Seed Saving 101: Collecting and Storing Seeds from Your Garden

Seed Saving 101: Collecting and Storing Seeds from Your Garden

  • Ages 18+

Sustainability starts in your garden - learn how to easily collect and save seeds - or whether you should plant them straight away.

By Plews Garden Design

Date and time

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00 - 12:30 GMT+1.

Location

TN16 3HG

Sutherland Avenue Biggin Hill TN16 3HG United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event

About this event

  • Free venue parking

🌸🌿 Learn simple techniques to harvest, dry, and store seeds 🌿🌸

This workshop teaches you how to

· harvest seeds from vegetables, herbs, and flowers

· dry and store them properly

Learn what works, what doesn’t, and why your homegrown seeds might surprise you!

Ideal for gardeners interested in

· sustainability

· seed sovereignty

· stretching their budget

· growing plants that suit their garden conditions

And best of all… you’ll visit Marie’s garden, where you’ll get a guided tour and the chance to collect seeds directly from her plants to take home for your own garden!

NB there are some steep steps as the garden is on a hillside. If you have questions about accessibility please contact us before booking.

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or just curious about seed saving, you’ll leave with personalised advice for collecting seeds from the plants in your own garden, practical tips and a pocketful of seeds 🌼🌿

There will also be plants, seeds and a Plews Gardening notebook available to buy 🌿 🌸🌿

Frequently asked questions

Where do I park?

Some free parking on site, also free on road adjacent to venue and in nearby road.

Can I get there by public transport?

Yes. There are train stations and tram stops a bus ride away. Please use Google maps to plan your journey and allow extra time as buses are only half hourly.

Can I get a drink?

Tea / coffee / herbal tea / water are included in the price. Doors open at 9.45

What do I need to bring with me?

Gardening gloves for handing soil We suggest a notebook and pen (or digital note if you prefer) And there are Plews Gardening Notebooks & pencils to purchase

Will there be seeds and plants to buy?

Yes, there will be. Please bring cash as a donation to Hearing Dogs is requested for them.

What is included in the ticket price?

As part of your ticket price, a short garden tour forms part of the workshop. You also take home seeds and personalised advice for collecting seeds from the plants in your own garden. And of course tea / coffee .

Is there a discount if I book for 2 workshops on the same day?

Yes there is! If the 10% discount code isn’t applied when you check out, let us know so we can sort it for you.

Organised by

Plews Garden Design

Gardening Workshops with Expert Gardener, Designer, Teacher and Writer, Marie Shallcross of Plews Garden Design. Small group classes - never more than 10 attendees - ensure a personalised approach.

Attending one of Marie's workshops is more than just a learning experience: it's an inspirational journey. She brings her vast knowledge to life with simple explanations, practical demonstrations, gardening tips and tricks, ensuring you walk away with actionable ideas to implement in your garden.

On Sale 18 Jul 2025 at 20:00