What if…Bitterne Park grew enough food to share? Or just had fun growing veg with the kids? In gardens, on balconies, on patios, in plastic bags, in big pots, in planters?
What’s Involved?
It’s really simple. We have a BIG STASH OF FREE SEEDS to give away and want to help the Bitterne Park community use them, enjoy them and (if they want to) share their experience (both highs and lows). Here’s how it works:
Order your seeds
To get started, simply click on the button below, fill out the form, and we will be in touch regarding collection or delivery.
Join a group (optional)
If you would like to learn from other members of the community or have experience you would like to share, there are a few online groups you can join to ask questions, answer questions and just share your progress and experience.
Seed Catalogue
We have a huge variety of seeds available for all types of growing environment including beans, carrots, courgette, peppers, tomatoes and more!
- Beans (Edamame, French and Runners)
- Beetroot
- Broad Beans
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chives
- Cress
- Courgette
- Cucumber
- Herbs
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Marrow
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sunflower
- Sweetcorn
- Tomato
- Turnip
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay for the seeds or make a donation?
No. All the seeds are available for free.
Do I need to have previous experience growing food?
No. This project is for first time growers and experienced growers
Is the project Covid safe?
Yes. All seed collection and delivery will be done either without face-to-face contact, in a socially distanced way, or with face coverings if needed.
Get in touch – Any questions or want to get involved?
We welcome anyone able to help with organisation, seed distribution, and social media stuff so if you fancy that, drop us a message.
Help! We need a logo!
Can you or someone you know create a little local logo for us to use? If so, get in touch using the form above.
Our Goals
- Provide communities with the seeds and information they need to grow their own food
- Connect our communities through the shared joy of growing food
- Hold a mini harvest festival in Bitterne Park to share our produce!
Inspiration
The project is inspired, by Transition Southampton’s Imagine Southampton, St Denys Front Gardens Plus group, and Rob Hopkins’ book: From what is to What If – Unleashing the power of imagination to create the future we want and also by Green Island Veg Economy on the Isle of Wight, whose creation by Holly Masden early in the pandemic envisaged a community growing enough food to share.
Thank You to our supporters
Thank you to Haskins Garden Centre and the Cultivation Streets charity for supplying seeds to be distributed.
Thank you to the Transition Bounce Forward Project and the People’s Lottery Community Fund for providing some funding to help get the project off the ground.
