Jeff’s First Day at SEEDS
Thursday, Aug 3, 2017
The first day at a new job is always exhilarating.
In June, on my first day at SEEDS, I awaited parents eager to drop their kids off for the first day of summer camp. I stood in the … read more
Summer (Garden + Kitchen) Fun!
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017
Nearly six weeks of summer camp have come and gone, and the time has flown! Campers have gotten their hands dirty in the garden, and gained skills in the kitchen.
Students are buzzing around the garden, exploring different … read more
Saturday Volunteering Is Back!
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017
Volunteers keep our garden growing strong. Back by popular demand, we’ve kicked off Saturday morning volunteering again! Join us for a rewarding weekend morning, Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm.
If you have weekday availability, we’d love to have you lend … read more
Meet Kim Blair, SEEDS New Board Chair
Friday, Jun 9, 2017
Many thanks to outgoing board chair, Wil Weldon, for his outstanding service to SEEDS!
Kim Blair, Director of Community Relations at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, will take over as the Chair … read more
Conversations with Co-Founder Brenda Brodie
Thursday, Jun 8, 2017
My conversations with SEEDS’ Co-Founder Brenda Brodie often begin in the garden, where I usually find her planting seeds and removing weeds. I wait for a few seconds until she finishes pulling up dandelions, chickweed and other plants … read more
New Garden Art: Locally Crafted & Inspired by SEEDS’ Story
Tuesday, Jun 6, 2017
Walking around SEEDS’ garden these days, you may notice a few new treasures, even though they fit in so seamlessly, you might just think they’ve been here all along.
These new additions include the railing that lines our … read more
From Feather to Fork
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
In April, SEEDS hosted a chicken processing workshop led by Durham County Cooperative Extension Agent Cheralyn Schmidt-Berry. Our two oldest hens – who lived happily here since they were just days-old chicks – were carefully and humanely harvested. … read more
Our New Executive Director
Thursday, May 18, 2017
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey T. Howell as SEEDS’ new executive director.
Howell will join SEEDS in June after four years at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability and E.K. Powe Elementary School … read more
Spring Has Sprung!
Monday, May 8, 2017
Our garden is blooming after heavy rains and lots of sunshine. Spring is in full swing, and summer is well on its way.
We’re excited for the season of growth ahead, and we’re preparing for summer camp. (Spots … read more
Celebrating Hilary Nichols, Garden Manager Extraordinaire!
Thursday, Apr 27, 2017
Dear Friends,
It’s been three months since I first came to SEEDS wearing a pair of red rain boots. At the time of my arrival, the garden and the trees were wet, bare and brown. But when
… read more 
Welcome Lara!
Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017
Please join us in welcoming Lara Goodrich Ezor as Interim Operations & Volunteer Coordinator!
Lara joins SEEDS from Lighter, a Boston-based nutrition and meal-planning startup, where she was the director of communications and community nourishment. Prior to that, she … read more
Lemonade Meet & Greet
Monday, Mar 27, 2017
Our Interim Executive Director, Sarah Shapard, would like to invite you to have a glass of lemonade and a conversation about SEEDS’ kitchen and garden. You’ll also have an opportunity to get acquainted with SEEDS’ program staff. Let … read more
Executive Director Search
Thursday, Mar 2, 2017
Dear Friends,
My name is Sarah Shapard. I have taken over for Emily Egge as an executive director on a part-time and interim basis.
I’ve only been at SEEDS for a short period of time. But during that
Humane Chicken Processing Workshop, April 29
Thursday, Feb 2, 2017
Here at SEEDS, we teach youth of all ages how to grow and cook food. We grow fruit trees, annual veggies, harvest honey from bees, fish in our reflecting garden, and eggs and meat from chickens.… read more
Grafting Workshop and Scion Exchange 1/28/17
Friday, Dec 16, 2016
Saturday, January 28th, 2017 . 11am . FREE.
Learn how to create fruit trees growing multiple varieties. Introduce new fruit options to a crowded yard. We’ll show you how to attach multiple kinds of fruit to existing
… read more 
