Seedy Saturdays and EventsThis is a listing of events for our members and others interested in plant biodiversity, heritage gardening, organic gardening, and seeds. If you know of any other upcoming events, please send the information to Brantford Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 4, 2017 10 to 2 Seed Exchange - Seed Catalogues -Vendors – Seminars - Free Refreshments – Seedy Cafe Qualicum Beach Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 4, 2017 10 am to 3:30 pm Mark your calendar! The 15th annual Seedy Saturday's theme this year is Flourish and Nourish with Linda Gilkeson’s “Flourishing Food Gardens all Year Round” and Amy Robson’s “Nourishing your Soil; the World Beneath your Feet.” As usual, we have the Seed Swap, local garden related Vendors, Master Gardeners, Seedy Cafe and the “Shoots with Roots” family program. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to school and community garden projects, as well as Seeds of Diversity. Don’t forget there are Raffles and Door prizes to be won! Check out our new website for more information. Hamilton Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 4, 2017 10 to 3 We are so looking forward to this fantastic event that brings together a wonderful community of like minded vendors, environmental groups, and local organizations. As always our goal is to host the community seed exchange, promote sustainable and local practices and share knowledge through workshops and presentations. There will be a wide range of vendors and exhibitors to make Seedy Saturday 2017 the 'go to' place for anyone and everyone interested in backyard gardening, edible gardening, pollinator gardens, sustainability, heirloom and organic seed supplies and more! Contact: More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1032247993587755/ Fêtes des semences de NicoletSamedi le 4 février 2017 10h00 à 16h00 C’est avec grande joie que nous organisons la 1ère édition de la Fête des semences de Nicolet, au Centre-du-Québec. Pour cette grande première, nous espérons vous compter des nôtres pour partager cette grande passion qui nous anime tous! En cette première année, le thème s’inscrit de lui-même puisque nous construisons les bases de notre jardin : la qualité du sol sera donc mise à l’honneur. Naramata Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 4, 2017 10 to 2 Meet and learn from fellow gardeners, gardening info and displays. Buy LOCAL seeds, winter veggies, dried fruit, honey, juice, lavender, handmade garden crafts. Bring your own seeds to share or trade. Cache Creek Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 4, 2017 Wellandport Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 11, 2017 1 to 5 Contact: 905-386-7388, More information: https://www.facebook.com/Niagara-Seedy-Saturday-162982097069152/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf Almonte Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 11, 2017 9 to 4 *Looking for exhibitors: a Maple supplier, a winter CSA provider for Almonte & surrounding areas, a garden tool supplier, and/or someone who supplies garlic and/or seed potatoes. If you can provide any of these services, or have something you think would be a good fit, please contact Johvi Leeck at
or 613-256-0486 Salt Spring Island Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 11, 2017 10 to 3 Island Natural Growers presents: More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/110329379475378/ Fêtes des semences de Montréal10,11 et 12 février 2017 9h00 à 17h00 Le Dépôt Alimentaire NDG, Alternatives et le Jardin Botanique de Montréal ont l'énorme plaisir de vous inviter à une des plus grandes Fêtes des semences du Québec, la 17ème édition de la Fête de Montréal qui se déroulera les 10, 11 et 12 février 2017 au Jardin botanique de Montréal. Contact: Luis Gomez Similkameen Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 11, 2017 10 to 2 Organic and heirloom seeds for sale and trade. Presentations and info booths on gardening with native plants, organic growing, microgreens, wild pollinators, heritage seed research and much more. Also, come learn about the steps the Grist Mill is taking to revitalize it's once-amazing heritage seed research and collection program. St. Thomas Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 11, 2017 10 am to 1 pm A seed exchange for members of the community to bring in seeds to swap. Seedy Saturday helps promote the Seed Library and allows Seed Library users to connect and share seeds and information. Diane Vaughan and other members of the St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society will be present to answer any gardening-related questions and provide information on self-sufficiency and sustainable efforts. Contact: Jonathan Mitchell Winnipeg Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 11, 2017 Watch facebook for details on a Friday night keynote speaker, Saturday workshops, and seed swap information. Join us for workshops on seed saving, seed libraries, and more. Come buy seeds from prairie seed growers or swap seeds that you have been saving with others! https://www.facebook.com/events/392614834404199/ Contact: Stratford Seedy SundaySunday February 12, 2017 11 to 4 Seed exchange, seed vendors, gardening workshops, activities for kids, and a café. Contact: Katie McLeod, , (519) 508-6363 ext 1. