How to do it:

Seed Exchanges

Nearly all gardeners wind up with a dozen packs of partially used seeds. Instead of saving them for next year, consider donating them to one of the many seed libraries popping up nationwide. To find local seed libraries, join gardening groups, ask at the public library, or look for tool libraries or other mutual-aid shareconomy locations (they often host a seed library).

Gift Starts

Most gardeners have a few plants that start easily from cuttings. From pothos to rosemary, root new cuttings and offer them (potted or not) to people just learning about growing plants. You can offer them up on social media, in buy nothing groups, at some seed libraries, at a community garden, or in some areas in online groups designed to share plants.

Grow Extra

If that all feels too “people-y” plan a slightly larger garden, or choose things that overproduce. Share the bounty with neighbors struggling to get by, food banks, or by putting it on a table in front of your house with a free sign.

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