Glasgow Seed Library
@glasgowseedlib
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A seed library project for urban growers, hosted by @cca_glasgow. Free, open-access, belongs to everyone. Sow, save, share, story the seeds 🌾 Ceasefire Now 🍉
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined February 2020
We loved having you with us Ahlam, come winnow more seeds with us soon 😌🌾
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CCA was shocked and dismayed to hear that a volunteer for Common Ground, a creative and social project within CCA, has been detained by the Home Office. We would appreciate your support in ensuring Youssef’s safety and well-being. https://t.co/MBSScMwEtB
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New Policy Podcast! This week, @thecommongreen talks to @rowanlear from @glasgowseedlib about how they preserve heritage plants by encouraging you borrow seeds to grow, harvest and return. https://t.co/BizE4zMWPh
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💪Join our committee! We have an open call for a volunteer committee member! Deadline ~ 24th April. Help support our programming and administration, overseeing the running of our gallery, cinema and studios. 🔗Apply/full details: https://t.co/3G5kMyeDqO
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🌷🥬 Ready to get growing? Want new seeds to sow? Come browse @glasgowseedlib, mix compost, make compostable pots, meditate with plants and learn new ways of waking up your seeds. 📅 Sat 15 April, 2–4pm 📍 @Hidden_Gardens 👩👩👦 All ages, free, drop-in! https://t.co/c8o35XH8IX
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Ready to get growing? Looking for new seeds to sow?
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🌽🌞 Where does sweetcorn come from and how did it get here? In a final Colonial Seeds event @CCA_Glasgow, @DesireeCoral shares her research into the cultural significance of corn to Andean cultures, in conversation with @francismckee. Find out more:
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Where do our seeds come from? How did they get here? How have their cultural meanings changed?
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Big fans of Real Seeds’ lovely hand-designed packets? Now you can print out their DIY packet design to make great gifts of your own saved seeds! The gift that keeps on giving! https://t.co/RWZ2WLKx89
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🫘🍃 Where do beans come from? Gather this Thursday, for a discussion led by @DesireeCoral about the bean, and its journey from a wild vine in the Americas. Plus enjoy a pay-what-you-can community meal @KinningParkComp, celebrating all things bean! https://t.co/J5hbkoQwXO
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Where do our seeds come from? How did they get here? How have their cultural meanings changed?
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🪴 Got a favourite plant you'd like to share? From rosemary to roses, all sorts of herbs and flowers can grow from cuttings. Learn how to make your plants multiply with artist + gardener @marthaorbach, in a workshop at @bowlinggreenpol! Free, book here: https://t.co/fhOfX4QRt4
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We’re down to the last few crates of potatoes and onions to give away! Come along to Toryglen Community Base to collect today/tomorrow (10am-4pm). Bring a bag 🥔🧅
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Following on from discussion points at a workshop delivered for @glasgowseedlib - forest plants are flowering a whole week earlier! Very important to see our own personal observations reflected in peer-reviewed scientific literature.
Forest plants now flower a week earlier than a century ago. An important article published last week in @NewPhyt: https://t.co/I3n4LVG25L Alongside a press release: https://t.co/OMI8GMjuh8
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Our MAY newsletter is out! 🌿 lightly, tendrils continues 🌟 Renèe Helèna Browne's Intermedia show 🧠 @MH_arts festival 🦵 @crypticglasgow Nights 🎥 @CinemaAttic 🎶 @ceoliscraic music 📣 Opportunities! + @glasgowseedlib, CCA Annex and much, much more! https://t.co/aTlOYg1tr0
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🌾🐞 Fancy getting outdoors + green-fingered? Join our Field Day @LambhillStables this Saturday! Our tasks include sowing seeds, companion planting, testing soil, filling beds and netting. All welcome, refreshments provided. Drop in between 11am–3pm. https://t.co/NdR0ZF8l8i
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Want to learn to grow from seed-to-seed? Join a small and social garden team to help us prepare, sow, grow and harvest.
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1/3 Calling all Glasgow veg growers! We have a wide variety of seed potatoes and onion sets available for free, which were donated to us by @AllotmentsForum following Potato Day. They are ready to plant now. 🥔🧅
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Just 3 DAYS LEFT to apply to join our Seed team! We're looking for an innovative Tech and Programme Support to complete our small but mighty team. Sound like you? Apply by 14 April! https://t.co/7eo00bn5Mb
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🧬 What's inside a seed? How do plants learn? How can saving seed support climate resilience? To answer these qu's, we begin a new online seminar series with plant geneticist @emilyxarmstrong, supported by @ClimateFringe. Find out more and book a spot: https://t.co/xvAIuAWuaq
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🪱 How can we take care of our soil and all that lives in and around it? Join @glasgowseedlib for a workshop this Saturday on nurturing the soil, exploring ways to make natural fertilisers care for our ground. https://t.co/w946XZXtSa
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Let's Get Greening - Saturday 16th April Join @GreenGarnethill and us for a fun filled afternoon of greening activities! More information to follow 🪱🐞
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🌾🌎 What are the effects of our exotic food habits? Seed library artist / researcher in residence, @DesireeCoral shares stories of Quinoa's journey to our plates. Join us @MILKcafeglasgow, Thu 14 April, 6.30-7.30pm + pop in early to browse the seeds! https://t.co/fE8yWesD01
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Hedgerow Meeting - 22nd March 1-2pm Join us to discuss and plan our hedgerow and planting projects for this year. We're looking for people to be active and take on roles to help support greening the area. Meeting at Garnetbank Primary. Capacity is limited so DM to book a place!
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