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[Tomato Dirt #353] Seed exchanges and forums – a different way to get your seeds
January 15, 2026

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 16, Number 2

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.


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Check for tomato growing tips each day on our Facebook page


Each day, we post helpful tomato growing tips on our Facebook page.

You’re invited to like the page and get plenty of tomato growing tips. And please share the new page with other gardeners you know!

Hop on over to Facebook and click “Like” right now, while you’re thinking about it.


FEATURE: Seed Exchanges and Forums – Another Way to Get Your Garden Seeds


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A seed exchange allows you to share your garden seeds with others and trade to receive seeds to grow in your garden. You can participate in an online seed exchange or an in-person seed swap.

Gardeners have different reasons for participating in a seed exchange.

  • You may be interested in finding organic or heirloom varieties to grow.
  • You may be looking for seeds that are not readily available in their immediate location.
  • You may simply want to save money.

Some online seed exchanges operate with a nominal fee. Others are free. Regardless, a seed exchange saves you Keep reading …


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Tomato Growing Tip: One way to find seeds for your garden (cheaply)


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Get more tips for growing tomatoes on our Tomato Growing Tips Pinterest board.


Get Ready For Spring! Build A Shed In A Weekend


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More About Tomato Seeds

Where to Buy Tomato Seeds: A List of Online Vendors What To Look For When You Buy Tomato Seeds Compare Seed Starting Pots What to Look For In Seed Starting Kits

That’s it for now. More next time.

Until then, happy gardening!




Kathy with Tomato Dirt
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