Seed swap in Hatfield Woodhouse

Led by the local community, this project involves a curated ‘hut’ in which residents share veg, shrubs and bulbs that have been grown in local gardens.

The Hatfield Woodhouse Events Group (HWEG) are a community based group that promote local businesses and bring the community of Hatfield Woodhouse together through a variety of events and schemes.

One of the most recent initiatives launched by the HWEG is the provision of a ‘Community Seed Swap Hut’ that is centrally located in the village, on the Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel grounds. The hut was designed and installed in the summer of 2024, with the official opening on Monday 16th September 2024.

The hut has empowered local residents to exchange surplus vegetables, often which have been grown in local gardens. Furthermore, decorative bulbs and display flowers are also available for those looking to enhance the colour in their gardens. This project is closely aligned with the environmental and community values of Vulcan Renewables and Future Biogas. The seed hut project was part of a larger funding effort of £2,000, which also included a contribution to refurbishing the Hatfield Woodhouse Methodist Chapel floor, a vital venue for community interaction and regular host of local events.

Discussing the scheme, Julie Parker of the Hatfield Woodhouse Events Group Committee said "The seed hut is well stocked with lots of varieties of bulbs, seeds and plants. It is good to see that many residents have already taken advantage of what is available.