The following article was written by Deena Larsen and Tammy O’Connor, co-founders of Lakeshore Seed Collective.
Are you a gardener with way too many seeds? Are you a beginning gardener looking to try new varieties? Do you want to learn about saving seeds? Are you just excited about gardening? If the answer to any of those questions is “Yes!” then chances are that you should stop by the 4th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap at Manitowoc Public Library!
The 4th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap will be held in the Balkansky Community Room of Manitowoc Public Library on Saturday, March 9, from 9 AM to noon. The public is invited to take part in the Seed Swap—no need to bring seeds of your own to “swap!” Just stop in, grab some seeds, and enjoy the great conversations and Gathering of Gardeners. Think of a seed swap as a potluck—but with seeds!
So, you may be asking yourself “Who exactly are these enthusiastic people that know so much about the 4th Annual Seed Swap?” That’s a very fair question! Allow us to re-introduce ourselves.
I’m Deena Larsen, one of the organizers of the event, and when you come right down to it, I like to save seeds so that I don’t have to buy as many for the next year. If there’s one things I’ve learned regarding seeds it’s that a person should, “Save the Best and Eat the Rest!”
I’m writing this article with Tammy O’Connor, another of the event’s organizers. Tammy’s inspired by, “all of the history, stories, and legacies seeds bring with them.”
Together, we founded the Lakeshore Seed Collective in order to help to build a community of seed savers in this area.
There is no cost for this event. Bring seeds to share, take seeds you are interested in planting. Again, no need to bring seeds if you don’t have any to share. Small envelopes will be provided so that you can easily take your seeds home without inadvertently scattering them prior to planting.
Deena Larsen and Tammy OConnor
Most vegetable seeds are viable for 2-4 years if stored properly. Heirloom varieties are encouraged.
If you have questions, please check out the Lakeshore Seed Collective’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/groups/1191178938493517/) or email either Tammy or myself at lakeshoreseedcollective@gmail.com. Additional information about the event can be found on Manitowoc Public Library’s Event Calendar at www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/4th-annual-lakeshore-seed-swap-14072.
We hope to see you at the 4th Annual Lakeshore Seed Swap. And with the way the weather has been trending, it’s not a stretch of the imagination to believe that gardening season is right around the corner!
