Saving Seed

Thu Sep 12 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC+01:00

42 Acres | Frome

42 Acres
Publisher/Host42 Acres
Saving Seed
Advertisement
Explore how and why to collect, save, store & share open-pollinated seed. Leave with new skills & ethical, local, organic seed to grow/share
About this Event

All seeds contain a story. They carry a memory of the soil in which they've grown, and possess within them all the information they need to transform. Seed stories are also part of our community - seeds have been traditionally passed down through generations, connecting crops and flowers to local culture and cuisine.

Join us as we get closer to the life cycle of plants and deepen our connection with nature. Learn how different plants reproduce, and how the gardeners at 42 acres harvest, clean, dry, and store a variety of seeds from our beautiful, edible ornamental gardens.

Saving seed is a vital aspect of food sovereignty. By repeatedly saving seed from the healthiest plants on our own plots, we can grow and share plants well-suited to our location. This practice helps to promote biodiversity, autonomy, good health, and accessibility to food. It's a fascinating, rewarding experience.

You'll leave with a living part of 42 acres - ethical, local, organic seed to plant and grow. Plus, the skills that will allow you to continue the cycle at home and become part of the story.

*All our seeds are open-pollinated and open-source. Please feel free to share, re-use and breed them as you wish (as long as you don't restrict others from using them).

After this Experience, You're Welcome to:

  • Explore 173 acres of regenerative estate and nature reserve
  • Visit our pioneering agriwilding projects.
  • Swim in our 7-acre lake (at your own risk)
  • Take our row boat/ SUP boards/ canoes

Stay Over:

As with all our workshops, upon booking you'll receive a 20% discount code for use if you would like to stay overnight (the day before or night of your experience). A little gift from 42 Acres to help support workshop participants to extend & enrich their stay on the land. Your voucher is redeemable at: www.42acres.com/our-rooms

Terms & Conditions:

https://www.42acres.com/terms-and-conditions-workshops-and-experiences

Please note:

We cannot allow dogs on this experience

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

42 Acres, 42 Acres, Frome, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 42.00

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Frome

Banco De Gaia Album launch
Thu Sep 12 2024 at 06:00 pm Banco De Gaia Album launch

23 Bath St

Banco De Gaia - Album launch
Thu Sep 12 2024 at 07:00 pm Banco De Gaia - Album launch

23 Bath St, BA111DJ Frome, United Kingdom

Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show 2024 (OFFICIAL)
Sat Sep 14 2024 at 09:00 am Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show 2024 (OFFICIAL)

Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show

Seb Fontaine & Jon Pleased Wimmin - Cheese & Grain, Frome
Sat Sep 14 2024 at 07:00 pm Seb Fontaine & Jon Pleased Wimmin - Cheese & Grain, Frome

Cheese and Grain

Fussels Fine Foods Tour and Tasting with Frome Chamber
Wed Sep 18 2024 at 11:30 am Fussels Fine Foods Tour and Tasting with Frome Chamber

Fussels Fine Foods Ltd

Nature connection and mindfulness retreat day - Autumn
Sat Sep 21 2024 at 10:00 am Nature connection and mindfulness retreat day - Autumn

Vallis Farm, Frome

Frome is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Frome Events