[Bert]

Has anyone ever organised a seed swap?


Some how I’ve been roped into doing one    . I’ve never been to one ! Let alone organise one    .
Anyway it’s happening today. Wish me luck   .


Would really love to know how you’ve organised your. Then I’ll know where I can improve next time. If there is a next time 

[doganjo]

Never been to a live one, but have joined in an online one during covid

Seeds were all free but postage was paid in advance through PayPal

Maybe a small charge for a live event - say £2, paid in advance to PayPal - use this to buy a few basic seeds - or even unusual ones, to supplement what people bring along. 

Also ask for a list of what people are bringing beforehand

[Fleecewife]

There's a local one here, just a covered stall outside someone's front door.  People bring their spare seeds and take a packet or two in return.  That's the theory and of course it depends on trust.  Quite honestly I don't think anyone cares if someone takes more than they give, as long as they are growing veg and using the results.  I have lots of packets free with my Kitchen Garden magazine and I would rather someone took them all.  I don't need any in return. Sorry I can't help with an organised event.

[Bert]

Well the seed swap went very well. I asked lots of seed companies for seeds for the event. Some were incredibly generous. I organised it so it would run itself on an honest basis. I was just there to help if needed and to chat.
I raise over 3 figures for a local community garden. That was just through donations for seeds if people didn’t have any to swap or for people that wanted more than they brought to swap.