SCARIFF BASED Irish Seed Savers Association will be holding a community seed share event next Saturday (February 22nd).
Gardeners, plant lovers and curious minds have been invited to Irish Seed Savers much-anticipated community seed share event. The gathering offers an opportunity to explore new vegetable crops, promote biodiversity, and connect with a thriving community of growers and seed savers.
Gillian Lattimore, Communications and Development Manager explained, “Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, there’s something for everyone”. She said a world of seeds, stories and inspiration will be discovered with seasoned growers encouraged to share their expertise while persons with no seeds can simply come along and enjoy the event. Individuals bringing their seeds have been advised to label them with the crop type, variety,
Seed shares are crucial for preserving biodiversity and strengthening Ireland’s food system. Over 75% of edible plant varieties have been lost in the past century. By sharing seeds, attendees become part of a vital network protecting open-pollinated varieties for future generations.
Highlights of this year’s event include a children’s seed planting activity, tours of heritage seed gardens and food from the oven vegetarian food truck.
To accommodate attendees, the event will run in two time slots: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM. Tickets cost €6 per person and are free for children and supporters. It is a park and ride only event from Scariff Mart to Irish Seed Savers via a free bus. On-site parking is reserved exclusively for disability parking.
Last year’s event had the largest attendance recorded with over 196 seed swappers taking part. The Irish Seed Savers Association is an environmental organisation and social enterprise established in 1991.
