Choosing the Right Seeds
In the world of seeds, understanding distinctions between various types helps design a garden that suits the needs of the gardener. We think seeds should be the solution to ecological sustainability, biodiversity, and cultivation of crops that don’t hurt the planet.
Celebrating 10 Years of Wildflower Conservation
December 2023 marked the 10th year of True Harvest Seeds and here’s why we’re celebrating!
Seeds from the Storm – Adversity to Opportunity
Storm Debi brought destruction but also gave us an opportunity for a new seed collection!
Preserving Medicinal Heritage: Seed Conservation with St. Anne’s Physic Garden
The St. Anne’s Physic Garden is a joint initiative between the Irish Register of Herbalists (IRH) and Dublin City Council Parks Department. The garden was created to showcase traditional medicinal herbs and allow the public access to these wonderful healing plants. The aim of IRH is to facilitate further education for the public on …
A Native Seed Vault for Ireland
One of our core missions is to safeguard high-quality, scientific seed and plant material collections, including rare, endangered, and at-risk native plant species in a living seed bank. As our climate changes, the need to a native seed vault is becoming even more crucial in protecting our flora from the …
Germination Testing In Progress
How Do We Germination Test? Germination testing is the process of testing a batch of seeds to determine how many successfully sprout and grow into healthy plants. The testing involves placing a sample of seeds in a controlled environment with optimal conditions for germination. These conditions include the right temperature, …
Banking On Seeds
Ireland’s native wildflowers In recent years, there has been a growing interest in preserving Ireland’s native wildflowers. These plants are an important part of the country’s natural heritage, and play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems. Unfortunately, many of these wildflowers are threatened by habitat loss, …
Spring has sprung
Explore the definition between seed production and seed banking at True Harvest Seeds and see how you can help.