9th Annual Seed Swap & Giveaway

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It's seed swap time again!! http://www.homegrownfoodcolorado.org/seed-swap-sale/

Join us for our 9th annual seed exchange and seed-starting event.

In partnership with the Poudre River Public Library District and The Growing Project.

This is a FREE event!

Saturday March 5, 2016
10 am – 2 pm
Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., Fort Collins, CO 80524

•     Trade your seeds, knowledge, and resources
•     Don’t have seeds to trade? Just bring your desire to start a garden
•     Free seed and seed-starting soil for all attendees
•     Free seed packets contain varieties selected for our Northern Colorado climate
•     Talks by expert gardeners from 10-11am and 1-2pm
•     Seed swap from 11am-1pm
•     Experienced gardeners & CSU Master Gardeners on hand to chat with

Talks/Speakers

Getting a Jump on the Season: How to Start Your Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers Seeds Indoors

Time: 10-11am
Room: Story Time Room
Presenter: Robyn Dolgin

Gardening 101 – Let’s Get Growing!
Time: 10-11am
Room: Collaboration Room
Presenter: Drew McMahan

Seed Saving 101 – It’s Fun to Save Your Own!

Time: 10-11am
Room: Study Room A
Presenter: Anthony Zamora

Who Dunnit? Diagnosing Garden Pests, Diseases, and Weeds

Time: 1-2pm
Room: Story Time Room
Presenter: Natalie Yoder

Building Healthy Soil – The Secret to Healthy Happy Veggies!

Time: 1-2pm
Room: Collaboration Room
Presenter: Isabella Sisneros

DIY Walking on Water: At-home Strategies for Home Water Conservation

Time: 1-2pm
Room: Study Room A
Presenters: John Anderson and Matt Fetissoff