October 2016
Growing Garlic, Sowing Shallots
Grow your own culinary necessities! Everyone cooks with garlic and shallots, don't they? This informational talk by Keith Monahan will give the basics needed for gardeners of all levels to plant now and harvest next summer. Free and open to the public--bring a friend!
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Plant Milk Made Simple: Intermediate
& October Library Hours
SJ Seed Circle Library is excited to have Keith Monahan from GMO Free NJ present this fun and informative plant milk class. Homemade plant milk is delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Join us to learn how to make your own plant milk (without added ingredients). We will focus on milks that need to be strained and the types of straining devices used. Fresh plant milk is completely unlike the store-bought stuff. The delicate flavor and rich, velvety texture will…
Find out more »January 2017
Seed Swap and January Seed Library Hours
Calling all gardeners, seed keepers, and heirloom enthusiasts! Join the South Jersey Seed Circle Library for an evening of seed swapping. Bring your own seed to share. New to seed saving and plant propagation? Information on the practices and traditions of seed saving will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own seeds and envelopes. If you do not have seeds to exchange, no worries. We will have seeds from our seed library available and many people bring extra…
Find out more »Ideas & Suggestions: Seed to Sovereignty events
Gardeners, foodies, crafters & herb enthusiasts will gather to plan 2017 "Seed to Sovereignty" projects. We are in the beginning phases of planning for GMO Free NJ's Seed to Sovereignty series. The series will cover topics and events related to food sovereignty. For example we may host a Luffa Soap ring arc, where we disseminate seeds for people to plant and grow. Then we will harvest the luffa gourds and process them into soap rings. We would like your help…
Find out more »February 2017
Seed Starting & February Library Hours
The seed library will be open and available. February is a good time to get your seeds so you will be ready to start plants like tomatoes and peppers. Please stop by to pick up some free seeds for your garden. There will be knowledgeable people on hand to answer any questions relating to care for your seeds. Bring a friend.
Find out more »Seed to Sovereignty
Overview of three to four growing arcs. Hot peppers for lactofermented hot sauce and/or fire cider Calendula for a salve Luffa for soap
Find out more »March 2017
Plant Propagation: Seeds and Cuttings
The seed library will be open and available. We received a generous donation to our seed library and have some new varieties to choose from. Come check them out! Early March is the ideal time to start plants like tomatoes and peppers indoors. Join us for a presentation on plant propagation. We will learn how to germinate your seeds and take cuttings. Free and open to the public. Bring a friend and bring your questions. We love talking with you.
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Open discussion on practical ways to create greater sustainability and sovereignty in day to day life. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »April 2017
Collingswood Green Festival – 9th Annual! (Tabling Event)
GMO Free NJ and the SJ Seed Circle Library will be have a tent at the festival. We could always use some volunteers to help staff the table. If you're interested, please sign up here http://signup.com/go/4pwCdG or email volunteer@gmofreenj.com "Celebrate spring and all things green by joining your friends and neighbors at Collingswood’s ninth annual Green Festival, located just off Haddon Avenue on Irvin Avenue near the PATCO High Speed line. At the festival, we invite you to explore the…
Find out more »April Seed Library Hours
The seed library will be open and available. We will be in the upstairs meeting room. Free and open to the public. Bring a friend and bring your questions. We love talking with you.
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