Spring has finally blossomed, so you know what that means: the Abington Free Library’s Garden Festival is back! Join us on Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon filled with free gardening-oriented entertainment for all ages. 

• Meet the goats from the Rose Bridge Farm and Sanctuary & animals from Briar Bush Nature Center
• Participate in the Free Seed Exchange
• Children can decorate flower pots and join in a scavenger hunt & all ages can create flower wreaths
• Enter free raffles
• Chat with local plant, animal, and environmental experts
• Enjoy treats from Kresha Kreations Sweets Truck!

This year, join us for two mini chats from nature specialists:

• Danielle Charlton, Founder of Gardens by Danielle, will be discussing home landscaping, biodiversity, and more. View her bio here.
• Sam Chronister, Farmer at Living Hope Farm, will be reviewing the ins-and-outs of Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) including their benefits and how to get involved with one today.

Email Beth Jacksier at bjacksier@mclinc.org with any questions.

Looking to expand your seed selection this season? Dig into our Seed Swap!

To participate, stop by the Seed Swapping table at the Garden Fair at Abington Free Library on April 5th at 1:00 p.m. and follow these steps:

1. Place the seeds you are donating into a clear baggie or an envelope with any photos you have of the plants, fruits, or vegetables that the seeds produce.

2. Label the baggie or envelope with as much information as possible, including:

• Common name and variety
• Latin name (family, genus, species)
• The year your seeds were collected
• Where the seeds were grown and your name
• Any extra information you want to include about what makes the variety unique, or tips for growing

3. Once you donate your seeds to the Seed Swap, you get to take seeds for your own collection. Reap what you sow, it’s as simple as that!