Three editions of Seedy Saturday are coming up soon. Don't be confused that two of them are actually being held on a Sunday; Seedy Saturday is a national series of events that were originally dreamed up by people working with Seeds of Diversity, the organization that protects heritage seeds to conserve plant diversity.
Seedy Saturdays are held across the country (click here for a list of the southern Ontario events). They offer gardeners a chance to swap or buy seeds, and they're a great source for organic and heritage varieties, as well as lots of bargains and even free seeds.
Organized by the Toronto Community Garden Network, our local Seedy Saturdays and Sundays are joyful, bustling events. Entrance is by donation ($2 recommended) and there's usually a raffle of plant-related books and other prizes. There'll be kids' activities, talks and food, and a great wealth of people who can give you advice on topics ranging from heirloom tomatoes to windowsill herb growing.
In short, if you've never grown any food before, this is a great place to get started, and if you're an experienced urban farmer... well you probably never miss one. Here are the details for the Toronto-area events:
Downtown Toronto
- Sunday, February 13 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Hart House (7 Hart House Circle on the U of T campus). Contact: Melissa Benner.
- Saturday, March 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Heron Park Recreation Centre (292 Manse Road). Contact: Kate Fullerton at 416-691-5173.
- Sunday, March 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Lawrence Heights Community Centre (5 Replin Road). Contact: Melissa Benner.
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