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1490611024286758 Creston Seedy SundaySunday February 12, 2017 11 to 2 The Dan McMurray Community Seed Bank will host Seedy Sunday at the indoor Creston Farmers Market. We will have lots of rare and heirloom seeds from the seed bank (by donation), seed exchange tables, information, and entertainment courtesy of the Farmers Market. Free admission. Victoria Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 18, 2017 10am - 4pm Hosted by the James Bay Market Society Contact: Ladner Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 18, 2017 9:30am-4:00pm Key speaker: Brian Minter Contact: Kristin Crouch at Mississauga Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 18, 2017 9 to 3:30 Seed exchanges, seed vendors, environmental groups, all-day cozy café – and 9 outstanding workshops ranging from starting vegetables from seed (hands-on) to composting, and rainscaping. Contact: 905-790-6983. Dayspring Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 18, 2017 10 to 3 11th annual Seedy Saturday Event. Soup lunch. Contact: Fête des semences de St-Vallier18 février 2017 10h00 à 16h00 Contact: Coopérative La Mauve ou 418 884-2888 Orillia Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 18, 2017 8 am to 1 pm Contact: More information: www.OrilliaFairgroundsFarmersMarket.ca Fête des semences de Sawyerville (Cookshire- Eaton)Saturday February 18, 2017 9h00 à 16h00 Conférenciers, kiosques et diner du terroir, table d'échange de semences. Fête des semences de Morin-HeightsSamedi le 18 février 2017 10h00 à 14h00 Share and trade at the Seedy Swap table Contact: Picton Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 18, 2017 10 to 3 Bridgewater Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 18, 2017 10 to 3 Soup Lunch. Fête des semences de St-ApollinaireDimanche le 19 février 2017 10h00 à 15h00 La Société d’horticulture de Saint-Apollinaire vous invite à vous approvisionner à sa 14ème Fête des semences, le 19 février prochain. Vous y trouverez des semences légumières, aromatiques, ornementales et patrimoniales sans avoir à vous déplacer à la recherche de la perle rare ou à payer les frais de la poste. Vous pourrez aussi vous procurer des produits naturels tels des tisanes, des savons ou du miel. De plus, une table est réservée à l’échange de semences et une conférence sera offerte par l’école d’horticulture de Fierbourg. Contact: Anne Gauthier : 418-886-2874 More information: www.amelanchier.com, facebook.com/horticulture.saintapollinaire Oliver Seedy SundaySunday February 19, 2017 10 to 2 Organic/ngmo seed & plant vendors, honey, local produce, juice, food products, organic skincare, upcycled furniture, seed swap. Master Gardeners onsite. Workshops tba. Admission by donation. Proceeds supporting the Naramata Farmers Market & Seeds of Diversity Musquodoboit Harbour Seedy SundaySunday February 19, 2017 9am to 12 am A seed exchange, workshops, seed vendors, door prizes and more! Visit us at www.mhfarmersmarket.ca for more information. To book a table for this event please contact us at Start dreaming about spring!! Speaker and Seed ExchangeThursday February 23, 2017 6:30 pm Contact for event: Janet Kroeker 204.427.3524 call or email
for directions. Kitchener Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 9 to 2:30 GardenKitchener, Kitchener Master Gardeners (KMG) and the Kitchener Public Library (KPL) along with the District 19 Ontario Horticultural Societies would like to welcome you to our 6th annual Seedy Saturday program. We are quite excited to be offering a number of great opportunities for gardeners to participate in seed exchange (including a heritage seed swap), workshops, presentations, information booths and shopping. We hope to see all of our local nurseries; local not-for-profit groups and other vendors attend again in 2017. Contact: or Toronto-Central Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 10 to 3 What’s happening: Seed-related talks and workshops; a community seed exchange; ‘tours’ of our seed