Community Gardening

Come to the "small seed exchange" organised by SEED, CELL and SOS-Faim in Teranga, Schifflange!

As they do every year, SEED and the citizen seed network are distributing their local seeds to contribute to the diversity of cultivated plants and preserve seed-related expertise.

During this event, you will be able to meet active members of the network and bring along any seeds you have harvested to have them evaluated.

In addition, Frank Adams, seed artisan in Luxembourg and co-founder of SEED asbl, will give a lecture on the draft European regulation on "new genomic techniques" (NGT) for agriculture, which represents a paradigm shift for agriculture and food in the European Union. This topic should be of interest to everyone, as it concerns the future of our food.

🎟 The event is free of charge and no registration is required.

Community Seed Bank Labs (CSB Labs)

Through these three practical and accessible workshops, the Seeds of Growth project invites farmers, gardeners, educators, local initiatives, municipalities, NGOs, community seed banks, seed savers, and community organisers to explore how CSBs work in practice, from governance and seed quality to the policy and legal frameworks shaping access and exchange of seeds.

Online | Duration: 2 hours each | Languages: English & Czech (bilingual delivery)

Workshop 1 | Community Seed Banks in Practice: Origins, Purpose & Community Biodiversity Management

What CSBs are, why they matter, and how they work in Europe Participants will explore:

• Community biodiversity management in practice (resilience, local adaptation, stewardship)
• CSB origins, core functions and mission (conservation, access, regeneration, learning, empowerment)
• European CSB models and how local context shapes priorities
• Drivers, objectives and operating structures for sustainable community management
• CSB vs. Seed Library: key differences in purpose, responsibilities, and seed quality protocols

To join, please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BB90U12FSJmmy8hHx_rIqA

Come to the "small seed exchange" organised by SEED, CELL and SOS-Faim in Ôpen, Junglinster!

As they do every year, SEED and the citizen seed network are distributing their local seeds to contribute to the diversity of cultivated plants and preserve seed-related expertise.

During this event, you will be able to meet active members of the network and bring along any seeds you have harvested to have them evaluated.

A short activity is planned from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm: Children's workshop | Planting a tomato plant.

Registration by email at moien@openlenster.lu is required.

In addition, Frank Adams, seed artisan in Luxembourg and co-founder of SEED asbl, will give a lecture on the proposed European regulation on "new genomic techniques" (NGT) for agriculture, which represents a paradigm shift for agriculture and food in the European Union. This topic should be of interest to everyone, as it concerns the future of our food.

🎟 The event is free of charge and no registration is required, except for the children's workshop (moien@openlenster.lu).

Community Seed Bank LABS (CSB Labs)

Through these three practical and accessible workshops, the Seeds of Growth project invites farmers, gardeners, educators, local initiatives, municipalities, NGOs, community seed banks, seed savers, and community organisers to explore how CSBs work in practice, from governance and seed quality to the policy and legal frameworks shaping access and exchange of seeds.

Online | Duration: 2 hours each | Languages: English & Czech (bilingual delivery)

Workshop 2 | “Don’t waste your effort”: How to ensure good quality of your seeds

From seed harvest to storage — protecting germination and long-term viability Participants will learn practical techniques on:

• The nature and life of a seed (“sleeping beauties”)
• The right time for harvesting: neither too early nor too late
• Cleaning seeds (“sorting the wheat from the chaff”)
• How to test germination rates (“wake-up call”)
• Drying and storing seeds correctly (“sing your seeds to sleep”)
• Stock management and labelling (“label your treasure”)

To join, please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Aj6V-jK_QDGRXy5YvJdMEQ

Community Seed Bank LABS (CSB Labs)

Through these three practical and accessible workshops, the Seeds of Growth project invites farmers, gardeners, educators, local initiatives, municipalities, NGOs, community seed banks, seed savers, and community organisers to explore how CSBs work in practice, from governance and seed quality to the policy and legal frameworks shaping access and exchange of seeds.

Online | Duration: 2 hours each | Languages: English & Czech (bilingual delivery)

Workshop 3 | Seeds, Access & Rules: Policy and Legal Frameworks for Community Seed Banks

Accessing germplasm and sharing seeds responsibly: understanding the EU context. This workshop provides a practical introduction to the policy and legal dimensions that affect CSBs and seed initiatives in Europe, with a focus on:

• Access to germplasm: how CSBs can access ex situ material (e.g., public genebanks, research collections) and what conditions may apply
• Sharing and exchange: what is generally possible for community exchange, seed swaps, and collective multiplication
• EU rules and regulations: an accessible overview of the European seed framework and how it shapes CSB opportunities and constraints
• Practical implications for CSBs: how to navigate rules while supporting seed diversity, local adaptation, and community seed sovereignty

To join, please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7abt2b4CSJag2hkvFtGAjQ

🪴 Multiply Diversity Project 🪴

CELL and SEED asbl are putting their energy into seed training in 2026!

