Join Us!

Join us for From Seed to Mason, an educational workshop that guides participants through the full journey of food stewardship—from understanding seeds to preserving the harvest. This program is designed for gardeners, homesteaders, and curious learners of all experience levels.

The seed swap table is free and open to the public, but registration is suggested as it helps us plan.

Here’s how to prepare for this seed-tastic shindig:

1. Harvest your seeds: If you have a garden, take a stroll through it and collect some seeds from your favorite plants. Make sure to gather them in labeled envelopes or containers.
2. Get organizing: Bring your seeds to the Swap and have them organized by type or variety. This will make it easier for everyone to find the perfect seeds they’ve been dreaming of. Please bring viable seeds, in an envelope, zip top bag, or original seed package, etc. Please label your seeds with, at a minimum: name, type of plant, season collected, if open pollinated and source of the seed. Labels are even more useful if they also include information about the growing conditions, appearance, or flavor.
3. Share your knowledge: Alongside your seeds, consider bringing any extra gardening tips or tricks you have up your sleeve. We’re all about community and sharing wisdom, so let’s exchange our favorite gardening secrets!
4. Come with an open mind: Be prepared to explore new possibilities and discover unique seeds that you may have never encountered before. This is your chance to expand your garden and embark on exciting new plant adventures.
5. How many seeds to bring and exchange: Bring as many seeds as you want to exchange with other participants. You want to take at least the minimum number of seeds necessary to meet your home garden needs but at the same time you want to leave plenty of seeds for other participants to try. Generally, you should share larger quantities of smaller seeds and smaller quantities of larger seeds.