Participating in the Seed Exchange is free and open to all members of the public! This program allows individuals to borrow seeds from Hope Garden with the promise of returning seeds at the end of the growing season. This practice promotes seeds that are adapted to New Mexico’s arid environment and gives community members the opportunity to start a garden at a lower cost. Members wishing to use the Hope Garden Seed Exchange will be asked to attend a short seed saving class before they receive their seeds.