SEED SWAP Bristol 2019 (What is Bristol Seed Swap?)

Seed Swap Bristol. Today I meet the organisers of Bristol seed swap and learn about the history and reasons for the seed swap. I talk with Ruth who set up the first of these seed swaps in the city to find out what inspired her to start it and to Diane, the coordinator of this year's event, about the reasons to hold the seed swap and their call for more volunteers to help.
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If you are interested to learn more or to become involved in the next seed swap in Bristol, you can find more information at bit.ly/2tfVOkQ or bit.ly/2WWzMB0
Ruth at Steepholding in Somerset bit.ly/2SGJd8x
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Erica's Little Welsh Garden / @ericaslittlewelshgarden
Gardiner's Plot • Bristol seed swap 2019
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[@LizZorab]

Don't forget to watch Erica's video which shows you lots more of what happens at the seed swap. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYmsp2eFfZKUo80

[@universalgardener2531]

What a fantastic way to spend an afternoon! I enjoyed seeing you on Erica's video as well. I look forward to seeing which seeds you chose to take home :)

[@janinekroon7043]

Great video. Every year I'm looking forward to visit a seedswap. Not so much swaps yet in the Netherlands, but it's growing. It's the special atmosphere and a lot of beautifull people which is unique for seedswap. I always got inspired and motivated and highly positive about what I try to accomplished in my garden.

[@omneignotum]

Very inspirational! Thank you, Liz - I'm off now to research seed swaps in my area.

[@rebeccajosteelman563]

Good morning Liz, sharing seeds is an awesome practice for growers :-),... much love and hugs

[@fivetopsfarm8061]

Fantastic interviews Liz!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@tyddynbryn1344]

Fantastic!! I’m getting quite excited for the Carmarthen one!! 😁

[@nicolaj3294]

Great interviews looks like a wonderful day.

[@ronaldandsusanshaws-growing]

Great Video Liz, Thanks for sharing, Take care.

[@50shadesofgreen]

good day to you Liz !!thanks for sharing this specail day out with us at Bristol seed swap !!good luck with any of the seeds you picked up today

[@utopiai-long-for6519]

I live in WsM and didn’t know about this organisation so many thanks for sharing.

[@stephiefultz]

How exciting to go and swap seeds!! Thanks for sharing 🎋

[@freakygeak]

wow looks like whole family's like to seed swap I've seen several toddlers walk by :) great plan hope it never stops :) thanks for sharing

[@younggroundgrows]

Oh wow Liz! If I'd known you were in Bristol I would've said hello :) next year I'll keep a look out should you be there! Love your channel.

[@CluelessHomesteaders]

Very nice video, thanks. I’m going to my first seed swap this coming weekend...

[@Annie.xx-xx]

I'll have to see if there's any seed swaps in my town. I didn't realise how important local seed growing was. That was a brilliant video liz. Thank you xxx💟

[@LizZorab]

You aren't the only one Annie, I hadn't really got my head around the 'local' thing either :-)

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

Great stuff Liz!!

[@LizZorab]

Thanks Steve, I did wonder if you'd make it to Bristol to go to the seed swap, is there one more local to you? Stroud perhaps?

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

@@LizZorab I'll watch out for it next year. Stroud had its Potato Day last week

[@hilarylonsdale608]

Off to Northampton's Seedy Saturday in a week :)

[@LizZorab]

Excellent! I hope you have fun :-)

[@janwilletts1986]

It would be good to meet you Hilary, I am one of the organisers! Come and say Hi, I will be on the book stall,!

[@hilarylonsdale608]

@@janwilletts1986 looking forward to it!

[@LauraMichelGreenRaven]

That explains it! Both you and Erica from Bristol. Lol

[@GardeningforBeginners]

Off to google any in Dorset

[@FoodForestPermaculture]

Fantastic . FFP

[@walnuttreehomestead3149]

Would love to start a seed swap in our village talked to a few people from the allotment and they are very interested

[@athyvandenberg289]

Hi Liz, I wish there was something like that in Dumfriesshire. I have been sharing my seeds with my landlady in Steeton, where I have been working for a few month now. I have been giving more away then receiving but I don’t mind that as now my seeds are not going to waste. Eveline

[@LizZorab]

Kirkcudbright's Gardening Society holds a seed swap :-) I have no idea if this is too far away from you, but here's the info. info.dumgal.gov.uk/ClubsandOrganisations/Home/Details/4286

[@athyvandenberg289]

Liz Zorab - Byther Farm Hi Liz, Kirkcudbright is 1.5 hours from Kirkpatrick Fleming. I checked out the link, but it seems to be an old one from 2014 and the website gives an error. But I will try the telephone number some time.

[@athyvandenberg289]

Hi Liz, thanks anyway I forgot to say that.

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

I checked out Ruth at steepholding . I wish they were nearer

[@LizZorab]

I offered veg box locally a couple of years ago, but no one was interested in them on a regular basis. I'll do a bit more research into CSAs and try again this year.

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

@@LizZorab Yes it's difficult if you don't have regular orders. You are a little too far from me. SPYROS my husband just doesn't like going out in the car .I usually have to shop local. If we are going on holiday he will grin and bear it. I would have loved to visit and talked to Ruth about her cheese making. It's just too far for a day out. Plumber came cut big area of the wall in my bedroom to get to pipe in bathroom. Fixed the pipe ,took out the soaking wet insulation and took of skirting. The fine dust was awful. I,m waiting for a call from builder to tell what and when they will go to next step. They may have to take more section of the partition wall as all behind skirting was wet so the insulation could be wet behind the wall. I, m currently renting so I,m not in charge of the situation but things seem to be moving ahead I just don't know how long it will take to fully dry, I definitely need that holiday. Have a great day xxxx Margaret

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Erica has a video about the advantages of local seeds? What did she call it?

[@LizZorab]

It's on her live chat about saving seeds.

[@margaretsofocleous8137]

My husband love those beans .They look like what he calls fasoulia. Did you call them gigantes . Same thing. Cypriots eat a plate of them with olive oil and lemon. My father loved to grow broad beans .Goucha in Greek. Beans just don't agree with me ,although I eat black eyed beans with a green vegetable called lahana with olive oil and lemon. I must try to find out if it has an English name. Looks as if you had a great day out at the seed swap. Love Margaret in Pontypridd

[@LizZorab]

I love Greek Gigantes beans, they have a fabulous taste!