Five (community) gardens have volunteered to multiply local seeds.
We are organising training sessions in these same gardens to monitor all stages of seed multiplication.

Sowing seeds

The first stage of seed multiplication begins with sowing.
Direct sowing, direct seeding, sowing in pots... you will learn all the sowing techniques so that there are no more secrets for you!

🎟 The workshop is free, but you must register by email at eisegaart@cell.lu.

Access to the garden

To access the Wintrange community garden, take Rue Lacherbändchen. When you reach the bench, take the small road on the left or right (depending on your direction) that leads directly to it.

Cities around the world are collaborating to share their observations of nature as part of the City Nature Challenge. Participants take photos and then publish them on iNaturalist.lu. This helps to enrich the databases on Luxembourg's flora and fauna!

In Luxembourg, the CNC is coordinated by the National Museum of Natural History. Numerous events will be organised in Luxembourg by various organisations, including CELL!

More information to come. [Provisional image]

Since 2024, Luxembourg has joined "Les 48h de l'agriculture urbaine" to celebrate urban gardening in all its forms.

This festival is designed by and for citizens committed to the food transition in Luxembourg. Several events will be organised to highlight key players in the food transition and also to introduce everyone to urban gardening, biodiversity in the city and local food.

Provisional programme:

Saturday

• Mersch Garden | Open house, guided tour of the forest garden and installation of birdhouses
• Esch-sur-Alzette Garden | Aromatic plants and their uses
• Canopée Garden | To be confirmed
• Sanem Garden | To be confirmed

Sunday

• Wintrange Garden | Pollinator workshop

Saturday or Sunday

• Bettembourg Garden | Guided tour and compost workshop
• Mamer Garden | To be confirmed
• Bonnevoie Garden | To be confirmed

For more information about the various activities, please visit the 48 Hours of Urban Agriculture website: https://www.les48h.com/villes/luxembourg/

Garden tours, workshops... follow the programme on our Eisegaart (https://eisegaart.cell.lu), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088907283831) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/urbangardeningluxembourg/) pages.

Organic plants produced by our local growers.

During this day, you will be able to:

• Purchase local plants and get all the advice you need
• Find traditional seeds (adapted to our environment)
• Take part in workshops for young and old
• Exchange your plants
• Enjoy refreshments on site

Take advantage of Europe Day to discover the Mamer community garden!

First workshop of the URSOILL Living Lab to learn and test soil sampling and coring techniques and understand why samples are taken.

This workshop will also help you understand how soils are composed and what determines their quality.
This workshop can be held or translated into English depending on language requirements.

🪴 Multiply Diversity Project 🪴

CELL and SEED asbl are putting their energy into seed training in 2026!

Five (community) gardens have volunteered to multiply local seeds.
We are organising training sessions in these same gardens to monitor all stages of seed multiplication.

Plant maintenance

Monitoring and maintaining crops are the next steps in seed multiplication.
By observing the health of the plants, the surrounding plants and any adjustments that need to be made, you will learn how to produce beautiful plants!

🎟 The workshop is free, but registration by email at eisegaart@cell.lu is required.

🪴 Multiply Diversity Project 🪴

CELL and SEED asbl are putting their energy into seed training in 2026!

Five (community) gardens have volunteered to multiply local seeds.
We are organising training sessions in these same gardens to monitor all stages of seed multiplication.

Seed harvest

26 or 27 September 2026
More information to come. [Provisional image]

🪴 Multiply Diversity Project 🪴

CELL and SEED asbl are putting their energy into seed training in 2026!

Five (community) gardens have volunteered to multiply local seeds.
We are organising training sessions in these same gardens to monitor all stages of seed multiplication.

Cleaning, sorting & storing seeds

More information to come.

🎟 The workshop is free, but registration by email at eisegaart@cell.lu is required.

🪴 Multiply Diversity Project 🪴

CELL and SEED asbl are putting their energy into seed training in 2026!

Five (community) gardens have volunteered to multiply local seeds.
We are organising training sessions in these same gardens to monitor all stages of seed multiplication.

Seed germination tests

More information to come.

🎟 The workshop is free, but registration by email at eisegaart@cell.lu is required.

Join us for our traditional 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐬: a chance to chat with other community gardens in Luxembourg and share experiences, ideas, and projects in an open forum. Come talk about the stuff you care about and meet other people who are passionate about life!
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Open to anyone who loves gardening and nature, whether they are members or interested in joining the Luxembourg community garden movement 🌱

More information to come.