Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
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Get your garden seeds for spring at this community seed swap!

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Take what you need and leave what you don't — donations encouraged.

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Community Seed Swap

  • Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us for a community seed swap and dream about your spring garden. Whether you’re new to growing or an experienced gardener looking for new varieties, you’re sure to find something that fits your planting needs. We’ll also have activities and information about gardening, starting seeds, and how to plan your garden. All ages are welcome! To participate in the seed swap, please bring viable seeds to add to our bounty. Viable seeds are generally no more than 5 years old- check out this chart to see specifics for different plants. 

Suggested donation of $5/person if you do not bring seeds.

No registration needed.

Fee

Suggested donation of $5/person if you do not bring seeds.

Contact

Aly Trombitas
Agriculture & Horticulture Educator
art228@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 146

Location

CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3555

Last updated February 3, 2025

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