Seed to Seed (Harvesting, Saving & Sharing)

Following on from the three-part series, in collaboration with The Wash House Garden and Glasgow Community Food Network, this final event draws close to the seed harvesting of the culinary landrace grown together in Glasgow this year.

Join us for the closing of the series Seed to Seed, where we tend to the Desert Spirit Landrace (DSL) crop to taste, process seed, and share thoughts and discussions around growing diverse populations in communities.

The very special variety, Desert Spirit Culinary Landrace, is a diverse and beautiful landrace of squash that was originally selected for taste by Wild Mountain Seeds in Colorado. We are growing this squash in honour of Casey Piscura farmer, plant breeder, and community seed saver.

The event will cover the following:

• Discussion on DSL squash and what is a landrace

• Discussion on how to select for taste

• Tasting the harvest

• Processing and cleaning seeds

• Learning about seed care and storage

• An opportunity to share culinary ideas and eat together

This workshop will blend skill-sharing with storytelling, seasonal rhythms, and gentle reflection on the cycles of land and life. In addition to tasting each of the different squash, we'll also make something simple and nourishing to share within the duration of the event.

Some of the squash seeds will be deposited in Glasgow Seed Library for the community to borrow and grow in 2026, and some will be distributed as part of a national crowd breeding initiative led by The Gaia Foundation.

About the organisers

Glasgow Seed Library is a collection of seeds and a community of growers. Throughout the year, we run free workshops, talks and events around seed saving, community growing, food justice and earth care. The library stocks organic and open-pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seeds for everyone to borrow, grow and save. By learning to save and share seed locally, we can nurture unique varieties and adapt our plants to a changing Scottish climate.

Kinning Park Complex has a long history of education and activism. It is a place that has served its communities and been protected by its communities for over 100 years. The garden group meet every Monday from 2-4pm, to build the community garden together.

Food & Climate Action Project is a five year partnership project, lead by Glasgow Community Food Network with five "host" organisations. The project aims to co-design with communities a kind, fair & resilient food system in Glasgow. We do this by co-ordinating talks, workshops, groups, & spaces for people to connect & mobilise over food & climate issues.

Accessibility

Kinning Park Complex is fully wheelchair accessible, including toilets.

There is a hearing loop - please let us know if you require this.

Kinning Park has a quiet and prayer room.

The session will be relaxed and informal. Participation & peer learning encouraged.

Getting here

Closest transport links are:

• Kinning Park subway station, approx 1 min walk

• Edwin Street bus stop, serviced by 9, 9A, 10, 38, 38A, 90, 121, 153, 190, N9, approx 4 min walk

• Mare Street bus stop, serviced by 9, 9A, 10, 38, 38A, 90, 121, 153, 189, approx 5 min walk

There is limited street parking close to the venue and two car parking spaces and a loading bay on-site available for those who require a parking space for accessibility reasons.

There is secure bike storage on site.