Now is the best time to be thinking about seeds. Across Canada – from Kitimat, BC to Musquodoboit Harbour, NS – community groups are organizing their annual Seedy Saturday and Sunday events for swapping seeds and garden know-how.
The February Seeds of Diversity eBulletin explains, "Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are fun, inexpensive events where you can swap and exchange seeds, get exciting varieties that other seed savers are sharing (as well as the stories that come with them!), attend workshops and talks, meet vendors and buy seeds from seed companies. Whether you are a first-time or master gardener, seed enthusiast or expert seed saver, there really is something for everyone."
Check the full list of seedy events to find the event near you. I've listed events in the northerly parts of Ontario. For gardeners in North Bay – note that Seedy Saturday is coming up this weekend. But wherever you are, these events offer a good way to get thinking about growing.
The February Seeds of Diversity eBulletin explains, "Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are fun, inexpensive events where you can swap and exchange seeds, get exciting varieties that other seed savers are sharing (as well as the stories that come with them!), attend workshops and talks, meet vendors and buy seeds from seed companies. Whether you are a first-time or master gardener, seed enthusiast or expert seed saver, there really is something for everyone."
Check the full list of seedy events to find the event near you. I've listed events in the northerly parts of Ontario. For gardeners in North Bay – note that Seedy Saturday is coming up this weekend. But wherever you are, these events offer a good way to get thinking about growing.
 Photo: thegraphicsfairy.com | North Bay Seedy Saturday 1-4 pm Saturday February 28, 2015 St Andrew's Church North Bay, ON Pembroke Seedy Sunday 10 am - 3 pm Sunday March 8, 2015 Fellowes High School, 420 Bell Street Pembroke, ON Sault Ste Marie Seedy Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Saturday March 7, 2015 Sault College,Essar Hall, M Wing 443 Northern Avenue Sault Ste Marie, ON Sudbury Seedy Sunday 10 am - 3 pm Sunday March 8, 2015 Parkside Centre, 140 Durham St Sudbury, ON |
Most of these public events are free. Many also offer workshops on related topics. In the Thunder Bay area, there are two seedy events – one in an urban venue and one in a rural community centre south of the city.
| Thunder Bay Seedy Sunday 1-4 pm Sunday March 8, 2015 Baggage Art Building at Prince Arthur Landing (on the waterfront) Thunder Bay, ON Includes displays by local gardening-related groups and seeds for sale by local vendors. The Seed Exchange will take place from 1-2 pm. Exchange rules: Bring labelled packets of your non-hybrid seeds to trade - sell packets for a penny - buy packets for a penny. We'll bring the pennies. Seeds not traded by 2 pm will be put up for sale for $1 for remainder of event. Workshops (in adjacent Mariners' Hall) 2-3 pm - Kelsey Agnew presents Seed Synergy: Benefits to the Community 3-4 pm - Roots to Harvest's AYP Team presents Seed Cleaning Gadgets & Learnings This event is presented by Superior Seed Producers and Roots to Harvest, with support from Thunder Bay District Health Unit and 2B Seed Savers.  Photo: Sturgis Library | Gillies Seedy Saturday 1-4 pm Saturday March 28, 2015 Gillies Community Centre Gillies, ON This is a great opportunity for gardeners to swap seeds and learn more about growing your own food. Bring seeds that you have saved from your garden to share or swap them for some varieties that have been saved locally and adapted to our growing conditions. There will also be heritage seeds available for purchase. Displays Eco Superior, Seeds of Diversity, Superior Seed Producers, Thunder Bay Bee Keepers Association, Alegria Farm - Accessible Gardening, Kakabeka Village Market, Hymers Agricultural Fair, Plant a Row and more. Speakers 1:15 – 1:45 pm Worm Bin Composting - Karen O’Gorman, Worm Enthusiast 2:00 - 2: 45 pm Building My Own Greenhouse - Pam Tallon, Self Starter 3:00 - 3:45 pm Gardening In Short Season - Graham Saunders, Author Admission $2.00 donation in support of Gillies Community Centre |
Learn more about Seeds of Diversity, a Canada-wide heritage seed organization
Full list of seedy events across Canada
Are you planning to attend a seedy event? In what community?
Full list of seedy events across Canada
Are you planning to attend a seedy event? In what community?
