The Growing Collective is hosting the 5th Annual Seed Share in the Pinery room of the Portage County Public Library on Feb 21 from 12pm-1:45pm.
This event, which is free and open to the public will have a large selection of garden seeds (vegetable, flowers, native plants, etc)- with some organic, heirloom and unique varieties available.
A limited number of seed bags will be available for you to collect and take seeds home, but please bring your own if you are able.
This is also a great event to attend if you are interested in learning more about the Growing Collective or becoming a member.

You do not need to bring seeds to participate, but if you would like to donate seeds please follow these instructions:
Bring seeds in packets (type of packet is your choice) labeled with at least type, variety, year and source. For example: Sweet Pepper, Carmen, 2024, Fedco. Include as much optional info as you like. A copy of the original seed packet is great too! It is preferable that the packets are sized for individuals to take (instead of 100s of seeds in one packet). Please drop off the seeds at the event between 11am-11:45am and be prepare to leave the seeds you brought.

For updates and additional details, be sure to follow our Facebook event.

The Growing Collective is excited to present at PBS Wisconsin’s 33rd Annual Garden & Green Living Expo in Madison! Join us in the Waubesa/Kegonsa Room of the Alliant Energy Center for a conversation on “Cultivating Community Through Gardening.”

Here is a description:

Growing Collective isn’t your typical community garden — it’s a supportive group of volunteers who plan, start and nurture plants together, sharing both the work and the rewards. Learn how this central Wisconsin non-profit empowers people to grow their own food, cultivate sustainable practices and build meaningful connections through gardening. This successful, repeatable model can help other communities grow their own food, resilience and connections as well. Presentation Level: Intermediate

More information about the event can be found HERE.

*Please Note: This event has been reschedule to Jan 31st!

Join us for Growing Collective’s first workshop! Native plant expert and educator Paul Skawinski will be leading an engaging, hands-on session on winter sowing native seeds.

Learn about the plant species native to our region, why some require cold stratification, and why January is the ideal time to start them so they’re ready to flourish in your garden come spring.

Participants will receive guided instruction, get hands-on experience planting native seeds in a take-home tray, and leave with clear instructions on how to care for their seeds over the winter and what to do once spring arrives.

The workshop will take place inside the greenhouse, which is only slightly warm during winter months. Please dress appropriately.

Purchase tickets HERE