#seedswap — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #seedswap, aggregated by home.social.
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🫘Yesterday I went to the community #SeedSwap at the new #SeedLibrary (He Pātaka Kākano), appropriately housed in the pop-up library at the #HamiltonGardens.
I swapped some Blue Lake Runner bean and Black-eyed pea seeds for Giant Sunflower and California Wonder capsicum seeds🫑 Time to get sowing🌱 -
Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM#NashvillePublicLibrary - Hadley Park Branch
1039 28th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37208"The Plant Swap is back. Bring a healthy houseplant, cutting, or clipping—big or small—and trade with fellow plant lovers. Our simple "Bring One, Take One" format makes it easy to share and discover new indoor plants. Whether you're an experienced plant parent or just starting your indoor garden, everyone is welcome. Join us for this popular program, connect with other plant enthusiasts, and grow your houseplant collection. A Master Gardener is available to answer your questions, share growing tips and provide advice."
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!
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#ScotlandGrows - #ShetlandKale
by Cairi Balmain
"I want to draw your attention to a rare Scottish heritage vegetable called Shetland #Kail / #Kale. I have been eating lots of the young leaves recently and wanted to share my love of this not so commonly known vegetable, its history, why it’s so special, and why it should be a staple in Scottish vegetable gardens.
What is Shetland Kale?
Shetland Kale is one of the most productive crops grown in Shetland and officially is classified as a #cabbage. Traditionally, in Shetland the hearts were eaten like a normal cabbage, while the leaves were given to the cattle and this still continues on some #crofts today. I like to eat the young leaves as it is a waste letting them go tough when you do not have cattle to feed! When they are small and tender, the leaves taste nice and peppery and go very well with other types of kale in meals. I like to make kale crisps in the dehydrator or oven.
What is Its History?
Shetland Kale is the oldest known Scottish variety and has been grown in Shetland since the 17th century. Before the era of cheap oil, all #ShetlandCrofts grew crops including #oats, #bere, #neeps, #potatoes, and Shetland Kale. Due to the challenges of the weather in Shetland, seeds were sown in #PlantieCrubs: circular stone walled enclosures where the plants were protected from wind, frost, rabbits, and grazing animals. The seeds were grown successfully here, then were transplanted into kail yards, also made with stone walls to protect them from the near constant wind! There are still many ruined #KailYards visible in the islands, not used any more but part of the landscape heritage of Shetland.
Why Does it Need Saving?
Shetland Kale has been registered as a #ConservationVariety due to its decline in usage over the past thirty years, and until recently the seed’s survival was dependent on local crofters saving their seed and passing it on. Recently, however, there has been a resurgence of people wanting to grow the heritage seed. Shetland Kale Seed Producers Network has recently released seed that I bought from Planticrub, the local garden centre in Shetland. You can find information on Shetland Kale and where to buy it through the Shetland Kale Growers Seed Network. You also might be lucky and find it in a local #SeedSwap #SeedLibrary or meet.
How to Grow
Since not many people have, or have need of, a stone polycrub these days, sow the seeds like normal brassicas inside the house or greenhouse in March/April. Plant out with the other kale, cabbages, and broccoli in late April/early May and harden off in the usual manner. You can also grow them with successive sowings through the Spring and Summer to keep a constant supply. Shetland Kale takes up a lot of space, so space the plants well or they will take over!
I like to harvest a few leaves at a time off each plant when they are young and tender and leave the heart to develop into a cabbage to eat in the Winter. It makes a unique #kimchi! Shetland Kale is hardy so will survive the Scottish Winter fine outside. Shetlanders normally leave a few plants to go to seed the second year to see the beautiful yellow flowers come out and to harvest the seed. To save the seed from your own Shetland Kale and help save this heritage seed, harvest the pods when they have turned brown and slightly brittle, place on a cloth to prevent seed loss and thresh the pods by rubbing between the hands. Then store in a cool area."
https://scotlandgrowsmagazine.com/2020/10/22/shetland-kale/
#SolarPunkSunday #Scotland #TraditionalFoods #SeedSaving #EndangeredSpecies #GrowYourOwn #SeedSaving
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#NashvilleTN - Spring #PlantSwap
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bellevue Branch Library
720 Baugh Road
Nashville, TN 37221"Come connect with your fellow gardeners! Share your extra cuttings, seeds, knowledge, and expertise in this bring what you have, take what you need event."
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSwap #SeedExchangeNashville #ScionExchange #Cuttings #BuildingCommunity #PlantSwaps #LibrariesRule!
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#TrescottME - #Scionwood Exchange & #SeedSwap
April 11 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
In partnership with #HealthyAcadia and #MOFGA
#CobscookInstitute
10 Commissary Point Rd
Township of Trescott, ME 04652All Ages
Free (or by donation)"This by donation event will feature seeds for swapping and scionwood for grafting. We are also accepting seed donations for use in Cobscook Institute’s #CommunityGarden.
Seed Swap
Please bring seeds you’ve saved with descriptions for folks to share, trade and enjoy. We are also accepting seed donations for the Community Garden.
Envelopes and labeling materials will be available.
Scionwood Exchange
Many Scions will be available for sharing with descriptions and instructions. Please feel welcome to bring scionwood that you responsibly collected to share as well, with the apple variety and description. Labeling materials and bags will be provided."
Event page:
https://cobscookinstitute.org/events?e=4-11-2026-scion-exchange-and-seed-swap&m=#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #ScionExchange #MaineEvents
#GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood
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#UnityME - #MOFGA #SeedSwap & #ScionExchange 2026
March 29, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MOFGA’s Education Center
294 Crosby Brook Rd
Unity, ME 04988 United StatesLet us know you're coming!
* In the event of severe weather, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange will be postponed to the following Sunday, April 5 from 12-4 pm.
"Gardeners and orchardists are invited to bring their #seeds, #scionwood and #cuttings to share. If you don’t have any, come anyway! There is always plenty of seeds and scion to go around.
If you’ve been to the event before, you know that space can get tight at the start of the event. We encourage folks to join the event later in the day — we promise, there are still plenty of seeds and scions available over the duration of the event!
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 and #orcharding workshops and demonstrations. Our full list of educational offerings for the day is coming soon!"
FMI:
https://www.mofga.org/event-calendar/seed-swap-scion-exchange-2026/#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #MaineEvents #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningWorkshops