21st Annual Ijams Seed Swap held last Saturday

Ijams gardener Peg Beute (left) served as the Seed Swap host

February. And it's been cold. It’s been dreary. But, we all know, spring is on the way and the groundhog agreed yesterday. 

Traditionally, this is the time of the year to look forward to better weather and start planning your garden. Whether it’s a backyard plot or a container on your downtown balcony, just what are you going to plant this year?

There was a time when you didn’t buy seeds, you traded for them.

Ijams held its first Seed Swap in 1995. This past Saturday marked our 21st anniversary. Ijams members, friends and visitors came together and brought their favorite seeds, cuttings or bulbs to share with others. Plus there was a lot of gardening talk and hints of spring fever.