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The University of Massachusetts Amherst

The Common Seed Project

This guide gathers information and resources for the "Common Seed" project initiated by seed libraries in and around the Massachusetts Pioneer Valley.

Past Workshops

Programs and workshops are open to everyone, whether or not they participate in Common Seed.
Please check host websites for the latest updates or cancellations.

Date/Time   Program or Workshop Location
Thursday, 17 April 2pm   Soil Blocking  Greenfield Public Library 
Saturday, 19 April
1pm
  Ditch the Plastic: Using a Soil Blocker for Seed Starting Meekins Library / Williamsburg Library
Saturday, 12 April 
10am to 1pm
  Seed starting using soil blocks Hardwick Paige Memorial Library 
Sunday, March 30
3 p.m. 
  How to use a soil blocker for seed starting  Mass Aggie Seed Library / UMass Amherst 
Wednesday, March 26 
12 p.m.
  Seed Starting Workshop 
Space is limited, RSVP: kimy@gcc.mass.edu
Greenfield Community College

Wednesday, 26 March
5:30pm to 7:30pm drop-in

  Soil blocking and seed starting workshop  Rowe Public Library 
Thursday, March 20
1:30 p.m.
  How to use a soil blocker for seed starting  Mass Aggie Seed Library / UMass Amherst 
Sunday, March 9
3 p.m. 
  How to use a soil blocker for seed staring 

Mass Aggie Seed Library / UMass Amherst

 

Thursday, March 6
5 p.m.
  Sharing the Gift of Seeds at the Forbes Library 
Fruition Seeds
Forbes Library, Northampton