Introduction to Urban Seed Saving

Want to try your hand at saving seeds?
Ever wondered about pollination and how plants reproduce?
Curious about a local food system and seed sovereignty?

Join experienced seed grower and Salisbury Centre seed librarian Hannah Brazil in this informal hands-on workshop introducing the basics of urban seed saving.
Together we will explore the food and wildflower garden at the Centre, learn to notice flowering plants and their seeds, as well as what they have to teach us.
Topics touched upon include pollination and healthy seed production, various seed-saving and sharing practices and how best to care for different types of seed. The focus will vary according to what we find in the garden and group interest.
This workshop is aimed at beginner seed savers and anyone keen to start exploring the world of urban seed saving. No experience necessary and all questions welcome.

Suggested donation: £5 - 10

Participation in our community-led events is often on a voluntary ‘by donation’ basis. This means that nobody is expected to make a payment if they cannot afford to do so. However, any donations received will be shared between the Centre and the facilitator, helping to make the events’ programme sustainable as well as to provide some reciprocity towards community facilitators’ time and skills offered.

Where a “suggested donation” is listed, this is just an indication of what the event might cost if it was ticketed – it is fine to donate less (or nothing at all). Donating is one way to show your appreciation for the value of the Salisbury Centre. Please consider ‘paying it forward’ by donating a bit extra if you can afford, helping to keep it possible for everyone to take part, regardless of their circumstances.

To donate:

bring cash on the evening, or

donate online on www.salisburycentre.org/donate (using “Seed saving” as REFERENCE).

pay with card at the front door, please add a reference (eg. Seed saving) using the pen icon top right on the pay-point screen

IMPORTANT

• Bring a bag, a jar, or tupperware in case there are seeds to take home.
• Wear clothes suitable for the weather, we will be outside for most of the time
• Please let the organizer know if you DO NOT want to be in photos.

For further information or any questions, please contact the organizer:

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Salisbury Centre, 2 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom