Irish Seed Savers will host the Annual Community Seed Exchange on Saturday 25th February – an exciting event for individuals, gardening and community groups to come together to share and swap seeds!
Bring any spare seeds, or your own saved seeds, to share and swap with other growers. From rare to the everyday varieties, this event helps promote biodiversity and by sharing seeds we are building a more resilient food system.
“Growing your own food from seed is an amazing way to reduce your food costs and expend the right kind of energy…physical effort! An added bonus is improved mental health from being outside working the soil and connecting with nature. The Annual Community Seed Exchange is the perfect opportunity to share the excitement of the emerging springtime by sharing any extra seeds you may have and if you don’t have any seeds saved yet, you are still very welcome to come get some. And remember, after you’ve grown your own, save some seeds to share next year!”
Deirdre Morrissey, Seed Bank CuratorAs Ireland’s leading food crop conservation organization, Irish Seed Savers have been saving and sharing rare heirloom seed varieties for over 30 years. It is through seed sharing events that these rare seed varieties continue to thrive in local community gardens and allotments all around the country.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy all that our Organic Seed Gardens, Heritage Orchards and Native Woodland have to offer. This is a ticketed event and we are urging everyone to purchase their tickets in advance via Eventbrite.ie.
The Seed Exchange will take place over two-time slots to facilitate ease of numbers; 12pm to 2pm and 2pm to 4pm. Visit www.irishseedsavers.ie/blog for full details.
Café open 12 to 4pm with delicious food by the East Clare Community Co-Op Garden Café
Tickets for Supporters and Children are Free
Tickets for Non-Supporters are €6
