#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:
https://www.cropswap.co.nz/home

Find a crop swap near you:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1NX83ZYcJnIWBWHJ5OxZj0O88rf5vTZQ&ll=-35.646960488828775%2C175.03470622077114&z=8

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

#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:
https://www.mountpleasantlibrary.org/index.php/collections/seed-library

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

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

https://burque.fun/event/seed-share-2

#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 https://library.nashville.org/event/seed-exchange.

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

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

#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! 🌻✨

https://www.kingsportlibrary.org/event-calendar/#/events/z1KxoKn6Jk/instances/uC7SrKHeCY/

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

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:
https://www.facebook.com/GeneralCoffeeSP/photos/3rd-annual-south-georgia-seed-swapsaturday-feb-28-2026-11-am-to-230-pm-2026-is-a/1224502829865083/

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

#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!"🌿

https://www.facebook.com/events/1648909356484529/

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

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:
https://lovelygreens.com/how-to-organize-a-seed-swap-event/

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

My favorite #SeedBank #SeedSharing site:

https://www.nativeseeds.org

I've grown most of their chile #pepper #seeds and some of the purple #tomatoes. Good fun; good to eat.

#NativeAmerican #Opata