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This is a little far away for us, but thought I’d mention it anyway.  The State Arboretum of Virginia is having their third annual seed exchange on Saturday, January 26 at the Blandy Experimental Farm in Clarke County.  It will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free.Michael Neese (Community seed exchange and garden organizer) will be on hand to offer advice about gardening and composting. This is a free event offering lots of fun and fellowship and door prizes each hour.

The event is sponsored by Our Shop under the Arch at the State Arboretum of Virginia. Call Donna Downing (540-667-3778) or Pam DeBergh (540-667-9016) for additional information. Bring seeds, roots, or plants from your garden to share with others. Please, no species that are included on the list of invasive species .

About the Arboretum:
The State Arboretum of Virginia is part of historic Blandy Experimental Farm, a research field station for the University of Virginia’s Department of Environmental Sciences. Blandy Experimental Farm is on Route 50 in Clarke County, about 10 miles east of Winchester and 20 miles west of Middleburg. See directions and a calendar of events .