NB. For information on 2024 Somerset seed swap events visit here.
There's a great line-up of community events this spring - send us details of your event if you're not on the list. Seed swaps are great way to share seeds, knowledge and resources and counteract the increasing control of the seed supply by a handful of large companies. See our resources page for more advice on setting up a seed swap.
A round-up of Somerset Seed Swap events (by date):
Glastonbury Seedy Sunday - Sun 5 Feb, 11-3, Red Brick Building.
Highbridge – Sat 18 Feb, Forge Rhyne Allotments (near Aldi)
Frome Seed Swap & Potato day - Sun 19 Feb, 10 - 3, Cheese and Grain.
Bridgwater - Seed the Day - Sat 25 Feb,10 – 3, Somerset Film at The Engine Room, Bridgwater + screening environmental films.
Tinkers Bubble Community seed swap, nr Stoke Sub Hamden – Sun 26 Feb, 2-4, (in the barn)
(North) Sedgemoor Seed Swap, Sat 11 March, 10-12noon, Café at The Pavilion, Lympsham, BS24 0DN
Green Ilminster - Gardeners' seed & plant swap, Sat 1 April, 2-4, Ilminster Parish Rooms
+ Seed saving links and resources:
https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/expert-advice/garden-management/seed-saving
https://www.seedsovereignty.info/
https://shop.permaculture.co.uk/a-guide-to-seed-saving-seed-stewardship-seed-sovereignty.html