeds you took and if there are any seeds you want to request so that we can keep our Seed Library well stocked.
    - Go and plant a garden!

    What kind of seeds do we have?

    - Vegetables, such as Amish Paste Organic Tomato, Marketmore and 76 Organic Cucumber
    - Herbs, such as Genovese Basil
    - Flowers, such as Purple Stem Asters, which are a great source of nectar for #bumblebees and other #pollinators in the #HudsonValley, and #SpottedJoePyeWeed, which is a native, locally sourced perennial that supports #butterfly populations
    Check out our Seed Library binder for the full list of seeds we offer!"

    FMI:
    mountpleasantlibrary.org/index

    #SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #GYO #GardeningForPollinators #SeedLibraries

  5. Seed Share

    Green Jeans, Saturday, April 11 at 12:00 PM MDT

    Food is Free Albuquerque - Please plan to join us at our 10th and Final Seed Share on April 11th at Green Jeans Food Hall, 12-3, with a Farewell Party from 4-7. All proceeds raised will go directly to support our partners at Rio Grande Food Project to support the important work they do to ensure our community has continued access to food.

    https://www.fifabq.org/annualseedshare

    burque.fun/event/seed-share-2

  6. #NashvilleTN - #SeedSwap and Share at #ShelbyPark Community Center
    #NashvillePublicLibrary #SeedExchange

    When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    Description: "Join us for a seed swap and share, co-hosted by Nashville Public Library and the Shelby Park Community Center. Bring seeds to share and swap, or drop by to select seeds and chat with fellow gardeners. All are welcome - no registration required."

    Event held offsite at Shelby Park Community Center, 401 S 20th Street, Nashville, TN 37206.

    For more information about preparing and labeling seeds for swapping, visit library.nashville.org/event/se.

    "Our Seed Protocol [linked below] includes guidelines for properly saving and preparing seeds to share."
    library.nashville.gov/events/s

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #Gardening
    Nashville Public Library

  7. #KingsportTN - Happening right now!

    Seed Swap
    February 7, 2026, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

    "🌱 Join Us for a Seed Swap at the Kingsport Public Library! 🌱
    Calling all green thumbs and garden enthusiasts! 🌿 On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 12 PM to 4 PM, come swap seeds, share gardening tips, and explore a variety of local organizations that will have information about all things gardening.
    🎉 Don’t miss the hands-on Biodegradable Seed Pot Activity—plant seeds in pots that can go directly into the ground as a seedling (while supplies last)!
    Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event is the perfect place to grow your garden dreams. 🌼
    📍 Location: Kingsport Public Library (inside the Fort Henry Mall)
    📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 7th, 2025, 12 PM - 4 PM
    Let’s dig into spring together! 🌻✨

    kingsportlibrary.org/event-cal

    #SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #GardenCommunity #Tennessee #BuildingCommunity #SeedSharing

  8. 3rd Annual #SouthGeorgia #SeedSwap

    Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 (11 AM to 2:30 PM)

    "2026 is a monumental year... a year to embrace our past, and to cultivate a connection with our agrarian heritage and our community. We’re excited to announce that we will again be hosting the South Georgia Seed Swap at #GeneralCoffeeStatePark! Rain or shine join us February 28th!

    Meet at the #RelihanMuseumAndNatureCenter. We encourage all who plan to join us to bring some #NonGMO, #heirloom, or #NativeSeeds to swap with others in attendance. If you have old local varieties we especially hope you'll attend and share!

    Presentations on heirloom seeds and seed saving will take place throughout the event. There will be tables, chairs, and plenty of good conversation. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a novice, this is a wonderful learning event.

    Admission: FREE
    Standard parking fee required
    Event Phone: 912-384-7082 "

    Source:
    facebook.com/GeneralCoffeeSP/p

    #SolarPunkSunday #Georgia #Seedsharing #GrowYourOwn #HeirloomSeeds #NonGMOSeeds #SharingKnowledge #BuildingCommunity

  9. #MidlandMI - Great Lakes Bay Region #SeedSwap and #RegenerativeAgriculture Expo

    Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10am - 2pm

    5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48642-2029, United States

    🌱 "Great Lakes Bay Region Seed Swap & Regenerative Agriculture Expo

    Free Admission!

