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This is the second event of a new project for 2025, devised in collaboration by The Wash House Garden, Glasgow Seed Library and Glasgow Community Food Network’s Food and Climate Action project.
The project is focussing on growing a special variety, Desert Spirit – a diverse and beautiful landrace of squash that was originally selected for taste by Wild Mountain Seeds in Colorado.
We are growing this squash in honour of Casey Piscura: farmer, plant breeder, and community seed saver.
In this workshop, participants will learn skills related to:
- Hand pollination of squash
- Isolation techniques in order to save seed
- Observing and discussing pests and diseases
- Discussion about relevant pollinators
- Methods of documenting the journey of a seed crop
We will be tending to the seedlings sown in our first workshop. At the end of the growing season, we will host a harvest and seed saving event, with a community meal.
Some of the squash seeds will be deposited in Glasgow Seed Library for the community to borrow and grow in 2026, and others will be distributed as part of a national crowd breeding initiative led by The Gaia Foundation.
The workshop will be facilitated by Meg Edwards of Glasgow Seed Library (please see Meg’s biography below).
We will be assembling at 9.50am so please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the workshop for a prompt start.
Teas and coffees will be provided. Please bring your own snacks, and bottle of water. You’re welcome to bring your own cup too.
We recommend wearing suitable clothing and sturdy shoes for gardening. As the Glasgow weather is quite unpredictable, please bring warm layers of clothing, and a hat.
All gardening tools will be provided.
Access information
The Wash House Garden is sloped with rough ground, and may be suitable for off-road wheelchair users. There is a composting toilet on site, with public accessible toilets in a nearby pub around 100m away.
Please email satya.dunning@glasgowfood.net for more information or to make an access request.
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