Southeast England Seed Sovereignty

Join us online TOMORROW evening 7pm for an informal conversation on the importance of urban seed networks for building crop diversity. Ft the marvellous @Didara, @rowanlear & @rgalpinstudio bit.ly/3Cj3LIK

Hugely overdue, we’re so happy to be able to come together as a team for the first time IN TWO YEARS @ 42 Acres to reflect & plan @GaiaFoundation with thanks to funder Be The Earth

We'll also be screening @AndyPilsbury's beautiful short film on urban seed networks to kick off the chat 🌻

Cities matter. How we grow, distribute & eat food in cities matters. Join us on the 17th March for an informal conversation on the importance of urban seed networks for building crop diversity. Ft the brilliant @Didara, @rgalpinstudio & @rowanlear bit.ly/3Cj3LIK

So looking forward to the #SurreySeedSwap this weekend! It will also be the launch of @GlfdSeedBank, a new initiative to build community resilience & local seed diversity - EXCITING! It's exactly these kind of projects we need more of. Hope to see some of you there 🌱🌱🌱

"These #seeds remind me of where I grew up. I feel I am back in my childhood and in my country. It makes that connection." Olcay Colak tells us what it means to be one of London's #urban seed savers in our new #film #AQuietRevolution Watch it here: express.adobe.com/page/vVty6Ej9R…

Just reposting this in case it got lost in the madness of #SeedWeek seedsovereignty.info/a-seed-saving-…

SEEDY SATURDAY Lewes is next Saturday! Don't miss! Lewes Town Hall BN7 2QS 10am-4pm. Organic seed - Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers. Talks. Seed Swap. Tips on growing. beansandherbs.co.uk See you there!

When we think of seed sovereignty, we rarely think of urban spaces. Yet, in the nooks and crannies of cities across the UK & Ireland, growers are saving high quality seed best suited to growing food in the city. They are spearheading A Quiet Revolution🌱 vimeo.com/666810190

"#London seed savers mount a quiet revolution." @GrowWithKG -Britain's best selling specialist #fruit & #veg growing magazine - has just published an article about our new film #AQuietRevolution! Read the article and watch the film here: kitchengarden.co.uk/londons-seed-s… #SeedWeek

"For me, #seedsovereignty is the cornerstone of a more just, resilient & joyful (#food) future", says Helene, our @SEEnglandSeed Coordinator. Helene's #SeedWeek instagram takeover is underway. We'll be re-posting her stories here. + follow us on Insta: instagram.com/thegaiafoundat…

One week until #SeedWeek! From 24-28th Feb, join us to celebrate the #seeds that feed us. We'll be launching a new film, new seed sovereignty merch and giving you all an insight into the amazing work @SeedSov is doing around the #UK and #Ireland. STAY TUNED.

London-based folks it would be great to see you at this intro workshop to #seedsaving this weekend. It'll be part of the opening celebration of the #GardenOfEarthlyDelights in Hackney & will make for a fun day - spread the word! bit.ly/2VZXSPO

Get your tickets: "The Seed Process: Following the Journey from Harvest to Packet" webinar on Wed 29 September 19:00 – 20:30 BST. Hans Steenbergen of @seedcoop & Fred Groom of Vital Seeds will take us through seed harvest, quality control & equipment tinyurl.com/vznrs89j

💚Let's Celebrate #Seed 🌱 Our #SeedGathering2021 tickets are now LIVE! Join us for #talks about seed, #art about seed, #music about seed and more stuff about seed. Tickets ➡️eventbrite.com/e/seed-gatheri…

Making final decisions for the Farming the Future Exchanges tomorrow with @LandworkersUK and SO inspired by applicants - you guys are on fire🔥 Incredible work happening right across the UK and Ireland. The seed future is bright! 😊🌱

Programme Manager Sinéad talks Brexit, seeding change and herbs in a recent podcast with Lisa of @hobbyfarms across the water - hobbyfarms.com/episode-12-sin…

What's seed producer Jason at @leenorganics up to this month? Garlic and mustard and peas, oh my! seedsovereignty.info/a-seed-saving-…

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for our Seed Exchange programme is 31 Aug - commercial or community growers who want to take your seed production to new & creative levels, check it out! forms.gle/YuyfbDWySGddqX…

Is there a topic you really want to see at our upcoming #SeedGathering2021 on Oct 23/24th? Or is there a session you would like to be involved with? Let us know! 👂 airtable.com/shrZ3yfuGyjvnP…