2026 Celebration of Seeds

Held in collaboration with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Grow Pittsburgh, and Phipps Conservatory, the 14th annual Seed Swap at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Main is a social and learning event featuring seed stories, conversations with gardening experts, hands-on activities for children and teens, and a selection of free seeds for the public.

Free workshops will include:

• Seed Starting
• Organic Gardening Basics
• Seed Saving Basics

Gardeners are encouraged to bring their own untreated, non-GMO seeds to share, or pick up seeds donated by local gardeners, farmers and seed companies. A new batch of seeds will be released every half hour, and guests who bring seeds will be eligible to enter a raffle of fun items from Phipps Conservatory, Grow Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Registration encouraged but not required.

Learn more about what to expect at the Seed Swap!

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