OmVed Gardens

Order free seeds and get growing with the Seed Saving Network

The Seed Saving Network is open for the 2025 season! Order free seeds from our catalogue now and get growing.

Snowdrops

Snowdrops are popping up in the garden. OmVed Gardens’ landscape gardener John has some fascinating snowdrop facts and planting tips.

Garden Tips

OmVed Gardens joins the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

We gathered bright and early to take part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, an annual citizen science event that invites nature enthusiasts to observe and record the birds in their local areas.

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How to support garden wildlife through winter

Winter can be tough for wildlife, but with a few thoughtful adjustments, your garden can become a haven for creatures seeking food, warmth, and shelter.

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OmVed Gardens year in review

We look back at what is now compost; the stories that we leave behind, that will nurture and shape new stories and experiences in 2025.

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We're Hiring: Community Engagement Coordinator

OmVed Gardens is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team.

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A year of beans - Vivienne Schadinsky reflects on her residency at OmVed Gardens

Artist Vivienne Schadinksy reflects on her residency at OmVed Gardens which focuses on the wonder of beans.

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Open Call: Host a Workshop at OmVed Gardens

As we plan our 2025 programme, we are looking for ideas for events such as creative workshops, family events, book launches and masterclasses at OmVed Gardens.

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How citizen science can encourage our connectedness with nature.

Ecologist Kiran Lee reflects on a year of wildlife recording at OmVed Gardens.

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GROW Futures: Cultivating Educational Leaders in Sustainable Food Projects

Tucked within Totteridge Academy, GROW Farm is rooted in agroecology, a sustainable approach that blends ecological knowledge with modern science to build resilient, just food systems.

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