Seed Swap Success!

Club members Margaret and Ginny taught visitors how to sow basil and chive seeds.

Thanks to everyone who braved the bitter cold to join in the fun at the Seed Swap! There was a lot of seed swapping, learning and garden dreaming happening! We had a hearty selection of soups, stews and desserts to keep us fueled throughout the event, made by our talented members. 

Lots to learn at the Seed Swap stations. 

Special thanks to:

• Our sponsors - Burpee Seeds, Harts Seeds, NE Seed, MI Gardener and Baker Creek Seeds - for donating seeds so we had a great collection to start out with!
• The Portland Library Seed Library for joining the fun!
• Portland Starbucks for donating coffee grounds for use in the garden,
• River Bend Bookshop for hosting a garden-themed, pop up book fair! 
• And of course, special thanks to the Waverly Portland Senior Center for letting us use their space to host the event. 

What a great day! 🌱💚 Should we do it again next year?

Special thanks to Robert Doherty for the photos taken throughout the event, shown above and below:

Club member Kelle helped out at the Seed Swap table. 

Club member Amy showed visitors how to make seed bombs.

Melissa Kelley brought the Portland Library's Seed Library over to the event!

Club member Jen showed visitors how easy it is to grow microgreens with a do-it-yourself light set up.

Here are a few more photos captured from our club members during the event:

Many of our members brought delicious pastries for snacking. 

So much delicious food! Stews and chili to keep attendees warm!

Portland Starbucks donated coffee grounds for attendees to use in their gardens. 

Club members Debbie and Bonnie helped keep the seeds organized at the Seed Swap table. 

Melissa Kelley explains the seed library to an attendee. 

Aislinn from River Bend Bookshop set up a pop up book fair with a nature and gardening theme.

Club member Amanda demonstrated how to winter sow seeds.