Thread by @GaiaFoundation

1. On day 4 of #SeedWeek our focus shifts to the north of England, where @NorthernSeedSov is working with amazing growers, seed libraries, artists (etc) to advance #SeedSovereignty

Check out this thread for some highlights...

2. N.England #SeedWeek Feature! 🌱

In this #SeedWeek blog, Charlie Gray takes us on a gives a whistle-stop tour of some of the most exciting #seed happenings across the North. 🧭

Importantly, both Lancashire and Yorkshire are represented!!🏵️

seedsovereignty.info/our-seeds-in-t…

3. One of the best seed producers around (considered 'northern' for the purposes of #SeedWeek!) is the @seedcoop, based in Lincolnshire. 🌱🌾

They can talk the talk, and they walk the walk 🙌

Find out more: seedcooperative.org.uk

4. Then there's the VERY COOL #LancasterSeedLibrary, started in 2015 to "bring back the lost skill of seed saving".

It's all part of the wider #TransitionLancaster initiative. #SeedWeek

Read more about it: seedsovereignty.info/our-seeds-in-t…

5. Moving westwards, we're featuring the work of the #SeedsofHope Bradford campaign, which is showing how community growing projects can bloom despite #COVID restrictions.

H/T @HortonComFarm @GrowToSchool #SeedWeek

tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/public…

6. Then there are the brilliant #ThosePlantPeople from West #Yorkshire.

They've released a new #SeedWeek video showing you how to develop a #landrace bean variety!!

Watch it here:

7. So. What next for the North?

If you're a grower/gardener based in N.England, get in touch with @NorthernSeedSov and consult our #SeedMap of the UK & Ireland to find amazing seed growers and initiatives near you:

seedsovereignty.info/near-me/ #SeedWeek