Get ready to garden!
In just over a month Grow Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will hold their seventh annual free Seed and Plant Swap.
What: A Celebration of Seeds, the 7th annual Seed and Plant Swap
Where: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main (in Oakland).
When: Sat. 23 Feb 2019, 11a – 3p
Event Partners: Grow Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Free! Seeds, seedlings and perennials donated by local gardeners, farmers, and seed companies. Workshops on seed saving, seed starting and organic gardening.
Swap! Bring your own untreated, non-GMO seeds and plants to share and you’ll gain early entry to the swap (11a) and be eligible to win raffle prizes. The swap opens to everyone at 11:30a.
Workshops and Activities:
- Hands-on activities for children and teens
- Seed stories
- Gardening experts available to answer your questions
- 3 free workshops, noon to 3p, in the North Wing Music Room. Click here for details.
For directions and more information, see the event announcements at Phipps and Carnegie Library.
(photo of seeds in hand by Kate St. John, photos of Seed Swap by Nick Shapiro courtesy Grow Pittsburgh)