Classes & Events
NGBH events include regular work sessions at the garden site and occasional lectures and other special events. Check our listing below for upcoming events and highlights. Join our mailing list for event announcements.
Native Seed Swap, Book Swap & Gardeners' Social
Saturday, December 13, 10 am-noon
NGBH Gardens, 49 South St, Blue Hill
Free & Open Community event • Scroll down for schedule & details
Join us for a community celebration of native plants and ecological gardening! Attendees will exchange native seeds and gardening books, learn how to sow and overwinter native plants, and enjoy engaging, family-friendly activities.
Event Schedule
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10:00-10:30 Social (settling in, placing seeds and books, etc.)
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10:30-11:00 Seed sowing demonstration by 5 Star Nursery & Orchard
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11:00-12:00 Seed swap and seed packet decorating
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11:30 Raffle drawing
How to participate
We have plenty of seeds to share—join us whether or not you have seeds to swap!
If you are bringing seeds to swap, it's helpful to label your envelope/container with the species name, where and when your seeds were collected, and how they were stored. Email us if you have any questions!
Resources
Collecting and Using Your Own Wildflower Seed - Xerces Society
Autumn and Winter Seed Sowing in Six Easy Steps - Wild Seed Project
How to Grow From Seed - Detailed Guide - Wild Seed Project
Save seed from your garden now for free plants next year - Gardens Illustrated
Seed collecting for beginners - Forgotten Flora Project
All the Dirt on Native Seed Collecting - University of Maryland Extension
Winter Sowing in Jugs - by Martha B. Moss for NGBH