Properly stored seed may be viable for many years, but every swapper should be upfront with those they are trading with. If the seed is older seed, please be honest. Let members decide if they are still interested in the swap. Larger amounts of seed may need to be offered because of potential lower germination rates. Back to Top
Name of the plant.
Growing information.
Whether the plant is an annual, biennial or, perennial.
The date when the seed was collected.
Of course not everyone will take the time to do this but I know we all wish they would. :) Back to Top
The Midwest fall garden is a glorious sight to behold. I’m often guilty of taking it for granted, or perhaps even ignoring it knowing it is a precursor to the dreary winter. But once I shake that feeling, it truly is a wonderful time of year.
A bouquet of flowers can say so much. Beauty, emotion but if you are like me, a garden bouquet of fresh cut flowers screams, "Can you believe I grew these?!"