Seed Swap

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Join us for Portsmouth Public Library’s second annual Seed Swap! Like a seed potluck, this event is for new and seasoned gardeners alike. Participants are encouraged to bring fresh seeds from their stash, or heirloom seeds that they have saved, but you’re invited to come even if you don’t have anything to bring. Either way, you’ll be able to take home something new and exciting! Co-sponsored by Seacoast Permaculture and the Piscataqua Seed Project. Free. Open to all. Drop in. Learn about new seed varieties and how to grow them, get your garden started and save money, and find out more information about local garden organizations! We will provide some easy-to-grow seed varieties to get you started, as well as tables, empty seed envelopes, stamps (or stickers) and bins for sorting. Staff and volunteers will sort newly arrived seeds into categories and put them out for immediate swapping. Basic growing information will be provided. All ages are welcome – the library will host a kids’ craft activity to build enthusiasm for gardening among the younger generation! The Piscataqua Seed Project is a community-based organization whose mission is to empower people to grow food locally and save heirloom seeds for future generations. We encourage the sharing of skills and knowledge and believe that a healthy food system is critical for creating resilient communities and connecting us to our cultural heritage. PSP is a project of Slow Food Seacoast, Seacoast Permaculture and Strawbery Banke. Seacoast Permaculture empowers individuals and communities to work together to create resiliency through the use of Permaculture in the NH seacoast area and beyond. We inspire and teach each other by sharing skills, knowledge, and regenerative practices, nurturing our connections and celebrating our work. We build community, share ideas and learn how to move forward mindfully and in tune with the ethics of Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share.