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12, 2025
Safeguarding the Future: A New Chapter for the Heritage Fruit Tree Collection
In a landmark move for plant conservation and food security in Ireland, the Irish Seed Savers Association (ISSA) is proud to announce a significant new partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). This collaboration marks a historic step forward in our shared mission to protect Ireland’s rich horticultural heritage, with the [...]
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08, 2025
Heritage Seed Gardens Tour – Friday 22nd August
Add to your calendars for an unforgettable experience at Irish Seed Savers in County Clare. Join us on Friday August 22nd, for a day of free guided tours through the enchanting heritage seed gardens, as we celebrate our cultural heritage. Heritage Seed Gardens Tour Join our expert garden team for a tour of the [...]
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10, 2024
A Visit to Garden Organic and the Heritage Seed Library
Exploring the Heritage Seed Library Gillian and Arabella were welcomed by Catrina Fenton, Head of the Heritage Seed Library, who guided them through the facility and gardens. The team learned about the organization’s growing for seed, seed processing and seed drying processes. The HSL’s crop garden features main crops, calendula, and comfrey collections. The [...]
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06, 2024
The Mayo Common Cabbage at Ashford Castle
The Mayo Common Cabbage doesn’t sound like much, and it might not grab your attention when flicking through the Irish Seed Savers catalogue at first glance. However, thanks to Irish Seed Savers it has made for a very interesting vegetable despite its name. I only became aware of the heritage variety a few [...]
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06, 2024
Celebrating Heritage and Community: The Calli Collective’s Mayo Common Cabbage Project
The Calli Collective is a unique collaborative arts initiative that places food and people at its heart. This project brings together plants, pots, and people to foster community engagement, promote knowledge exchange, and support localized food systems and biodiversity. Visual artist Niamh Gibbons from the Calli Collective recently shared insights into their work [...]
