In dormancy, seeds enter a state of suspension, quietness and pause. This is a survival strategy of energy conservation to cope with seasonal weather changes. Seeds are not, however, inactive. Their microbiome periodically awakens to check local conditions, and a seed continues to monitor the temperature, humidity and light availability of its surroundings, among other things. In this workshop, we will handle, investigate and sort a variety of seeds, reflecting on their capacities to linger and store energy. While learning about the relationship between plant genetics, vegetal behaviour and environmental conditions, we will consider what seeds might contribute to the concept of ‘crip time’ and how they unsettle notions of latent energy or ‘standing reserve.'