Growing a Greener Glasgow

News and Events

At South Seeds we have a lot going on – from exciting events to engage the community, new developments within our organisation and good old fashioned hard work to get the gardens growing well. Keep up to date by visiting this page for our latest news, events and opportunities.

Research in to how people keep warm

Last winter we took the opportunity to find out how residents kept warm in draughty tenement flats on Glasgow’s southside when it’s freezing outside.

10 accomplishments in 10 years

South Seeds was set up in 2011. Ten years on, we are taking the opportunity to reflect on the last decade and our achievements.

Renewable Snapshot report published

The Renewable Snapshot report identifies renewable energy technology appropriate for the Southside of Glasgow and where it could be installed on a street by street basis.

Celebrate wildlife at Queen’s Drive Lane, Saturday 18th July

Come along, we would love to show you the garden we have built over the last year and a half. Also it is a great opportunity to meet local residents and find out more about South Seeds.

How to recycle wooden pallets safely

Top tips: if you are an organisation collecting pallets it’s important to register with SEPA and everyone should avoid using pallets which contain harmful chemicals.

Fruit at Crosshill Station

Gooseberries and redcurrants on the platform.

We win two Streets Ahead awards

South Seeds is delighted to have won Best Community Initiative and Best Overall Winner at last night’s Evening Times’ Streets Ahead awards.

South Seeds secures £8,000 for two households

Two examples of households South Seeds has supported to get heating systems through the energy assistance scheme.