🌱 Swap Seeds, Grow Community — This Weekend in Niwot
🌼 A Winter Seed Swap That Signals Spring
Happy Friday, Longmont!
While our gardens may be resting under winter skies, planning season is officially underway. This Saturday, neighbors from across the area will gather to swap seeds, share tips, and kick off the 2026 growing season together. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just seed-curious, this is one of those small, feel-good community events that reminds you why growing local matters.
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🌱 Swap Seeds, Share Stories, Start the Season
If you’re already dreaming about spring gardens while winter’s still doing its thing, this one’s for you. The 4th Annual Community Seed Exchange & Giveaway is back this weekend—bringing together local gardeners, pollinator lovers, and anyone who likes the idea of growing something from scratch.
🎉 4th Annual Community Seed Exchange & Giveaway
📍 Left Hand Grange / Niwot Hall — 195 2nd Ave, Niwot | ⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | 🎟️ Free (suggested $5 donation)
Hosted by the Niwot Garden Club, this feel-good winter gathering is all about swapping seeds, sharing garden wisdom, and connecting with fellow green thumbs. You’ll find:
🌼 Native & pollinator-friendly wildflower seeds
🥕 Colorado-adapted veggie varieties
🍓 Fruit plants & perennial favorites
No seeds to bring? Totally fine. Come browse, learn, and chat with experts from People & Pollinators Action Network and CU Master Gardeners. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just seed-curious, you’ll leave inspired (and probably with pockets full of future plants).
And yes—it might snow. That’s kind of the tradition at this point. ❄️🌱
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🌿 See You in the Garden
Whether you leave with a packet of native wildflowers or just a few new gardening tips, this seed swap is a simple way to feel connected—even in the middle of winter.
Trivia Answer: C) Native wildflower seeds 🌼
They’re best adapted to our climate and support local pollinators year after year.
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Have a rocking weekend! See you soon, and happy planting dreams 🌱
— Ben
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