Two ways to start your garden on Crown Point's own seed — one free, one 21 years running.
The Seed Swap in March and the Spring Plant Sale in May aren't the same event — one's a free community trade, the other's a 21-year retail tradition — but both start your growing season on certified organic ground.
Two events, one growing season.
Different events, different formats — both grounded in Crown Point's certified organic soil.
Seed Swap
An annual gathering of friends who wish to swap, sell, or trade seeds, plants, gardening items, and horticultural information.
Spring Plant Sale
Native perennials, heirloom and hybrid vegetables, culinary herbs, and organic gardening supplies — seeded and grown on-site.
The Seed Swap.
Free, family-friendly, and open to anyone — you don't need to bring anything to attend.
Why this matters beyond a free afternoon
Seed swapping keeps genetic diversity and heirloom varieties alive in ways a seed catalog can't — every hand-collected seed carries a growing history specific to the person who saved it. It's a small, direct expression of the Sustainability core value: growing capacity that isn't dependent on any one company or catalog.
The Spring Plant Sale.
Over 200 varieties of certified organic seedlings and supplies, seeded and grown on-site.
View List of Available Plants →
| Day | Access |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Members only — free plant |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | Open to the public |
| Saturday, May 8, 2027 | Open to the public |
| Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Open to the public |
Dates confirmed for 2027: May 6 (Members Day), May 7–9 (open to the public). Daily hours will be posted closer to the event.
Members shop early — and get a free plant
Current Crown Point members get first access on Members Day (May 6, 2027), plus one free plant just for showing up. Contributed $120+ to the year-end annual appeal in 2025? You may already be a member — email Nick to check, or become a member before the sale.
Volunteer for either event
Both the Seed Swap and Spring Plant Sale run on volunteer help — from setup to helping shoppers find what they need. See volunteer opportunities →
Start your garden here — free in March, or from 200+ varieties in May.
Both events are on Crown Point's calendar every spring.