Seedy Saturday returns on Saturday, 11th March 2023, at Timsbury Conygre Hall between 10am and 2pm.

The seed and spud spectacular offers growers at all stages and ages a fun and practical way to exchange seeds and tips; buy local products; and get involved in community activities.

The seed swap encourages visitors to bring some of their home-grown seeds and leave them for others to browse while taking something new home to try. This often includes heritage varieties that haven’t been in commercial production for years such as Veitch’s Pea, or localised varieties developed through the selection of seed over many years to produce a truly unique variety like the Farmborough Bean.

Now in its 13th year, this community event has stalls selling seeds and potatoes alongside spring bulbs, fruit bushes and trees, cottage perennials, herbs, plus homemade produce, local crafts, plant-based products and gifts.

There will also be expert talks and advice about bees, herbs, local wildlife, seed saving and composting, demonstrations, kids’ craft activities, and the kitchen café providing refreshments and delicious homemade treats.

Event organiser, Sam Ross says: “Between 300 and 500 people attend every year, not just from the local area but many parts of the UK as well as Europe.

This event marks the start of the growing season for seed swappers, amateur gardeners, allotment-holders, horticulturalists, and anyone passionate about nature and the environment.

The friendly, local and sustainable ethos encourages everyone to have fun growing plants, alongside saving and sharing seeds and stories with friends and neighbours.”

Seedy Saturday is run by a small group of local and dedicated volunteers and is sponsored by Pennard Plants and Beans and Herbs.

Visit www.seedysaturday.org.uk for more details.