Get ready for the real, official 2016 Spring (not this El Nino-inspired impersonation). The third annual Indy Seed Swap will be held on Jan 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Historic Benton House (312 S. Downey Ave.). Rain or shine, sleet or 12″ of snow, this seed swap will take place!
This is a free event for Indy’s urban gardeners at all levels (beginner to expert). If you save seeds or just love gardening, bring your seeds and stories and share with others. If you are new to seed saving, come and learn from Indy’s seed-saving community.
On the agenda for this year’s seed swap will also be an introductory class on new forms of veggie/fruit gardening. This is the year of succession planting and a discussion of moving to and managing a succession-planting garden will be part of the day’s events.
And yes, there will be chili!
Last year’s 2015 Seed Swap had an impressive turnout: three dozen or so serious seed savers showed up with a Santa-sized sack of seeds and plenty of tales about the 2014 growing season. In addition, several professional seed farmers graced us with their professional seed portfolios for sale and trade. Herb, flower, vegetable seeds were exchanged. This is a great way to get new varieties into your garden.
If you are ready for spring, bring your self, seeds, and enthusiasm and let’s swap! No matter what the weather on Jan. 30, we will be having this seed swap. So put it in 4-low and see you there!
For more information, contact Pete Kuhns, pkuhns@gmail.com or the Weekly View newspaper at 356 -2222.
