The 8th Biannual Kaua’i Community Seed and Plant Exchange will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at The Regenerations Seed Garden in Kalihiwai (part of the Kilauea Community Garden, located 0.6 miles up Kahiliholo Road on the island of Kaua’i).

This free event is a place for people of all walks to come together and share plants that they have grown in the form of seeds, seedlings, cuttings, slips, root divisions, huli, keiki or even potted plants. It's also a special place to talk story about plants with friends old and new, whether it is a favorite flower, a tomato that does well, a cherished lei plant, or the best papaya you've ever tasted. No plant material will be sold; they are given freely or traded. There will be mini garden workshops, live music, food vendors, information tables, plant books for sale and presentations on seed saving and food security.

The Regenerations Seed Garden is a unique community resource in its second year of operation, and is ready for you to jump in and get involved. Come witness the garden’s beautiful location and see how several varieties of crops are being grown. Walk in the "field of dreams," where a permaculture-inspired Food Forest is being planned.

Check-in of plant material begins at 12pm and the seed and plant exchange will begin after the group blessing, around 2pm. Presentations will follow the exchange beginning at 2:45pm. People bringing plant material to share will be asked to fill out a label that identifies the type of plant, favorable growing conditions, and if they wish, their contact information.

Please be certain all plants are pre-cleaned, pest-free, GMO free and non-invasive. You can research a plant’s potential on being invasive at hear.org

Everyone is encouraged to attend: even if you have no plants or seeds to give away, there will be plenty to learn and receive. For more information please call 808-652-4118.

This educational & training event is made possible by Regenerations Botanical Garden and Kaua'i Community Seed Bank, GMO Free Kauai, Akamai Backyard, Mālama Kaua’i, Waipā Foundation, Heaven on Earth Starts, and Kaua`i Independent Food Bank.

We are preparing the garden to host the Exchange and we invite you to join us on our group work days leading up to the event. We have a special expanded schedule for the next few weeks. Either Paul or I or both will be leading the activities on the following days and times:

• Saturday August 20, 10am-7pm
• Wednesday August 24, 9am-4pm
• Thursday August 25, 8am-4pm
• Saturday August 27, 10am-6pm
• Wednesday August 31, 9am-4pm
• Saturday September 3, 10am-6pm
• Wednesday September 7, 9am-6pm
• Thursday September 8, 8am-4pm
• Saturday, September 10, 10am-7pm
  

We are putting together teams for each scheduled day, so if you know you can be there on one or more specific days, please let us know at the numbers below. Otherwise, please do just drop by for any length of time, and don’t forget your bag to take home organic vegetables from our Abundance Garden!Please feel free to call Marshall at 808-344-6796 or Paul at 808-652-4118. To volunteer at the Exchange, please call Jill at 808-651-0717 or email her at jr@ribg.org.

Directions to the Regenerations Seed Garden

From the South:
Pass the Shell station in Kilauea, then pass the mini-golf course on the left. Make the next left onto Kahiliholo Road. There is a left turn lane and you will see a large sign saying "Kalihiwai Ridge." (See below for more).

From the North:
Cross the Kalihiwai bridge, then make the next right onto Kahiliholo Road. You will see a large sign saying "Kalihiwai Ridge."

From both directions:
Once you are on Kahiliholo Road in 1/2 mile there is a sign for "Pepperwood Plantation" on the right. Pass it and as the road curves to the right take the next left into a large driveway with a green Private Property sign. Go through the stone gate, and the garden is on the right. See you there!

See a google map of our location.