Howard County Seed Drive

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Program Type:

Gardening & Nature

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Everyone
Registration for this event will close on January 25, 2025 @ 1:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

What can gardeners do in the cold of winter when the ground is frozen? Dig into sustainable gardening and help stock our community Seed Library! 

Learn, share, and take part in free demonstrations and workshops. Activities include: 

  • Backyard Composting demonstration 

  • Winter Seed Sowing demonstration 

  • Ask-a-Master Gardener 

  • Bay-Wise sustainable gardening information 

  • Workshops (see below!)

What is the Seed Library? It is a great opportunity to acquire new varieties, save money, and reduce seed waste while connecting with fellow gardeners. You can take part in the Seed Library by visiting Miller Branch on select dates. While the Seed Library won’t be open on January 25th, you are welcome to visit it on one of the other open dates. 

You do not have to bring any seeds to participate in the Seed Drive. Both seeds harvested from your garden and seed packets are welcome. New to seed harvesting? Find advice at https://hclibrary.org/seed-drive/  

All ages and experience levels welcome, from those who have never gardened but would like to, to those who have been growing flowers and veggies for years.  Families welcome (children must be accompanied).

Workshops:

1-2:30pm: Columbia's "Most Wanted" Invasive Plants 

An introduction by Weed Warriors on the harmful effects of invasive plants, as well as an overview of specific species found in this region, particularly in Columbia. 

2:30-4pm: Garden Tool Maintenance  

This workshop with the Repair Café will cover general tool maintenance with a focus on sharpening general-use tools including utility knives, hori horis, hand pruners, scissors & shears, and loppers. 


Registration is not required! We recommend filling out the registration below only to indicate your interest in attending.


In partnership with: University of Maryland Extension - Master Gardeners, Howard County Bureau of Environmental Services, Community Ecology Institute @ Freetown Farm, Yards Alive!


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