Regional growers encouraged to attend Livingston Seed Swap & talk with experts
for farmers and backyard growers on Saturday, January 25th with events from 1–3:30pm. Alongside the seed exchange, the event will include presentations by expert grower co-panelists Cheryl Moore-Gough and Michele Evans. A children’s corner will also be set up this year with fun learning activities for the up-and-coming green thumbs.The afternoon begins with an introduction by the Library’s Suzie Catharine regarding the Seed and Tool libraries. Ms. Moore-Gough, author of The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds, will follow with a talk on “Seed Saving” via live stream.
Evans will present “The Simple Art of Seed Saving” with tips and tricks from her more than 40 years of experience. She’s a Montana Master Gardener III and has lived and grown food in the Gallatin Valley since 1978.
This FREE afternoon seed swap and social gathering will be held at the Livingston-Park County Public Library, located at 228 W Calendar. Bring your own seeds if you have them, and envelopes or containers to collect them. Recycled junk mail envelopes work well. Feel free to stay and browse the library’s gardening resources after the swap!
For complete schedule and to learn more about the event, visit www.paradisepermaculture.org or call (406) 222-9999 with additional questions.
Paradise Permaculture and the Livingston-Park County Library are dedicated to supporting seed-saving and growing healthy produce in the community. •