    No Seeds? No Problem! Our free Community Seed Table ensures everyone can participate.

    Join us for a vibrant, event celebrating community resilience, ecological stewardship, and the shared passion for growing, saving, and sustaining life from the soil up. This expo welcomes participants of all skill levels—from curious beginners to expert growers—and offers a dynamic space to learn, exchange, connect, and collaborate.

    Whether you're bringing seeds, sharing skills, showcasing goods, or just exploring, you’re welcomed and valued at this event.

    Come connect, learn, swap, and grow with us!"🌿

    facebook.com/events/1648909356

    #SolarPunkSunday #SeedSharing #GrowYourOwn #SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #Gardening #GrowYourOwnFood #BuildingCommunity #Michigan

  10. 12 Useful Tips for Organizing a #SeedSwap

    By Tanya Anderson, December 28, 2021

    "This is how to organize a seed swap and plant-sharing event that helps people (including yourself) get seeds for free. Includes ideas for booking a venue, sponsors, donations, and reaching people with news of the event. "

    Read more:
    lovelygreens.com/how-to-organi

    #SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #SeedSharing #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #BuildingCommunity

  11. #PacificAster is one of my fave #NativePlants to use for #rewilding & for attracting more #pollinators.

    It's a small, hardy, beautiful purple #NativeWildflower which is found from BC to California. It's tolerant of many different coastal habitats, from ocean sand dunes to rocky outcrops to salt marshes to grasslands to forests. Great plant to use for soil erosion & slopes stabilization work. It has a deep, clumpy, extensive fibrous root system - don't grow beside plants with weaker root systems.

    Pacific aster is extremely easy to grow in it's native grow zones, across coastal PNW areas. You'll love their long bloom time, from late May into late October. It provides pollen sources for pollinators in Fall. After they stop blooming, they'll produce fluffy seed heads, full of prolific wind-born #seeds. Snip off tops of seed heads to save them. I store mine in airtight jars & share a lot of them too.

    #gardening #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #Saanich #Gardeners #botanical #Flowers #PollinatorGarden #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Zone8 #perennials #VictoriaBC #Wsanec #PlantLovers #FallFlowers #Autumn #Nature #SeedSavers #SeedKeepers #SeedSharing #SeedBanking #SeedCollecting #SilentSunday #biodiversity

  12. The #FourSisters: Nurturing a time of plenty

    "For the #Mandan, #Hidatsa and #Arikara people, seeds are even more than miraculous kernels of life. They are relatives and storehouses of ancestral memory, linked back to a time of abundance connected to the land. That is why the seed sovereignty project generates so much excitement throughout the community. Last month, the program’s first Food and Seed Summit drew around 100 enthusiastic participants.

    "The college’s #FoodSovereignty effort aims to help reverse the cultural loss from the MHA Nation’s 1940s dislocation by flooding from the massive Garrison Dam. The seed sovereignty project engages faculty and community members, elders and USDA researchers to cultivate food security in the Three Affiliated Tribes.

    Sowing #Sovereignty: Reclaiming #IndigenousAgriculture in #NorthDakota

    By Tracy L. Barnett, June 10, 2024

    Excerpt:
    "Like others from her community, Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills grew up hearing the stories about a time of bounty, when the Three Affiliated Tribes farmed the rich bottomlands of the Missouri River. They grew nearly everything they needed in a tight-knit network of communities where work was shared and abundance existed for all.

    "The stories were all that remained from those days – and the seeds.

    " 'We had a lot of independence, even up to the 1940s,' Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills told Buffalo’s Fire. 'Then, with the Garrison Dam, that had some devastating impacts in terms of our ability to grow our #TraditionalFoods.' "

    Read more:
    esperanzaproject.com/2024/nati

    #SolarPunkSunday #FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty #SeedSharing #NativeAmericanFoods #BuildingCommunity

  13. I'm processing all the photos/vids from yesterday now. Then going for a mental wellness walk in nearby forest. Napping after lunch. Visiting one client in afternoon. Getting back to personal communications when back from client appointment.

