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Annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange, March 29, 12-4 p.m. in Unity<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is hosting its annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange. This free community event is a perfect way to start the growing season. The event takes place on Sunday, March 29 at MOFGA\u2019s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road, Unity, Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange, participants will find a wide variety of vegetable, flower, fruit, and native plant seeds, as well as scionwood (fruit tree clippings that are used to propagate new plants), to take home \u2014 all donated by gardeners, seed companies, farms, and organizations from across Maine and the Northeast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter a cold winter, the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange is a sign of joy and hope here in our communities and in the days to come,\u201d says Anna Libby, community education director at MOFGA. \u201cWe celebrate the season with the free sharing of what we have with our neighbors, the thought of the gardens and orchards that will nourish our families and friends, and the opportunity to gather together.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other offerings such as house-plant cuttings, kombucha starters, and hatchling eggs may also be available. Community members are welcome to join and take seeds and scionwood home from the swap tables, even if they don\u2019t have their own seeds and scions to contribute. There is always plenty to go around! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMOFGA offers a diversity of educational opportunities for home gardeners and farmers to prepare for, and be successful in, their growing efforts,\u201d says Madi Whaley, MOFGA\u2019s educational programs coordinator. \u201cWe have many organic \u2018how-to\u2019 resources on our website<\/strong><\/a> from how to manage pests organically to how to cook and enjoy the fruits of your labor.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the seed and scion swap tables, attendees will find a variety of other ways to participate. Multiple garden-related organizations and vendors will be present, as will The Moody Dog \u2014 with hot food for sale. Custom grafting (producing a new fruit tree with scionwood) is available by donation to the Maine Heritage Orchard. Throughout the day, participants can take part in workshops on topics such as seed saving, native plants, and fruit trees. This family-friendly event also includes two ongoing offerings perfect for kids: a maple sugaring demonstration, and a seed painting workshop led by Waterville Creates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the Seed Swap & Scion Exchange on MOFGA\u2019s website<\/a><\/strong>, and check out volunteer opportunities to support this event\u2019s programming<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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