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Seed Swap

February 23, 2013
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Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/23/2013
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location
Woodward High School

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Celebrate the kick-off of the gardening season at the 9th annual Seed Swap! Browse thousands of seeds and swap your favorites with other gardeners. We’ll also have informative workshops, gardening advice, children’s activities and more!

Workshop details below!

For an article that gives more explanation on what the Seed Swap really is, click here.

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Workshops

12:15 – 1:00

Getting Started in Vegetable Garden Design

Presented by Matthew Ross, Owens Community College Professor of Urban Agriculture and Landscape Turfgrass Management

Learn basics for designing your vegetable garden, such as picking the right plants and quantity for your needs and site conditions. New and seasoned gardeners will learn the best practices for what to do with all the amazing seeds collected during the Seed Swap.

 

1:15 – 2:00

To Bee or Not to Bee!

Presented by Karen Wood, Beekeeper & Community Garden Farmer

This workshop will let you know if you are really ready to get into the world of beekeeping! Learn common mistakes to avoid, how to get bees and equipment, expenses, problem solving and more. Each attendee will receive several helpful handouts and resources.

 

2:15 – 3:00

Plant to Plate

Presented by Lee Richter, Program Assistant Agriculture & Natural Resources

& Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences

OSU Extension

Part of OSU Extension’s Local Food Signature Program features information on easy-to-grow, economical, edible plants. This workshop covers everything from planting through harvest to washing, preserving and preparing simple, tasty, healthy recipes. This program is designed to inform and inspire gardeners of all skill levels as well as tempt the taste buds!

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  1. Chris Illenden on January 08, 2013 said:

    Am signed up as a volunteer through Ohio State MGV – let me know what / how I can help.

    • Erica Emery on January 08, 2013 said:

      Thank you! We will give your info to Toni Moore!

  2. Joe on January 29, 2013 said:

    Any way I can volunteer to help with the Seed Swap or Toledo’s Farmer’s Market? Thank you, and God bless.

  3. Shannon on February 20, 2013 said:

    Can we still attend if we do not have seeds to swap? Will there be seeds for purchase or is it only if we swap? Thanks!

    • Erica Emery on February 20, 2013 said:

      Your first 5 seed packet swap
      tickets are free! Please bring
      additional seed packets
      (dated 2011-2012 and labled in
      individual envelopes – no bulk
      seeds accepted) to swap for more
      seeds. Or, you may purchase
      additional tickets for only 50¢ each!

  4. Brenda Whiteside on February 20, 2013 said:

    Can you buy raffle tickets without going? I cant make it that day.

  5. CPT on March 07, 2013 said:

    Has the winner of the chicken coop been announced yet? What a great project! Thank you again for an educational seed swap!

    • Erica Emery on March 07, 2013 said:

      Yes! Just found out that Susan Arnold was the winner!

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