Great American Seed Up at Phoenix Baptist Church Oct. 11-12
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press
The Great American Seed Up — a one-of-a-kind, pop-up bulk seed buying bazaar — is gearing up for its 10th annual event, scheduled to take place at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix this October.
The event is during the evening hours of Friday, Oct. 11, and during the day Saturday, Oct. 12, according to a press release.
This globally unique one-of-a-kind gathering offers attendees an immersive experience where they can physically interact with a diverse range of seeds, fostering a deeper connection with gardening and the planting process, representatives of the event say.
“Do you know that our grocery stores only have a three-day food supply,” said The Great American Seed Up cofounder, Greg Peterson, in a prepared statement. “And there may be only a couple of racks of seeds at the big box store. This event is about strengthening our local food system, by teaching our community how to grow and save open-pollinated seeds.”
Registration is $7.50 per day, granting entry to the ‘Seed Room’ for seed purchasing, as well as access to an abundance of online educational resources and live internet presentations. Early registration is now open on the event’s website, HERE.
The event showcases a seed bazaar stocked with generous quantities of open-pollinated, non-GMO vegetable, wildflower, flower, grain, and herb seed varieties at significantly discounted prices. By eliminating packaging and printing costs, savings are transferred to event attendees. The selection includes a continually expanding variety of seeds, with this year’s additions encompassing more vegetables (with a focus on tomatoes), grains, flowers, and even cover crops.
The Seed Up caters to all levels of seed enthusiasts, from market farmers to home gardeners.
Families, community groups, and individuals passionate about gardening can shop for seeds, and network with fellow gardeners, seed librarians, and backyard growers. All available seed varieties have been carefully chosen for their adaptability to hot, dry desert climates.