(2/3) a garden full of diversity – Episode 1: Seeds As Time Capsules

We're in the heart of Hungary's Great Plains with József Hegyesi, surrounded by an orchard brimming with 65 varieties of fruit trees – apples, plums, cherries, and more. His farm, like an island of diversity amidst a sea of monocultures, is a testament to his passion as a farmer and seed keeper. József not only preserves seeds in his on-farm seed bank but also shares them, along with the knowledge and culture they represent. He walks us through the meticulous process of harvesting seeds, emphasizing the patience and risk required to let fruits fully mature. Here, things go “full cycle”. But who truly owns these seeds? And how do farmers like József ensure diverse seeds continue to circulate freely? In part two of "Seeds as Time Capsules," we explore the seed diversity movement and the networks of activists, farmers, and gardeners working together to protect this vital resource.