library; as well as local seed vendors and environmental organizations. Contact: Mark Stewart: Thunder Bay Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 1 to 4 Free admission! Contact: Kim McGibbon at Vancouver Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 Fête des semences de L'Estrie25 et 26 février 2017 10h00 à 16h00 La Fête des semences de l'Estrie aura lieu pour une deuxième édition cette année aux Serres de St-Élie le 25 et le 26 février. Les objectifs de la fête des semences sont de partager et de découvrir sous le thème du potager et favorisez l’achat local. Contact: More information: http://serresstelie.com/academie.html Sooke Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 10 to 3 Gear up for Gardening at Sooke’s 8th annual St. Andrews Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 2 to 4 13th annual exchange! Penticton Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 10 to 2 14th Annual Seedy Saturday Contact: ~ 250.460.0177 Fête des semences de Lanaudière25 et 26 février 2017 10h00 à 17h00 Fête des Semences de Lanaudière 13e édition Contact: [email protected] 450-917-1393 More information: www.fetesemenceslanaudiere.org Truro Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 10 to 2 Cannington Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 10 to 3 Cannington Horticultural Society, Beaverton Horticultural Society and Georgina-Brock Garden Club are pleased to present our first Seedy Saturday. Contact: Suzanne Charletown Seedy SaturdaySaturday February 25, 2017 2 to 3:30 Sudbury Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 3 Guest speakers, seed exchange. Contact: Hermina Smatlanek [email protected] Comox Valley Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 London Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 3 London Middlesex Master Gardeners Invite you to our 10th Annual Seedy Saturday Contact: More information: www.londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.ca Quinte West Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 2 Features free workshops, many new and returning vendors selling heirloom, open pollinated seeds and our seed exchange. Free admission. Drinks and food available for purchase. Richmond Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 2 Join us in an annual celebration of local seeds, gardening, and education that supports a healthy, strong community and local food system. Contact: Amy 604-244-7377 More information: richmondfoodsecurity.org Newmarket Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 2 Seeds and garden supplies Washago Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 Contact: Andrea Robert's Creek Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 Ottawa Seedy SaturdaySamedi le 4 mars 2017 10 to 3 Fête des semences d'Ottawa, samedi le 4 mars, de 10h00 à 15h00. Contact: ; 613-521-8648 Toronto-Parkdale Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 11 to 3 Admission by Donation, Hot beverages by donation Contact: / 647.438.0038 More information: www.greenestcity.ca Amherst Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 1 to 3 pm Cambridge Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 12 FREE admission, donations to rare Charitable Research Reserve will be gratefully accepted. Utopia Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 2 Join us for an always exciting seed swap. Learn some tips and share your knowledge! 20-30 minute presentations throughout the day. Contact: Steph at 705-737-9821 or More information: www.utopiahall.ca Castlegar Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 Regina Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 3 A Mid-Winter Garden and Seed Event Fête des semences et de l’agriculture urbaine de QuébecSamedi et dimanche 4 et 5 mars 2017 10h00 à 16h00 Le Réseau d'agriculture urbaine de Québec vous invite à la 8ᵉ Fête des semences et de l’agriculture urbaine de Québec, qui se tiendra sur deux jours : samedi et dimanche 4 et 5 mars 2017! Contact: [email protected] More information: fete.agricultureurbaine.net Gillies Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 12:30 to 4:30 Sault Ste Marie Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 10 to 3 10th ANNUAL SEEDY SATURDAY Montague Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 4, 2017 2 to 4 The Montague Seedy Saturday will begin at 2pm with a screening of award winning documentary, Seed: the Untold Story. The film will end at 3:30, and the Seed Swap will begin! North Algona Wilberforce Seedy SundaySunday March 5, 2017 Contact: Nanaimo Seedy SundaySunday March 5, 2017 Toronto-Central Seedy SundaySunday March 5, 2017 10 to 4 More information: evergreen.ca Perth Seedy