‘Gardener’s Delight’ – South Brent Seed Swap & Social Cafe

Saturday 15 February 2025: ‘Gardener’s Delight’ – South Brent Seed Swap & Social Café from 11am-3pm

Presented by the Seed Swap Collective supported by Sustainable South Brent in the HUB in the Old School Community Centre.

Come along; bring, swap, share & discover new seeds.

We’d love to welcome all gardeners, from beginners to ‘old hands’; with or without seeds to swap.

• Use our microscope to examine soil health.
• Buy seed potatoes for your spring planting.
• Win at our raffle & fun quiz.

1pm: Gardeners’ Question Time – bring your questions. Specialist topics include seed saving & successful germination, no dig growing & soil health, composting, and gardening to benefit wildlife. The panel will comprise:

• Fred Groom (from Vital Seeds, Ashburton);
• Mel Harvey (from School Farm CSA, Dartington);
• Mike Ingram (local botanist with a conservation and land management background – gardening for wild life);
• Francis Tophill (Gardeners World).

New this year – Recycle your unwanted gardening and wildlife books at our book bring or buy and choose new books to inspire you gardening needs and support your gardening community. All funds raised go to charity..

There will also be a wonderful Café serving soup, scones, cakes and hot drinks.

Save for the Seed Swap: there is a box of small brown envelopes available in the Hub to pop your seeds in.

Tuesdays 21 & 28 January & 11 February from 6.30-8.30pm, there will be creative evenings in the Hub to prepare for the seed swap, All welcome; Tea and Cake provided.

We would welcome contributions for raffle prizes – please text Dominic on 07770956381.

We would also welcome helpers to set up from 7pm on Friday 14^th and on the day itself.

If you would like to get more involved and help at this event, or for more information please contact Carol on 0790 0666074 or email halfmoonfield@planetmail.com.

NB. There is a wonderful display over February, supporting the Seed Swap, in the Old School Corridor Gallery.