Southeast England Seed Sovereignty

Building a network of growers & gardeners producing, saving, selling, swapping and sowing local, open-pollinated seed across Southeast England. @HeleneSCSchulze

[Southeast England Seed Sovereignty @SEEnglandSeed]

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

https://t.co/0vVqlHgvBH

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

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

[Southeast England Seed Sovereignty @SEEnglandSeed]

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

[Southeast England Seed Sovereignty @SEEnglandSeed]

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

https://t.co/0vVqlHgvBH

[Southeast England Seed Sovereignty @SEEnglandSeed]

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 🌱🌱🌱

[The Gaia Foundation @GaiaFoundation]

"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: https://t.co/ZxDrl4Zl89

[Ireland's Seed Sovereignty @IrelandSeedSov]

Just reposting this in case it got lost in the madness of #SeedWeek https://t.co/uqx6rxzR94

[Beans and Herbs @beansandherbs]

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. https://t.co/FXlxo9ocPr See you there!

[Helene Schulze @HeleneSCSchulze]

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🌱

https://t.co/J4DDP6KB7b

[The Gaia Foundation @GaiaFoundation]

"#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:
https://t.co/S0RrbZW0gr

#SeedWeek

[The Gaia Foundation @GaiaFoundation]

"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:
https://t.co/tIsq7rNERs

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

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.

[Southeast England Seed Sovereignty @SEEnglandSeed]

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!
https://t.co/orhVaMksYv

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

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 https://t.co/8RqROy0OjP

[The Gaia Foundation @GaiaFoundation]

💚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 ➡️https://t.co/jJSSWlAVZi

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

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! 😊🌱

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

Programme Manager Sinéad talks Brexit, seeding change and herbs in a recent podcast with Lisa of @hobbyfarms across the water - https://t.co/qdieI6iKnD

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

What's seed producer Jason at @leenorganics up to this month? Garlic and mustard and peas, oh my! https://t.co/QbrFtcTKW5

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

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! https://t.co/HRdONSN6Rk

[SeedSovereigntyUkIreland @SeedSov]

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! 👂
https://t.co/9i9E7YZ6d3