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Into the Valley – A Visit to OrganicLea

Spiralseed Posted on February 6, 2026 by G BurnettFebruary 6, 2026
OrganicLea farm shop watercolour sketch

“By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch To mulch, sow and then reap By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch And to grow fruit and veg there a plan did they hatch … Continue reading →

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Tree planting and winter wassailing

Spiralseed Posted on January 23, 2026 by G BurnettJanuary 23, 2026
Wassailiing in the orchard watercolour painting

Late winter is the time of stillness in the garden, when the earth rests and retreats within itself. Yet even though visible growth has temporarily ceased, the dormant phase will soon be ending, and before we know it the wheel … Continue reading →

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Glomalin Launch Event at Trust Links Rochford

Spiralseed Posted on January 16, 2023 by G BurnettJanuary 16, 2023
Glomalin magazine

We are pleased to announce that the first issue of our new publication GLOMALIN launches this Monday 16th January, in collaboration with our friends at South East Essex Organic Gardeners and Trust Links. Glomalin is an occasional publication combining text, … Continue reading →

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Graham Burnett interviewed by Gerard Evans of Zen 23 Podcast

Spiralseed Posted on November 8, 2022 by G BurnettNovember 8, 2022
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A few weeks ago I was interviewed by my old friend Gerard Evans for his regular ‘Zen 23’ podcast. Gerard and I go back many, many years, first getting to know each other when we used to meet up at … Continue reading →

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Apple Pressing Day at The Old Waterworks, Southend on Sea

Spiralseed Posted on September 29, 2021 by G BurnettSeptember 29, 2021

Spiralseed are pleased to be collaborating with Focal Point Gallery and The Old Waterworks project space in Southend on Sea for this fruity event!   Apple Pressing Day at The Old Waterworks, North Road, Southend on Sea. Bring your apples … Continue reading →

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Roots and Branches at Focal Point Gallery, Southend on Sea

Spiralseed Posted on September 8, 2021 by G BurnettSeptember 8, 2021
Roots and Branches

Over the last few months I’ve been working with Focal Point Gallery in Southend on Sea on ‘Roots and Branches’, a large scale charcoal artwork for the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ multi-artist show opening this weekend. This exhibition “explores the … Continue reading →

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Take time for a Breathing Space…

Spiralseed Posted on February 15, 2021 by G BurnettFebruary 16, 2021
Breathing Spaces cover

For several years folks have been asking me to publish a collection of my artwork, maybe in a format suitable for mindful colouring activities. I’ve bounced the idea around for ages, but the challenges of winter of 2020 made it … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Spiralseed Radio!

Spiralseed Posted on October 4, 2019 by G BurnettOctober 4, 2019

Today we are pleased to announce the launching of our new podcast, Spiralseed Radio! Our intention is to bring listeners news and discussion from the world of permaculture, design thinking and regenerative culture. Our first edition features  Graham Burnett and … Continue reading →

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‘A Place of Sanctuary: Essex as a landscape for mental health and well-being’ recording and review now online

Spiralseed Posted on November 30, 2018 by G BurnettNovember 30, 2018

‘A Place of Sanctuary: Essex as a landscape for mental health and well-being’ recording and review now online Earlier this month Graham joined a panel discussion with social historian Ken Worpole and Recovery College manager Jessica Russell as part of  … Continue reading →

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Panel Discussion: Essex as a Place of Sanctuary, November 10th at the Beecroft Gallery, Southend

Spiralseed Posted on November 5, 2018 by G BurnettNovember 5, 2018

A Place of Sanctuary: Essex as a landscape for mental health and well-being. Spiralseed are very pleased to have been invited to participate in  this forthcoming event organised as part of Focal Point’s current program of events relating to Mental … Continue reading →

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