The sun is shining, the sky is blue, nature is bursting into life again and so must you. Yes, that’s right. It is now time for us to start thinking about climbing out of hibernation and springing back into action in the garden. This may sound easier said than done but there could never be a better time for taking such steps. And for those of you who aren’t quite ready to part with your winter warmers then perhaps looking at the possibilities available with indoor gardening may be the perfect way to get you going. Not only this, it is also a brilliant way to introduce children to gardening and the wonders of nature.

In helping you and your family get into the spirit of gardening again, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and his team of expert gardeners have organised an event next weekend on Saturday 26th March 2011 at River Cottage in Dorset. The ‘Get Growing in Spring’ Festival is intended to provide all the latest tips and advice on how easy it can be to grow your own fruit and vegetables, both indoors and outdoors, and also the benefits of becoming more green fingered.

Most importantly, we at Secret Seed Society will be making an appearance accompanied by our ‘Seed City Museum’ where the children will be able to create their own famous vegetable beings and hang them up in the Gallery along the likes of Julius Caesar Salad, Tina Turnip, Jamie Olive and Napoli-onion! The Secret Seed Society story and seed packs will also be available on the day to show just how much fun it can be for children to grow their own fruit and vegetables. It is a wonderful day out that is enjoyable for all the family. We look forward to seeing you there!

Important Event Information

When?

Saturday 26th March 2011

Where?

River Cottage HQ, Park Farm, Trinity Hill Road, Axminster, EX13 8TB

Time?

10:30am – 4:00pm

Admission Charges?

£14.50 (Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and do NOT require a ticket)

We have exciting top secret news for you! . . .

Word in Seed City is that Parsley Bussell, the famous ballerina in Carla Carrot’s ‘What Will I Be?’, will be leaping her way down to River Cottage next weekend! Not only this, there may even be sightings of Bruss-Lee Sprout the best martial arts actor in the world!

River Cottage is the home of our great eco-warrior friend Huge Fennel Withastalk. The ‘Get Growing in Spring’ Festival will help all you budding gardeners start growing all your favourite fruit and veg. With all the latest tips and gardening equipment, you’ll be all set up to start digging and sowing your seeds!

Oh, I almost forgot…and just to add to all this fantastic news, Seed City Museum itself is coming along too! Where you’ll see even more famous Seedizens AND get the chance to create some of your very own! Whether it’s Julius Ceasar Salad Leaves, Juicy Lush Strawberry’s (JLS) or Harry Pepper from Harry Pepper and The Chamber of Secret Seeds, it’s entirely up to you. Be as creative as you can and you’ll be able to see your very own drawing up in the Seed City Museum Gallery!

So, important information for Seed Agents:

Where to be?

River Cottage

When?

Saturday 26th March 2011

What Time?

10:30am – 4:00 pm

Admission Charges?

£14.50 per adult (Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult but do not require tickets)

This is top-notch stuff, not to be missed! So if you think that you have what it takes to create the best famous vegetable beings then come join us!

Look out for our Giant Veg Hats!