Earlier this summer, we were invited to do a workshop at Chelsea Physic Garden as part of their Help Us Grow programme. The programme uses horticulture and art to create social and therapeutic opportunities for people recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We were welcomed by the group, who have already done a number of…Continue readingSeed saving workshop at Chelsea Physic Garden
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As we enjoy the excitement that comes with the height of the growing season, we have had some time to reflect on this year so far at London Freedom Seed Bank. For this year’s spring seed distribution, we decided to try something new, switching up our annual seed sharing event in favour of having a…Continue readingReflecting on a busy seed swap season and changes to LFSB structure
After COVID our seed network has taken some time to reconnect. We’ve missed the face-to-face sharing of knowledge and stories that comes with the sharing of seed. While the postal ordering system we put in place during the Pandemic meant that we were able to get valuable seed out to community gardens and growers right…Continue readingTime for collecting this years’ seeds!
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Seeking new steering group members
We are looking for new members to join the London Freedom Seed Bank Steering Group! The London Freedom Seed Bank (LFSB) is a grassroots, volunteer-led network of food growers and gardeners dedicated to saving, storing and distributing open-pollinated seed in London. Together we are building and stewarding a collection of over 170 London-grown primarily vegetable…Continue readingSeeking new steering group members