Thursday, February 26, 2009

Toledo Grows Seed Swap - Saturday, Feb. 28, 12-3pm

5th Annual Seed Swap

TBG's Seed Swap was featured in Mother Earth News!

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/Find-Best-Seeds-For-Your-Garden.aspx?page=2

5th Annual Seed Swap
Saturday, February 28, 2009

Seed Swap noon - 3:00pm, Crosby Conference Center

Workshop Schedule:

11 am Backyard gardening made easy

11 am Gourds

1:30 pm Gardening for maximum nutrition

2 pm Bugs & birds in the garden

3:15 pm Urban chickens

3:30 pm Edible ornamental landscaping

Come to the Garden on Saturday, February 28 to exchange seeds, learn new skills and diversify your gardens. No matter your gardening ability, you'll enjoy the chance to mingle with other gardeners and swap favorite seeds and bulbs. The Seed Swap gives gardeners the opportunity to enjoy new plants and to help preserve unique local and cultural strains, as many gardeners grow plants that are unique to their ethnicity or taste. Visitors are also encouraged to bring houseplants to exchange. There will be activities for kids, workshops, music and more so bring the whole family.

For more information, please call (419)536- 5563 or email michael.szuberla@toledogarden.org

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