Swap Seeds This Season

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Dec. 14, 2007
By Tabitha Alterman  
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Christine Sheppard, an organic farmer in Hawai'i, says she has learned a great deal about her microclimate through local seed swaps. "It put us in touch with a whole fund of knowledge about what plants grow well in our varied microclimates here in Hawai'i, most of which are not like anything on the mainland. Which tomatoes stood up to fruit fly, which root vegetables would grow in our very gritty broken lava soil, what to do with the local traditional staple of taro apart from making poi, which greens grow in our humid hot climate. It was "eat local" at its best, and a whole lot of fun too!"

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You may also want to join an online seed exchange. For just $35, you can become a member of Seed Savers Exchange and immediately have access to thousands of rare vegetable, fruit and grain seeds. They also have a special group (also a $35 fee) for people who are interested in exchanging flower and herb heirlooms.

Still have more seeds than you can possibly use? Consider making a donation of seeds to the America the Beautiful Fund. Their Operation Green Plant donates seeds to worthy projects, such as school and community gardens.

Want to organize a seed swap in your community? We can help  — for free! Learn more here.

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  • redring 5/6/2009 12:47:02 AM

    there are free resources for seed swaps too!!!
    daves garden and Garden web are two sites that have there own seed swap forums. Good luck!

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