Mid Argyll Seed Coop

19/10/2026

Our seed savers gathered on Sunday at Kilmartin Museum to share their stories and seed harvests from the 2026 growing season 🌱

We looked at the different drying stages of our seed harvests, some interesting variations in our 'District Nurse' bean crop, what storage options work best for us and discussed the different challenges of growing our seed crops in various locations in Mid Argyll, all whilst shelling beans and peas for the seed library ✨

We also discussed the future of the project and what we'd like to expand to do next year both in Dunadd and beyond to support more Argyll residents to grow their own and start saving seeds in their communities - we can't wait! 🏡

If you'd like us to visit your growing project or you're keen to get involved with the 2027 seed saving group then please email us - [email protected]

17/10/2026

09/09/2026

🌾 Food doesn't just arrive. It's grown, caught, shared and protected, and here in Argyll and Bute, climate change is putting real pressure on all of that.

ABCAN is launching Food Resilience in Our Changing Climate a new webinar series exploring what it will take to feed ourselves well into the future. Six sessions are planned in total, three confirmed so far, with more to be announced 👀

🦌 First up, 22 September: deer management for biodiversity and food resilience, with Stephen Sloss from Forest,Field & Glen and our Rainforest Manager Ian Dow. We'll explore the role of wild venison in a resilient local food system, and how responsible deer management links to rainforest regeneration and woodland recovery.

Two more sessions follow: 🌱 seed sovereignty on 20 October with Baleveolan Croft and Mid Argyll Seed Coop, and 🌊 thriving seas with Open Seas on 17 November.

Free, online, 6:30–8pm. Book your place 👇
https://bit.ly/3SxRGvX

30/05/2026

Phew has the past few months been busy! We're seeing fantastic activity from our seed savers right now & the conversation is happening in our WhatsApp veg growing group too ✨ (message us for a 🔗)

We hope you're all managing the rain/frost/heatwave type mix we've all been having 🥴 a shame to have the 🌧️ back this week but overnight temps are finally good for most crops! 🥳

We hope to be sharing more as our volunteers seed crops start to produce but check out our stories for little tips or ideas from local growers or other amazing folks to help you 🌱✨

Also popping out a message to say we're so looking forward to heading over to Tighnabruaich in a few weeks to chat all things seeds saving 🌱🫛 it's now sold out but maybe see some of you there?

Growing Food in Temperate Rainforest – Cnocan a Chorra, Ardlamont, Sat 13 Jun 2026 - Join us for the first in a two part event exploring food growing in temperate rainforest  - from back garden to farm scale. Come and join the conversation with a visit to Cnocan a Chorra smallholding where we'll ...

09/04/2026

Act are offering a new round of Carbon Literacy training particularly aimed at individuals involved in volunteering/community activities - See the post/flyer for how to get signed up!

Our next role out of free and online The Carbon Literacy Project training is later this month!

If you live or work in Argyll and Bute and want a place to explore localised climate resilience, how we can adapt to changes in our weather patterns, how we can maximise our opportunities in sustainable careers, and much more... this is for you.

This course is specifically aimed at Argyll and Bute Third Sector staff and wider community groups looking to upskill. This training can form part of your Workplace CPD. Sign up as an individual or as part of a wider group!

To sign up, or find out more, contact Jamie at [email protected]

Priority given to members of ACT, Time for Change Argyll & Bute or Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface or those working with Argyll and Bute Council Highlands and Islands Enterprise (or any other Carbon Literate Organisations).


Funded by the The Scottish Government Climate Hubs Programme and supporting Climate Ready Regions

31/03/2026

Have you started sowing your seeds for 2026 yet? Our Seed Savers Group met for the first time online last week for an introduction to seed saving & to chat about our seed crop plans! 🌼

We now have a whatsapp group where our members will be able to share encouragement and tips with each other to support the growth of their seed crop 🫛🌱

There is still time to get involved with our Seed Savers group, email us at [email protected] and we can add you to the group and send you the recording of our zoom session ✨

21/03/2026

Thanks to all who made it out last night to Ford Village Hall for our Film night social & last seedswap of Spring 🌱

We still have tatties leftover so do get in touch if you'd like some & we can organise a local collection or if you know of a local group/school who would benefit from growing tatties this year 🥔 ✨

We also have our first zoom meetup for seed savers on Monday evening - do pm us if you haven't got details & want to join our wonderful group of seed savers 🌱

Thanks must go to Seed Sovereignty Programme in Scotland who we spoke about lots last night & have learnt so much from. Also to Act ABCAN for funding us & to Andrea & Steve for putting the bar on at Ford Village Hall also 🙏

13/03/2026

Seed Savers Group for 2026 - Read below for how you can get involved & details of our first online meetup 🌱

What you need to join the Seed Savers group -
- You need to be able to dedicate space in your garden or community plot to grow plants for seed
- You ideally have 1-2 years experience with growing food (& dealing with challenges like pests)
- You can join our whatsapp group, where we will share updates through the season and you ask questions
- At the end of the season we will ask you to complete a record about your seed crop and attend a late Summer gathering to process and collect in the seed for the coop
(there’ll be crop failures & that’s okay!)

Seed Saver Group Zoom Intro Meeting on Monday March 23rd from 7pm - Please PM us for the zoom link.
There will be a brief introduction to seed saving and more information on what we're asking you to do when growing seed for the coop. More importantly this meeting will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss our seed crop plans together! We will be recording the meeting for those that cannot make it.

10/03/2026

We have seed tatties for you to try🥔!

These will be available at our Mid Argyll Seed Coop Seed Social Film Night next Friday or you can contact us to grab any leftovers if you can't make it (please PM us) Suggested donation is 40p per tuber 🥔🥔🥔

Whether you grow in the ground, in pots or in grow bags, potatoes are one of the easiest crops for beginner growers with very little outdoor space required 🌱 We will be on hand to share growing tips at the above event too ✨

We have the following varieties available from Scottish company 'Potato House' that are either Scottish heritage varieties or known to grow well in our climate -
Pentland Javelin (first early)
Kestrel (second early)
Arran Victory Organic (main crop)
Cara Organic (main crop)
Valor (main crop)

We look forward to seeing you next Friday at Ford Village Hall!