SundaySunday March 5, 2017 10 to 3 Seed sellers, farmers, horticulture societies, food and more! Free workshops upstairs as well as a seed swap table and lunch available. For more information or to inquire about being a vendor please check out the Perth Farmers' Market website at www.perthfarmersmarket.ca or email . Summerside Seedy SundaySunday March 5, 2017 1:15 to 4:30 Mission City Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 10-2 Free, Seed exchange, gardening book exchange Contact: Donna at 604.302.5561 More information: http://www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com Yorkton Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 12:30-4pm Contact: More information: https://m.facebook.com/PrairieSunSeedFestival/ Cobble Hill Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 Powell River Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 9:30 to 2:30 Kingston Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 10 to 3 Seed Swap table, local vendors and community groups, soup lunch available, admission by donation Contact: Brampton Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 10 to 3 The Brampton Horticultural Society and the City of Brampton presents their fifth Annual Seedy Saturday. Contact: More information: www.bramptonhort.org Stoney Plain Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 10 to 3 Speakers will be: Lillooet Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 9 to 5 Seed Swap & Sales 9:00-2:00 Admission $2 or what you can afford. Central Algoma Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 10 to 3 In its inaugural year, this event is being sponsored by FOUR rural societies located on the north shore of Lake Huron, District of Algoma. Bruce Station is taking the lead, supported by Thessalon, St. Joe Island and Lake George Horticultural Societies. Contact: or Fête des semences de VerdunSaturday March 11, 2017 10h00 à 15h00 There will be workshops, seed vendors, and a seed swap. Toronto-East Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 11 to 3 Seed swap table and a Master Gardener on hand to answer any gardening questions. I will also be present at the event, as the Environmental Coordinator at the Hub. Contact: Deanna Hove 647-703-2527 Kelowna Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Okanagan Master Gardeners' Seedy Saturday is an opportunity to buy, sell and trade seeds as well as network or ask questions of locals who love to garden, tend the soil and work with nature. We are offering two information sessions: Growing a Permaculture Perennial Garden at 10:30 am and Seed Saving at 12:00 pm. Contact: More information: https://www.facebook.com/KelownaSeedySaturday Brockville Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 10 to 1 Guest speakers, demos, free hands on kids planting activity, and free seed exchange! Tofino Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 11, 2017 Contact: Peterborough Seedy SundaySunday March 12, 2017 More details to come. Squamish Seedy SundaySunday March 12, 2017 10 to 2 Seed swap table, vendors, gardening and seed saving workshops, cafe, and launch of the Squamish Seed Library. Sherwood Park Seedy SundaySunday March 12, 2017 11 to 4 Fête des semences du Saguenay-Lac-St-JeanDimanche le 12 mars 2017 10h00 à 15h30 Le mouvement Alma en transition vous convie à la 4e édition de la Fête des Semences© Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean qui a reçu en 2016 la reconnaissance du Programme semencier du patrimoine Canada©, une première régionale. C'est avec cet engagement renouvelé que tous les semenciers qui nous ont visités l’année dernière seront de retour avec une imposante sélection de semences libres adaptées à notre climat et tout le nécessaire pour répondre à la demande, sourires inclus. Une bonne dizaine de producteurs de terroir régionaux tiendront un kiosque à leurs côtés et un espace jeunesse sera également aménagé pour les tous petits. Contact: La Boite à Bleuets More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1223311221086967/ Kamloops Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 18, 2017 9:30 to 1:30 CELEBRATE LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION Contact: Cobourg Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 18, 2017 Fergus Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 18, 2017 Seed exchange, vendors. North Vancouver Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 18, 2017 Free gardening workshop 10-12; and the seed exchange will happen 12-2. Calgary Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 18, 2017 10 to 3 Pender Island Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 18, 2017 