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WASHINGTON (Map, News) - President George Washington did it. Jefferson did it. So did Ben Franklin.
All three historic figures were plant seed swappers, according to Barbara Melera, co-owner of a 350-year-old seed house.
On Saturday, people in the greater capital area will continue the tradition at the Washington Seed Exchange, held at the Takoma Park-Silver Spring campus of Montgomery College on the Northwest border.
“[Seed swapping] grew out of the concept of seed exchange with various parts of Europe” employed by the Founding Fathers, said Melera, who owns D. Landreth Seed Co. of Baltimore. At modern seed exchanges, she said, “someone can find seeds to grow blue sweet peas, or a melon that grows incredibly well in the D.C. area” that they could not find at any store.
According to organizers, the second annual exchange will host people from an estimated 100-mile radius and will include personal networking, an amateur photo contest for locals, a sign-up to maintain contact with other gardeners through e-mail and the Internet, and, of course, the exchange of seeds and tips among gardeners.
“We wanted to have a live event with our readers to network and get together,” said event co-founder Kathy Jentz, editor of Washington Gardener magazine.
Tickets to the Washington Seed Exchange are $15 and include registration, eligibility for door prizes and goody bags.
For more information, e-mail wgardenermag@aol.com or call 301-588-6894.
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Art LaPole said:
Mr. Miller, I’m taking a family of 6 (4 kids) to the state fair Sunday. They are facing some hard times - so I’m treating them. Are there any coupons or discounts available anywhere? Art LaPole 301-343-2033
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How sad that things have to be changed because certain scum bags can't keep it together. The Havre de Grace pardade is something my family has done for years and now can't even feel safe to come there. S. Ward Joppatowne
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Examiner Reader said:
wow thats amazing but why would that many people actually come to one single carnival
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Vita M. King said:
The city of baltimore is growing,in what manner?Some people don't welcome the change,the new condos.The prices the go with them the rebuilding,yes the areas look great looking at the big picture.And the people that have to move,out of there surroundings,well some know no other way of life.What will happen next only time will tell,my self I welcome the wonderful condos,the picture book look,but that is only my eyes.The new things that will come about,that have been over due for some.New people out front now new faces that are of old.Get ready Baltimore hold on for the ride.The city already looks like another place,and where are some of the old faces,they have faded.
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Melanie said:
Nice to see Polish pride alive and thriving in Baltimore!
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Examiner Reader said:
Found this on Examiner.com's Event Calendar: Polish Festival Jun 1, 2007 - Jun 3, 2007 At Patterson Park's Pulaski Monument (Eastern Avenue at Linwood Avenue), join The Polish Community Association of Maryland for ethnic music, dance and perogis. Admission ranges from $2-$4. Children under 12 are free with paying adult. Specific scheduling information can be found on the Web site. Location: Patterson Park, Eastern Avenue, Baltimore 21231
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Examiner Reader said:
Yes, what if we're not Polish but want to attend this fesetival? The food sounds great. Please help us know where to go for the festival.
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Mel Lingerman said:
You never give the location of the event in the article.
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