Kate Harrison has been Chair of Seedy Sunday since 2019, and on the organising committee since 2017. She has had an organic allotment in Brighton for nearly 20 years, and enjoys gardening as part of a community, and experimenting with growing unusual fruit and vegetables. Seedy Sunday Brighton and Hove is the largest and oldest […]
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Southwest England Coordinator Robyn Minogue takes us on a virtual tour of the most recent meet-up of the South West Seed and Grain Networks Following on from the epic South West Seed Sovereignty Pizza Party held back in November 2022 the South West Network gathered again to share, celebrate and learn – this time with […]
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“The world doesn’t change one person at a time. It changes as networks of relationships form amongst people who discover they share a common cause and vision for what’s possible. This is good news for those of us intent on changing the world and creating a positive future. Rather than worry about critical mass, our work is to foster […]
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“Inspired to extend seed saving practice.” “I found the course very interesting and it was presented in an interesting and accessible way.” “The networking part of this day was really worthwhile coming for.” These were some of the comments by participants at the well-attended Seed Production Training day at Newton Dee. Participants came from Aberfeldy, […]
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This year ‘Seed Week 2021’ shares stories of South West grower’s favourite varieties and why they love saving seeds! If you’re interested in being involved in the Seed Sovereignty Programme – get in touch with Robyn or Ellen (robyn@gaianet.org, ellen@gaianet.org) or your local Regional Coordinator. Follow the South West @swseedsovuk Mandy Barber at Incredible Vegetables […]
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Thursday 30th of May 18.30-20.00 GMT (19.30-21.00 CET) With our ever-changing climate – the recent cold, wet spring and last year’s summer when the sun barely came out at all – successfully growing seed crops throughout the UK and Ireland has become increasingly difficult and unpredictable. Join us for our next Seed TV webinar where we […]
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