Seed Lending Library: Seed Stories- Starting Culturally Meaningful Plants
Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests will lead this opening session by sharing seed stories—how seeds, food, and cultural traditions are passed down through families and communities. Participants will explore the cultural meaning behind everyday herbs and vegetables before being guided step-by-step through starting their own seeds to grow at home. This welcoming, hands-on session is designed for all ages and experience levels and sets the foundation for the full Roots & Recipes series.
Participants will:
- Learn how seeds connect to cultural food traditions
- Start seeds to take home and grow
- Share food memories, recipes, and cultural connections
Learn how to start your seeds indoors this season with Safiyat, a certified garden consultant, founder and owner of Tasty Harvest, a local Garden Coach. Get vegetable seeds, such as tomatoes, greens, and herbs, from the Seed Lending Library and start your garden season off right.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.