We’ll kick off the expanded two month DIY seed swap with an informative evening learning “All About Seeds for Farming and Gardening” on Tuesday, March 4th, 6 to 8 pm. at 21 Acres (sponsored by the Sammamish Grange). Then don’t miss our fun “Seedy Affairs” community event on Saturday, April 12th, from 10 am to 3 pm.

These events are free for all gardeners, small-scale farmers and anyone interested in seeds, even if you don’t have spare seeds to offer. You can learn more about why saving and sharing seeds is both fun and important to biodiversity in this excellent blog post. 

“Seedy Affairs” is a collaboration of the Sammamish Valley Alliance, Sammamish Valley Grange and 21 Acres Center. Thank

you to King County Alan M. Painter Community Engagement Grant  and Olympic Nursery, Inc. for supporting Sammamish Valley Alliance’s Seasonal Celebrations of Farms.

How does the seed swap work?

Bring Seeds

Bring your saved seeds, either in their original commercial packaging or your own well-marked, small envelope or container. Include the plant name, year collected, and planting and growing information. Seeds should be cleaned of hulls and debris. Seeds should be non-MO, non-hybrid, and no older than 3 years. Sort your donated seeds into the boxes provided that are labeled by plant category and species. Don’t have seeds? No problem!

Swap for Seeds

Take seeds that you need for your own garden. Bring recycled envelopes, small jars or other little containers or bags, along with a pen, marker and tape to label your seeds with name, variety and planting information.

Plant Your Spring Garden

Have fun with family, friends and neighbors as you sow and tend to your spring garden. The Seed Swap has been extended this year, so come back often to see what community members have brought to the swap.

Take Photos and Share

We’d love to see photos and hear about how your plants are growing. If you post on social media, please tag with #sammamishvalleyseedswap – you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a fun, seedy prize!