Toronto-Central Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 18, 2017 10 to 3 Learn more about local seed exchange and environmentally responsible gardening practices Contact: Walter Quan (416) 392-0335, ext. #240 Fête des semences de FrelighsburgSaturday March 18, 2017 Programmation Edmonton Seedy SundaySunday March 19, 2017 11 to 4 More information: http://edmontonseedysunday.org Campbell River Seedy SundaySunday March 19, 2017 11 to 2 Attendance is free; refreshments will be available. Duncan Seedy SundaySunday March 19, 2017 10 to 2 Cowichan Green Community is pleased to announce that we will host the 9th annual Duncan Seedy Sunday. Contact: Terrace Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 25, 2017 11 to 2 Greater Terrace Food Association(GTFA) is hosting our Seedy Saturday. Contact: 250-638-7734 Guelph Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 25, 2017 Guelph Seedy Saturday is happy to once again be part of Summerland Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 25, 2017 10 to 2 Organic/ngmo seed and plant vendors, local produce, honey, juice, cheese, organic body care products. Seed Swap sponsored by Penticton Community Gardens. Master Gardeners onsite. Workshops tba. Admission by donation, proceeds supporting Summerland Friends of the Garden & Seeds of Diversity Contact: ~ 250.460.0177 Haldimand County Seedy SaturdaySaturday March 25, 2017 9 to 2 The Haldimand Horticultural Society would like to welcome everyone to our first annual Seedy Saturday. We are looking forward to offering our visitors workshops, a seed exchange table, shopping, and information about gardening from roses to carrots. Innisfil Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 1, 2017 10am to 3pm Hosted by the Innisfil Seed Library, Innisfil ideaLAB & Library and Gilford & District Horticultural Society, please join us for our 1st annual Seedy Saturday! Seed vendors, garden-related community groups and businesses, a community seed swap, expert talks and demonstrations, children’s crafts and other memorable activities. Free admission. Contact: Bridget Indelicato at More information: www.facebook.com/innisfilseedysaturday Toronto-Scarborough Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 1, 2017 11 to 4 This year the SSGF Fair will focus on Biodiversity and Saving Our Bees. Contact: More information: https://www.facebook.com/SSSGFair/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Port Alberni Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 1, 2017 9 am to 1 pm Fête des semences de l'Ouest de MontréalSamedi le 1er avril 2017 10h à 15h00 There will be workshops, seed vendors, and a seed swap. Contact: Daniel Brisebois 450-452-4271 ; Tereska Gesing 514-578-8900 More information: www.facebook.com/events/177864846018851/ Owen Sound Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 1, 2017 10 to 1 Admission Free – donations appreciated Contact: Saskatoon Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 1, 2017 10 to 4 Peachland Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 1, 2017 10 to 2 Organic/ngmo seed and plant vendors, local produce, honey, juice, cheese, organic body care products, seed swap table. Admission by donation. Master Gardeners onsite. Workshops tba. Admission by donation, proceeds supporting Naramata Farmers Market and Seeds of Diversity. Contact: ~ 250.460.0177 Clare area (Digby county) Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 1, 2017 11 to 4 Contact: Natalie Robichaud (902) 689 1751 or Clearwater Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 8, 2017 Cambridge Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 8, 2017 1 to 4 Join us for Seedy Saturday and bring your seeds. We will have a seed swap, gardening booths, a kid's craft and planting area and more as we welcome the gardening season. Fernie Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 22, 2017 2 to 5 pm Contact: Prince Albert Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 22, 2017 Orillia Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 22, 2017 7:30-12:30 The seed exchange and workshop portions will run mostly between 9-12:30pm. Bring your seeds to share and exchange, connect with local gardeners and learn about the Orillia Seed Library, Orillia Community Gardens and other local growers. Workshops TBA. Contact: Toronto- North York Seedy SaturdaySaturday April 29, 2017 Langley Seedy SaturdaySaturday May 13, 2017 1 to 4 Just before Mother’s Day, celebrate the beginning of the 2017 Demonstration Garden season with a seed- and seedling-swap, free workshops, and activities for the family. Gardening experts of all stripes will be on hand, along with local seeds, plants and treats for purchase. Contact: |
