Seed & Plant Swap 1/25/2025

Rooted In Community:

Join Us for Our Annual Seed & Plant Swap Event

Grow. Share. Connect.

 

Get ready to swap seeds and stories at Rooted In’s Annual Seed and Plant Swap Event on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM. It’s National Seed Swap Day, and we’re digging in to celebrate with our North Texas gardening community!

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or a fresh sprout just starting out, this free event is the perfect opportunity to cultivate connections, preserve heirloom genetics, and take home some unique treasures for your garden.

What to Bring: *You do not have to bring plant material to participate

Pack up your extra seeds, cuttings, bulbs, and plants—anything ready for a new home! We’re shining a spotlight on heirloom vegetable seeds, Texas native wildflower seeds, and the cherished cuttings of fig trees. Have something rarer or unusual? Even better! Just be sure everything is labeled with the name, variety, and any special care notes (if needed).

*Friendly reminder: Let’s keep the garden tidy! No invasive species, please.*

 

What to Expect:

This isn’t just a swap—it’s a celebration of community and the joy of gardening! Throughout the day, you can:

• Visit informative booths hosted by experts and local gardening groups, including:
  • Edible Dallas & Fort Worth
  • Denton County Master Gardeners
  • Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
  • North Texas Fig Growers
  • Urban Dirt
  • Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance

                    AND MORE!!!

• Enjoy FREE educational sessions and Give-a-aways where gardening pros will dig into topics that help you grow smarter. (Speaker schedule below)
• Connect with fellow plant enthusiasts, swap tips, and discover unique seeds and cuttings to add to your garden.
• Stay fueled with refreshments as you explore. Rain or shine, we’ll be hosting the event both indoors and outdoors!

 

Why It Matters:

Seeds hold stories. From heirloom tomatoes passed down through generations to native wildflowers that feed our pollinators, sharing seeds is about preserving biodiversity and strengthening our North Texas gardening roots. This is more than a swap; it’s a way to grow together.

 

Seed Swap Event Speakers

 

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM “Year-round Salad Gardens” – Piper Klee-Waddle – Urban Dirt

Learn practical tips and real-world advice on how to plant food crops– with the best return for your effort in small space gardens! Piper is a North Texas Master Gardener who’s cultivated Urban Dirt Company, a boutique gardening business that builds and manages raised bed gardens for restaurants, hotels and commercial properties in the DFW area!  She manages 60 large gardens beds at 5 different commercial locations in and around Dallas PLUS offers home garden consultation service to help get gardeners off to a successful growing start!

www.UrbanDirtCompany.com

 

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM “Landscaping with Native Plants” – Liz Moyer – NPSOT Trinity Forks

Liz is a dedicated advocate for native plants, with over 40 years of experience in promoting Texas’ natural beauty. She has been a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas (since its founding in the early 1980s), and a Texas Master Gardener for thirteen years! Passionate about preserving Texas’ unique identity, Liz is especially focused on integrating native plants into home and commercial landscapes, ensuring that Texas looks like Texas. She will share her expertise in an upcoming talk on landscaping with native plants, inspiring attendees to create beautiful, sustainable spaces.

www.NPSOT.org/chapters/trinity-forks

 

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM “What Is a Fig?” – Brinda Tillery– North Texas Fig Grower

Brinda has a passion not only for growing figs– but for passing that love to folks of all backgrounds and skill levels. She’ll share her wealth of knowledge about these remarkable fruits, from their fascinating history to their unique biology! Discover how figs can thrive even in North Texas, with tips on ideal growing conditions, minimal pest issues, and care techniques. Brinda will also explore the culinary and cultural significance of figs, and their versatility in cooking! PLUS the first 75 attendees can pot up their own fig cutting!

Facebook Group: North Texas Figs

 

 

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM “Seed Saving for the Future” – Daniel Cunningham – Rooted In

Join us for a fun and engaging talk on the simple, yet fulfilling hobby of harvesting and saving seeds! For very little cost and effort you can help preserve local and regionally adapted heirloom vegetables and Texas native wildflowers! We’ll share practical tips to help you build resiliency in your garden and to aid in growing a better tomorrow– while fostering beauty, supporting biodiversity, and enhancing functionality in your outdoor spaces. Help create thriving ecosystems while contributing to the preservation of our natural heritage!

www.Rootedin.com

 

Seed Swap Guidelines

  This is a community-centered event where everyone is welcome.

 

• Please read the following guidelines to help us create an enjoyable and organized experience for everyone:

*You do not have to bring plant material to participate

• Labeling Donations: To help others identify and use your seeds or cuttings, please label them clearly. Include:
  • The plant’s name (common and scientific, if possible).
  • Any helpful details

 

• Participation Without Seeds:

You are welcome to join, even if you didn’t bring seeds or plant material! However, we encourage those participants limit what they collect– to ensure there’s enough for everyone.

 

• Donation Tables:
  • You’ll find tables labeled Vegetables, Fruits, Native Plants, and Other.

 

• If you’re donating seeds or cuttings to the community, please place them on the appropriate table.

 

• Personal Swaps: If you have seeds you’d like to trade directly with someone, you’re welcome to connect and swap as you wish! *please refrain from selling as this is a free event.

Event Details

• When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 1 PM – 4 PM
• Where: Rooted In, 12804 Pelzel Rd, Pilot Point, TX
• Who’s Invited: Everyone! New and experienced gardeners alike.
• Cost: Free!

 

Mark Your Calendars & Spread the Word If you love gardening—or just want to learn—this is your event. Share the news with friends, neighbors, and anyone who might have a green thumb (or wants to grow one).

Let’s make National Seed Swap Day a day to root for!