Get ready for the growing season with a seed swap. There will be plants to share and a gardener’s rummage sale.

Here are some guidelines for seeds:

• Edible and ornamental seeds welcome.

• ‘Bring open seed packets from the garden store.

• Bring seeds you have saved in a clearly labeled baggie or envelope.

• Do not bring seeds collected from hybrid plants, as they won't grow true to type.

• Bring seed that is viable--in other words, not too old! Most seeds will remain viable for 2-4 years if kept in a cool, dry place, out of the light. Some seeds (onions, leeks, parsnips, celery, spinach) are only good for a year unless stored especially well.

• Make sure your seeds are clearly labeled with crop type, variety name, and the date they were packaged/harvested.