Seeds of Community at the 4th Annual Swap

Second hand doesn’t just have to be about your wardrobe, it can be about seeds too! This past weekend the 4th Annual Seed Swap sprouted something special, drawing over 80 gardeners—from green-thumbed pros to curious first-timers. Guests came to exchange seeds, swap stories, and dig into helpful planting tips in a fun, welcoming environment.

The event was part of the Driftless Seed Project, a collaboration between the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society, Back Home Farm, the Mount Horeb Area Community Garden, and Naturalist Catherine Young. Their mission? To connect people through the shared roots of sustainable agriculture and cultural heritage in the Driftless region.

Generous seed donations from A.P. Whaley, Back Home Farm, and Jada’s Garden & Greenhouse (Blue Mounds) helped fill tables with exciting varieties. Attendees were encouraged to bring small, well-marked packets of veggie, herb, or native seeds—and more than a few heartwarming seed stories. But even those who came empty-handed went home with seeds and inspiration.

Missed the event? Don’t worry—leftover seeds are now available at the Driftless Seed Library, a free community resource inside the Driftless Historium (100 S 2nd Street). Stop by during museum hours, Friday–Tuesday, 10 AM – 4 PM, and start your own garden story.

For more details, contact the Mount Horeb Area Historical Society at [email protected] or call 608-437-6486.