By Chrissy Chrzan
It’s that time of year again—gardening season is on its way- and so is the North End Seed Exchange Box! If you’re itching to get your hands in the dirt and start planting, this is the perfect way to kick things off. Last year we had over 40 exchanges with many either contributing or taking from the communal seed box.
Here’s How It Works It’s super simple and designed so everyone can join in. Just comment in the threads that you are interested in borrowing the North End Seed Box on the Welcome to the North End (Hamilton, ON) or Buy Nothing Landsdale/Beasley/North End, Hamilton, ON group on Facebook when the posts go up in February. Or if you don’t have Facebook, you can email northendplants@gmail.com to be added to the list. When it’s your turn, you’ll get a message letting you know it’s ready for pickup. You’ll have 24 hours to swing by the pick-up spot (easy to find in the North End and address will be shared upon messaging) and grab it. Then, take up to 48 hours to look through the box, pick out what you want, and maybe add a few seeds of your own. When you’re done, just drop the box back off where you picked it up. That’s it! No pressure to donate seeds—this is all about sharing the joy of gardening and helping everyone get started for the season.
So, if you’ve been dreaming about a garden full of flowers, fresh veggies, or herbs for cooking, now’s the time to make it happen. The North End Seed Exchange is all about coming together as a community to share, grow, and enjoy the season. Happy gardening! 🌱
