TIMSBURY’S Seedy Saturday proved once again why it is a firm local favourite.

Bathed in spring sunshine, Timsbury Conygre Hall was buzzing for the 16th annual seed swap event.

Gardeners, growers, and curious newcomers poured through the doors for a morning of seeds, plants, community, and inevitably excellent cake, said organisers.

The seed swap table, the beating heart of each event, was busy from the moment the doors opened, with visitors swapping seeds and swapping stories in equal measure.

Growing specialists Beans and Herbs and Pennard Plants brought seed potatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, and a tempting range of heritage and organic seeds and plants, alongside an array of local traders offering everything from crafts and gifts to homemade produce.

There was plenty to learn, too, as Avon Wildlife Trust, David Thorne (beekeeper), and the RSPB were all on hand to share their expertise on wildlife gardening, beekeeping, and sustainable living.

Younger visitors got creative in the crafts corner, and the kitchen café did a roaring trade in homemade cake and tea.

Two free talks drew packed audiences, including Lin Gauthier and Lynne Thorne, of the Somerset Beekeepers Association (central branch), giving a timely warning about the yellow-legged Asian hornet and what gardeners and beekeepers need to watch out for.

While Helen Gray, of Malago Medicinals, delighted the crowd with her talk ‘Weeds! What are they good for? (absolutely everything!)’, sending more than a few attendees home with a fresh fondness for what was growing between their paving slabs.

Sam Ross, event organiser, said: “What a day. The sunshine really set the tone.

“It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, and to welcome plenty of new ones, too.

"My heartfelt thanks go to all the volunteers, stallholders, and sponsors who make it possible, and to the community whose enthusiasm year after year makes Seedy Saturday so special.”