Annual Seed Swap And Plant Exchange Ready To Sprout

BEDFORD HILLS, NY — As harvest time draws near, an annual tradition is back with a chance to plan next year's garden and cultivate relationships with neighbors at the same time.

The Westchester Plant and Seed Swap will take place on October 3.

Free seeds will be available, as well as plants for sale. Attendees can also bring their own seeds, cuttings and plants to exchange with other gardening enthusiasts.

Professional landscapers and environmentalists will be available to help with plant choices and to answer questions. Homeowners are also encouraged to bring drawings and photos of their yard or samples of plants they would like to identify.

The free event is organized together with Bedford 2030, the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, Bedford Audubon, Hilltop Hanover Farm and Wild Gardens. Organizers say the horticultural swap meet is intended to both familiarize homeowners with the importance of native plants and the crucial role they play in the sustenance of a healthy environment.

The fun will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Railroad Avenue in Bedford Hills. Attendees will gather in parking lot 8, behind the Bedford Hills Train Station. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the front of the train station.

More information about the Healthy Yards Annual Seed Swap & Plant Event can be found here.