Sowing Seeds and Connections - Annual Art and Seed Swap

Growing and saving seeds is one of the most important things we can do to protect our future. Each seed holds a story, a lineage, and the possibility of resilience in a changing climate.

This project brings together creatives who care about the earth to exchange seeds, safeguard plant diversity, and share their creativity through handmade seed packet designs.

Art & Seed Swap Info

The Verdancy Project invites you to take part in our annual mail-in seed swap and seed packet art exchange. This is a chance to share seeds, create original packet artwork, and connect with others who enjoy both art and gardening.

Who can join?
Anyone in the U.S. There is no age limit.

What do I need to do?

  • Sign up

  • Pay the small participation fee

  • Create 11 seed packets with original artwork

  • Mail them to The Verdancy Project

Because of postage and customs issues, this swap is open to U.S. residents only.

What do I receive?

  • At least 10 packets of seeds mailed back to you

  • Seed packets featuring original art (you can frame them once the seeds are used)

  • Your artwork included in an online exhibition

  • A feature on our social media

  • A chance to connect with other creative gardeners

What does it cost?
The fee is $15.
This covers return postage, processing, packaging, and work to create the online exhibit.

You are responsible for providing your seeds (which can be from your garden), your art supplies, and the cost to mail your packets to us.

What kind of seeds should I include?

  • Seeds can be flowers, herbs, vegetables, or fruit.

  • Please send organically grown seeds.

  • You may send seeds you saved yourself, purchased seeds, extras from a seed company, or seeds gathered during travel.

  • Make sure the seeds are fresh (no more than 2 years old) and include enough in each packet for a good harvest.

  • Each of your 11 packets can contain a different variety.

PDF presentation on how to save seeds from an OSU Master Gardener.

About the packet design:

  • Packets must be 4x6 inches or smaller

  • You may make your own envelopes or use premade ones

  • You can create one design for all packets or make each one different

  • Include:

    • Common name

    • Variety

    • Year the seeds were collected

    • Any growing tips (optional, can be a separate sheet)

    • Your name and website/social media

  • Seal packets well so seeds do not fall out

Deadlines:

December 31, 2025 – Last day to sign up

January 31, 2026 – Seed packets must be received by this date

You will receive your seed packets back in February 2026.

Mail your packets to:
The Verdancy Project
30310 SE Division Dr.
Troutdale, OR 97060

Questions?

Email us at info@verdancyproject.com

Sign Up Here!