Howard County Seed Share

What can gardeners do in the cold of winter when the ground is frozen? Plan for next spring’s garden and come to the Howard County Seed Share! 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 welcome, from those who have never gardened but would like to those who have grown flowers and veggies for years. Families welcome (children must be accompanied).

Events include:

•     Backyard Composting Workshop
•     Winter Seed Sowing Demonstration
•     Children’s activities
•     Ask-a-Master Gardener
•     Bay-Wise sustainable gardening information

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

Both seeds harvested from your garden and seed packets are welcome.

Tips for packaging seeds:

• Seeds should be clean, dry and labeled with the name of the plant (species and variety) and date collected. No seeds from invasive plants! 
• Please include any other useful information that you can think of for the grower
• Seeds do best in paper envelopes or bags to help them stay dry (seed envelopes will be available to share bulk seeds)

Learn more about seed saving at http://hclibrary.org/seed-share.

If you would like to share seeds, you can drop your seeds off beforehand from January 2nd until January 19th at one of our three locations: 

• Miller Branch (9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City) 

• Elkridge Branch (6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge) 

• Community Ecology Institute (8000 Harriet Tubman Ln, Columbia) 

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!

Completing the registration page below is not required, but we recommend to indicate your interest in attending and to receive a reminder before the event.