    I have a couple of phone meetings today to discuss creating a #cultural #SeedLibrary (separate from the LifeCycles Victoria Seed Library project). The BIPOC specific seeds library would be only for food crop seeds from our far away homelands that aren't really grown or known about here. There's many of us POC who've been displaced from our homelands & far from our traditional food crops. There's a gap with seed libraries here - all the ones currently available are colonial & don't include many POC traditional food crop seeds. I want to work with local, #BIPOC #diaspora folks to create the first cultural seed library on #VancouverIsland. I met several fellow displaced POC war survivors yesterday & there's a lot of interest in this idea. I want to work on making it a reality. BIPOC #FoodSecurity initiative.

    #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #Grassroots #CommunityBuilding #CulturalFarming #GrowingFood #SeedSharing #SeedSaving

  14. #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
    events.library.nashville.org/c
    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedSwap #SeedSharing #PlantSwap #BuildingCommunity #Gardening

  15. #Tennessee: #NashvillePublicLibrary #SeedExchange

    "The Seed Exchange offers access to local librarians who will support, coach, and cheer you on as you grow your own home, school, church, or community garden. The best part about our Seed Exchange: it’s free! All you need is a library card."

    Borrow Seeds

    "Use your library card to borrow vegetable, herb, and flower seeds at Main Library and select branches. Find a Seed Exchange location near you. Borrowing seeds is free. All you need is a Nashville Public Library card."

    Grow Plants

    "NPL’s Seed Exchange offers access to local librarians who will support, coach and cheer you on as you grow your own home, school, church or community garden. We’re also working with local farmers, gardeners and community agencies to offer free gardening workshops throughout the year."

    Return Seeds

    "Once the season is over, harvest seeds from your garden and return them to the library. We ask that you follow certain protocol when harvesting seeds to share with the Seed Exchange. We want people who take seed to get what was on the label and we want to protect from passing on disease.

    "Additionally, we are always looking for #OpenPollinated, #HeirloomSeeds from anyone in the community who is willing to share, a little or a lot.

    "Our Seed Protocol [linked below] includes guidelines for properly saving and preparing seeds to share."

    library.nashville.org/events/s

    Seed protocol:
    library.nashville.org/about/po
    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity #Gardening

  16. @nix the library here in albuquerque has seeds for patrons to take. i always thought that was a great resource. #abq #seedsharing

    abqlibrary.org/seeds/How

  17. #ElkRapidsMI #library starts seed library, offers #FreeSeeds for #CommunityGardening

    by Marc Schollett, March 16th 2025

    ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - "With temperatures rising across northern #Michigan, folks with green thumbs are gardens are already thinking of what they'll plant this spring, but a northern Michigan library maybe one step ahead of them and lending a helping hand at the same time.

    "'Libraries are a place where people come together for community,' said Emily Spielbauer, Elk Rapids District Library.

    "The Elk Rapids District Library isn't huge, but what it offers the community it serves is gigantic.

    "'I mean, it feels great to know that you're serving the community or feeling a need,' said Spielbauer.

    "Inside, a ton of books, but it's what just appeared in their lobby this week that may have folks stopping to take a second look.

    "Ultimately right now we're really excited about the opening of our seed library in which people can come and get seeds," said Spielbauer.

    "It is a library inside a library.

    "So we've got a lot of produce, a lot of different types of things that you can eat. We have a small section of flowers, but the idea is that we're offering a source of food for the community," said Spielbauer.

    "Right in the corner, is the library's seed library, hundreds of packets, of dozens of different things you can grow in your garden.

    "'So the seeds are a self-service station. People do not have to give their name or anything. They can just come in and take what they will use,' said Spielbauer.

    "The seeds are free, but there is a tremendous perk for getting them here that you just don't get buying them at the store.

    "'You get these green thumbs together and they start talking about their favorite things to grow. And like I said, sharing tips and tricks together,' said Spielbauer.

    "The seed library offers all the things you might expect to grow here in Northern Michigan...and a few that have sparked some curiosity.

    "'One thing that I've not seen go and I'm really interested if someone would report back is the okra. Like I don't know how to grow it and we've got a lot of okra seeds,' said Spielbauer.

    "A lot of seeds, thanks to a lot of donations."

