Seedy Saturday is back at Timsbury Conygre Hall on Saturday, 10th March from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now in its ninth year, Seedy Saturday continues to offer growers at all stages and ages a fun and practical way to share their own seeds, exchange tips and experiences, buy local products and learn about community activities.

The ‘seed and spud spectacular’ has a reputation for being lively and full of surprises, with a wealth of stalls to browse, and a hall that bustles with people keen to swap their locally grown seed varieties for something new and different for the coming growing season.

Visitors will be able make a donation if they have no seeds to swap, as well as buy from over fifty varieties of seed potatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, plants, local produce, crafts and gifts, and talk to seed, plant and garden experts.

Visitors will also be inspired by talks and other activities where they will be able to find out how to save and swap seeds; make their garden or allotment wildlife-friendly; learn what garden herbs can help to alleviate colds, and understand more about the humble potato; plus there will be free children’s art and craft activities and a kitchen café providing refreshments and delicious homemade treats.

Sam Ross, Seedy Saturday organiser, said: “Seedy Saturday is the must-attend event for seed swappers, amateur gardeners, allotment-holders, horticulturalists, and people passionate about their local environment and communities. It encourages people to have fun growing and saving local and heritage seeds, plus they can eat many of the results of their hard work too!

“Seedy Saturday has grown into a popular event over the past nine years, but at heart it remains a community seed swap for both experienced and aspiring growers who want to share their seeds, and tips on how to grow them.”

Seedy Saturday is run by a small group of local and dedicated volunteers and is sponsored by Pennard Plants, Beans and Herbs, and The Connies Tea Rooms. Visit: www.seedysaturday.org.uk for more details.