Londoners are rising to the challenges of climate change, food poverty, entrenched inequality and our nation’s mental and physical health crises by reviving one of the oldest human activities of all- sowing, saving and sharing seeds. The Gaia Foundation’s latest short film, A Quiet Revolution, profiles London’s urban seed and food growers who are members […]
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Yesterday, we saw Seed Week 2025 culminate in an incredible finale as, with monumental thanks to all who shared and donated, we reached our goal of raising £20,000 to increase seed diversity for climate resilience. From strengthening community connections to shortening supply chains, teaching us the importance of diversity to imparting a mindset of abundance, […]
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On Friday 31st January Stroud Potato and Seed Swap celebrated their 10th anniversary! Located in the town church hall and at Stroud Farmer’s Market, the event raised funds and awareness for Transition Town Stroud and Down to Earth, an organisation which supports the Stroud Community Seed Bank amongst other projects. 26 varieties of potato and […]
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Across the UK and Ireland, a quiet revolution is underway. It’s sprouting where you might least expect it. In old baths and window boxes. In reclaimed parking lots and allotment plots… Launched during Seed Week 5, our new film, A Quiet Revolution (8-mins) celebrates the work of London’s little-known urban seed savers and the London […]
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The 2025 Seed Gathering is taking place on 17 – 19 October at the Centre for Alternative Technology. Full festival conference details. Buy tickets here.
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If this year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of our local communities. The UK & Ireland Seed Sovereignty Programme works with a number of inspiring community seed projects across the country. In the South West, Stroud Community Seed Bank has begun a new project to adapt ‘Cherokee Trail of Tears’, a climbing French bean, grown principally for drying, to […]
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