Sunday, 10 February 2013

Gardeners' Social & Seed Swap 2013




Just one more week to go! 
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Gardeners’ Social & Seed Swap
Sunday February 17th, 2-4pm Free Entry

Whether you’re a hardy allotmenteer or grow flowers and veggies at home, you’re bound to have a few extra packets of seeds lying around. The Gardener’s Social is your chance to trade some of those seeds, sets, crowns or shoots for ones you might fancy a bit more. This is an opportunity to save some money and maybe try something new!

Even if you don’t have seeds to swap please join us for an afternoon of meeting other gardeners and chatting about all things green and growing. Representatives from some of the island’s allotments will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information. How it works: 1. Show up with seeds to swap (labelled in envelopes/bags)
2. Swap your seeds directly with other gardeners or by placing them in the provided boxes for easy browsing.
3. Have fun and feel encouraged to try new varieties
4. Any extra seeds leftover from the event shall be donated to a worthy cause.

Though entry is free a raffle will be held to support the costs of the event. You can help by purchasing tickets and/or bringing along a small item as a prize. We thank you in advance!

To be held at the Laxey Sailing Club On the Quay, Tent Road Laxey, Isle of Man
...with plenty of parking along the promenade

For more info please email Tanya Highet at:
lalaa at manx dot net


12 comments:

  1. I wish they had something similar here, it's a great idea.

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  2. This is suc a good idea Tanya - maybe all gardening clubs have them - I have never belonged one, so I don't know.

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    1. I've heard of others before Pat but don't think that all clubs have them just yet. Seed swaps can certainly help to keep down your seed costs though so I imagine they'll become more popular as time goes on.

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  3. Bet it will be a great event Tanya. Too bad I'm so far away! I know it will be a great day!

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    1. It is too bad Tanya...maybe we should organise some type of online seed swap? Caro from Urban Veg Patch and I have shared seeds through the post before.

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  4. Sounds like a good day out! Hope it all goes well and is well attended. Such a good idea and the timing is perfect!

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  5. Hi Tanya,
    My blog post today mentions yours and links back here. You might want to check it out.

    Sanda at Halcyon Days

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  6. What a great idea. I hope it's a huge success.

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