Ignite Seed Swap

Did you miss our last seed swap? No worries, you have another chance! If you know of someone who may be interested, please share this event. Each person who signs up means this event will be pushed to more people in our community. Let's spread the world and share the wealth!

Why a seed swap?

Businesses are limited to selling seeds to the "packed for" date on the seed packets and cannot sell those seeds past the year on the package. Meanwhile, seeds are viable for much longer than that! The exact time frame varies from species to species, but most seeds are viable for 5 years or more passed their packed for date.

Seed swaps are also a great way to try a new variety without a monetary commitment. Have you been wanting to try cucumbers, but you're not sure they will be suited to your area? Come to the seed swap! Are you a fan of sunflowers, but you aren't sure if you will like that color combination? Come to the seed swap! Are you looking for more native plants to add to your perennial garden, but you aren't sure which species will do the best? Come to the seed swap!

What about the extra seeds?

Without fail, there will be seeds left at the end of the seed swap. These seeds are then evaluated for packed dates and likely viability, then distributed to local food banks, community gardens, and schools to help your neighbors eat, grow, and learn for free! If you know of or work for an organization that would like to receive seeds after the swap, please send their information to Y2VkYXJicmlkZ2Vib3RhbmljYWxzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20=

One more thing...

Have a community garden or other nature based business? We want you to join us! Tables are available for informational tables for a nature-based topic of your choosing. Email Y2VkYXJicmlkZ2Vib3RhbmljYWxzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb20= for more details and to register.

Also check out other Food & Drink events in Washington.