It’s hard to imagine readying our gardens when it’s snowing outside, but perhaps now is the time for some magical thinking. This Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., Drop. Swap. Grow., in partnership with Slow Food, is hosting its 3rd Annual Seed and Tool Swap. The event, held in the basement of The Word at Shaw, located at 4265 Shaw Blvd., is free, but you must register in advance to participate. Per the organization’s request, don’t bring expired seeds. Both store-bought seeds and those harvested from your garden are welcome, but organic and heirloom seeds will surely make you a hit. If you have any new or gently-used tools, bring those for swapping as well.
In addition to the swap, several speakers will share their wisdom, including Jenny Murphy from Perennial. Murphy will show attendants how to creatively reuse household items in the garden. For more information about the event, click here.
This article appears in February 2013.