    Read more:
    upnorthlive.com/news/local/elk
    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #BuildingCommunity

  18. #California: #MariposaCounty #Library Offers New #SeedLibrary at the #RedCloudBranch in #GreeleyHill, Also Available in #Mariposa
    Monday, 03 March 2025 06:39

    March 3, 2025 – "Mariposa County Library officials announce that they now have a Seed Library at the Red Cloud Branch in Greeley Hill. We have vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

    "The way this works is you can stop by, take a few seeds, put them in baggies, write down instructions for planting them, and be on your way. We also invite users to leave their own seed donations.

    "This project was in partnership with the Master Gardeners, who we are very grateful to! We also have a Seed Library at the Mariposa Branch that they assist with maintaining, on a regular basis."

    Source:
    goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes
    #SeedLibrary #MariposaCA #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule! #SeedSharing #SeedExchange #Gardening

  19. So, today's #SolarPunkSunday has been mostly about #SeedSharing and #Gardening. I think I'm going to continue with this theme since it's a timely topic. Next week I'll make sure to cover #RepairCafes and ways to make #RenewableEnergy more nature-friendly!
    #SolarPunk

  20. #NorthDakota: #JamesRiverValley #SeedLibrary Opening March 20

    By: Steve Urness March 7, 2025

    JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – "The 2025 Seed Library is opening March 20 at #StutsmanCountyLibrary!

    "#NDSU Extension Agent Ashley Kjellberg will be presenting a talk entitled, 'Timeline for Planting a Successful Garden.The seed library will also be open for you to choose from a variety of seeds from vegetables to flowers. Attendees will receive a free 3D printed garden marker (while supplies last).

    "The Seed Library opens March 20th at 6:30 PM in the Stutsman County Library in Jamestown, North Dakota."

    Source:
    newsdakota.com/2025/03/07/jame
    #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #JamestownND #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #SeedSharing #Gardening

  21. Free #SeedLibraries in #Minnesota

    Story by Thrifty Minnesota, March 6, 2025

    "Free seed libraries are a great way to get seeds to start your garden and learn more about gardening in the process. Here is our list of free seed libraries throughout Minnesota!:"

    Learn more:
    msn.com/en-us/travel/parks/fre
    #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #SeedSharing #Gardening #FoodSecurity

  22. #California: ‘Seeking seed donations': The #Altadena #SeedLibrary looks ahead to #regrowth

    Story by Alysia Gray Painter, January 13, 2025

    "Following the Jan. 7 fire that swept through the city, growers and gardening groups are beginning to think about what is next, groups that include the Altadena Seed Library.

    "This community is enormously dedicated to native plants, but also had many farmers and growers who lost generations of crops at community gardens and in backyards.

    "#Wildlife coming down from the foothills has lost habitat and food. the air quality will be poor and temperatures will be higher without the lush greenery that protected us. not to mention the vast natural spaces that have burned and may benefit from help #reseeding.

    "If you have seeds to spare — particularly native plants — please send a message. please share widely.

    "Monetary donations are also requested, if you are able to donate.

    "Seeds may be sent to 37 Auburn Ave. #8, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 c/o Altadena Seed Library."

    Source:
    msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas

    Altadena Seed Library IG:
    instagram.com/p/DEtvdpixEw2/
    #AltadenaFires #CaliforniaFires #Reseeding #SolarPunkSunday #NativePlants #NativeSeeds #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #Gardening

  23. #Iowa: New #SeedLibrary offers #Native Plants for community gardeners to enjoy

    by PEGGY SENZARINO Feb 16, 2025

    SIOUX CITY – "It might not be gardening weather yet but a new free seed library in Sioux City will have area gardeners planning and dreaming up summer flower gardens even with snow on the ground and temperatures below freezing.

    "Located on the lower level of the #DorothyPecautNatureCenter, the Loess Hills Wild Ones Seed Share Library is a tool for people with a green thumb to utilize.

    "'This is a native seed library and members of Loess Hills Wild Ones collected seeds in the fall and we are sharing them with anyone in the community that would like some,' said Marcie Ponder, Loess Hills Wild Ones treasurer.

    "The cabinet is housed at the base of the stairs leading to the lower level of the nature center. A binder is full of information about the available seeds including descriptions and photographs."

    Read more:
    siouxcityjournal.com/news/loca

    Archived version:
    archive.ph/Pozre
    #SeedLibrary #SeedSharing #SiouxCityIowa #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #SeedSharing #Gardening #NativePlants #NativeSeeds