Join us for the 2nd annual Seed Share!
Jan 20, 2024 | 2–4 pm | HCLS Miller Branch
A seed exchange is a great opportunity to acquire new varieties, save money, and reduce seed waste while learning and sharing with fellow gardeners. Free demonstrations and information will also be available.
You do not have to bring any seeds to participate in this event. All ages and experience levels are welcome, from those who have never gardened but would like to those who have grown flowers and veggies for years.
Events include:
- Backyard Composting Workshop
- Winter Seed Sowing Demonstration
- Children’s activities
- Ask-a-Master Gardener
- Bay-Wise sustainable gardening information
Seed Sharing:
If you would like to share seeds, Drop off is from January 2 – 19 at:
- Miller Branch (9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City)
- Elkridge Branch (6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge)
- Community Ecology Institute (8000 Harriet Tubman Ln, Columbia)
Part 1: Introduction: https://youtube.com/shorts/lEd-aIv3xt0
Part 2: Collecting: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Tx2XrIITGQ0
Part 3: Stratification: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P7TM0G0J1V0
- A list of invasive plants in Maryland can be found here: https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Documents/List_target_spp_for_assessment_27Feb2023.pdf
- A helpful guide for identification: https://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Documents/Invasive_plants_cards.pdf
- What can I do about an invasive species?: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/invasive-plants-avoid-buying-your-yard-and-garden-maryland
Library Resources:
https://polaris.hclibrary.org/polaris/view.aspx?brs=91711&sort=AU_PD
Videos:
- Seed Saving: Veggies: https://youtu.be/NVKAdccdPl0
- Seed Saving: Native Plants: https://youtu.be/dVEsoq9d78U
- Saving and Storing Seeds for Next Year: https://extension.usu.edu/video/saving-and-storing-seeds-for-next-year
Articles/Presentations:
- Seed Saving 101: Vegetables: https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/2021-02/Seed%20Saving%20Veggies%20Resources.pdf
- Seed Saving Basics: https://extension.psu.edu/seed-saving-basics
- How to Collect and Store Seeds: https://www.wildflower.org/learn/collect-store-seeds
- https://extension.umd.edu/resource/invasive-plants-avoid-buying-your-yard-and-garden-maryland
The Seed Share is in partnership with: University of Maryland Extension – Master Gardeners, Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services, Community Ecology Institute @ Freetown Farm, Watershed Stewards Academy of Howard County, Yards Alive!
