Seed-Saving Workshop and Community Seed Swap

This free community event is hosted by Herbalist Lynn Roberts of Acuity Wellness and the Montgomery County Chapter of Herbalists Without Borders in the greenhouse of the PHS Community Farm at Norristown Farm Park and welcomes growers of all experience levels. As the final harvest approaches and winter is just around the corner, this is the perfect time to gather seeds and begin dreaming about next year’s growing season.

Join us for a hands-on workday in the herb beds to collect, clean, store, and share seeds. Learn the hows and whys of seed saving, with a focus on medicinal herbs that thrive in our region. We’ll cover why seed sovereignty and local adaptation matter for resilient community food and medicine systems and simple seed-saving techniques. Discover basic direct-sow techniques to establish strong plants and set your garden up for success in the spring.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required.

Participants will go home with seeds saved from the farm’s 2026 herb beds, ready to start in containers or in-ground gardens next spring. Have extra seeds from this or past seasons? Bring them along to share and swap with fellow gardeners, herbalists, and plant lovers– no experience required, just curiosity and a love of growing.

In keeping with the workshop’s focus on sustainability and access, we’ll create origami seed envelopes from recycled paper. Participants are invited to bring clean junk mail or scrap paper to turn into seed packets, emphasizing reuse, creativity, and care for both people and land.

Come connect, learn, and support community health, resilience, and equitable access to food and medicine as we wind down the growing season.
While the seed swap is free to attend, donations via cash or QR code are greatly appreciated and will support the HWB chapter in building a community seed library.