Seed Swap Review
Our spring seed swap was a great success and an inspiring social gathering. Numerous fruitful conversation that connected community members. Hundreds of varieties and thousands of envelopes of precious garden seed were exchanged among a cheerful, musical and educational atmosphere.  We come together in early spring to have an opportunity to share our successfully saved seeds and to gather seeds to plant in this year’s garden.  A record amount of homegrown seed from our community was donated to the Swap this year! Folks with seed to share or members of the Salish Seed Guild had early entry or free and others are able to gather what seed they need for a suggested $10 donation at the door, a donation well spent to provide so much value, not only in seed, but to community food resiliency.

Money raised at the door will be used to cover the cost of renting the hall and providing funds to purchase envelops and supplies that further the goals of the Salish Seed guild.

Seed Swap 2026 also featured local vendors selling plants, starts, salves, art, etc... Inspiration farm was there with many seed and plant offerings and permaculture education. The Regenerate Whatcom table shared efforts to network community members around regenerating the local Bioregion. There were info booths for the Geo Garden Club app, how to save seeds, care for Mason bees as well as delightful live music by Harper, Colby, Gary and others. A fine spread of healthy snacks and delightful herbal tea (from Living earth Herbs) to keep us going : ).   (Next year there will be coffee …)

And the most amazing gathering of wonderful plant enthusiasts, old friends, sharing hugs, info and seeds!

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