Events
November 21, 2024 - April 5, 2025
Saturday November 23, 2024
Seeds of Diversity Annual Members Meeting
Saturday November 23, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom meeting link will be sent to all members
Virtual meeting, ON
Join us for our annual online members' meeting, where we'll celebrate 40 years of collecting and protecting Canadian seed diversity!
Contact: mail@seeds.ca
Saturday January 25, 2025
Lacombe & District Garden Club Seedy Saturday
Saturday January 25, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mary C Moore Public Library; 5214 50 Ave Lacombe
Lacombe, Alberta, AB
Seed Library - seed exchange & sale; author or speaker presentation
Contact: lacombegardenclub@gmail.com
More information: Facebook - Lacombe & District Garden Club
Sunday January 26, 2025
Fête des Semences de Laval - Laval Seedy Sunday
Sunday January 26, 2025 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
1051, croissant Pierre-Bédard
Laval, QC
Third edition! Free entrance. Over 30 exhibitors. Seeds, artisanal products, conferences. There will be a small catering service ($).
Contact: juboudreau@csslaval.gouv.qc.ca
Saturday February 1, 2025
Hamilton Seedy Saturday
Saturday February 1, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
55 York Blvd
Hamilton, ON
Green Venture and Hamilton Public Library are pleased to announce that Hamilton's annual Seedy Saturday will be happening on February 1, 2025 at the Central Library Branch, 4th Floor from 10 am - 3 pm. Seedy Saturday is the 'go to' place for anyone and everyone interested in backyard gardening, local food, pollinator gardens, sustainability, heirloom and organic seed supplies, and more!
We are excited to see this event grow in 2025 and look forward to celebrating and connecting with Hamilton’s diverse gardening community! Join us to enjoy a wide range of vendors and exhibitors.
Admission is free. Donations in support of Green Venture are welcome!
This event will celebrate gardening in Hamilton with:
-Seed exchange - please bring your seeds in packed and labeled envelopes to make the swap easier for all participants
-Seed and garden supply vendors selling quality seeds with heritage and heirloom varieties
-Garden workshops and educational demonstrations
-Opportunities for meeting and networking with other gardeners and experts
-Children's activities
Contact: garden@greenventure.ca
More information: @green_venture on instagram, blog post will be posted on greenventure.ca in the upcoming weeks
Saturday February 1, 2025
Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday
Saturday February 1, 2025 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
747 Jones St
Qualicum Beach, BC
"It Starts with a Seed" is the theme of the 21st Annual Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday event. Featuring a large hall full of seed vendors, plant vendors, and other participants. QBSS is a very popular, well attended event and is among the first “seedy saturday” events in the country. Other activities include the ever popular Seed Swap, door prizes and two 50/50 draws, expert gardening advice from Master Gardeners and the Seedy Cafe to keep you nourished. There will also be a Town of Qualicum Beach truck on site to collect unwanted pesticides and herbicides.
Admission by donation. For more information, please check out our website: www.qbseedysaturday.ca
Contact: qbsschair@gmail.com
Contact: qbsschair@gmail.com
More information: qbseedysaturday.ca
Saturday February 15, 2025
19th Annual Bridgewater Seedy Saturday
Saturday February 15, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
130 Jubilee Road
Bridgewater, NS
Buy, sell, trade, free soup lunch & beverages, door prizes, guest speakers ENTRY BY FOOD BANK DONATION (non perishables or cash)
Contact: Rosmarie@helpingnatureheal.com 902-521-2538
More information: Www.helpingnatureheal.com
Saturday February 15, 2025
Port Hope Seedy Saturday
Saturday February 15, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Masonic Hall, 54 Toronto Rd
Port Hope, ON
Last year went so well that the Northumberland Master Gardeners are doing it again! Easy access off the 401, parking out back.
Contact: suzi@limelight.org. 905-396-8853
More information: Northumberland Master Gardeners
Saturday February 22, 2025
Fernie Seedy Saturday
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seniors Centre, 562 3rd Avenue
Fernie, BC
Seed swap featuring locally grown seeds, Our Cold Climate Seed Library sign up and loans, info displays and guest presenters. Free admission; seed packets available for a cash donation or swap home-grown seeds; door prize; activities for kids; snacks and hot/cold beverages.
Contact: garden.fernie@gmail.com / 250-430-2117
More information: https://wildsight.ca/branches/elkvalley/seedlibrary/
Saturday February 22, 2025
New GlasGrow Seedy Saturday
Saturday February 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Glasgow Square Theatre 155 Riverview Pky
New Glasgow , NS
A celebration of organic gardening, sharing of experience and an exploration of new 2025 open pollinated seed varieties from our vibrant seed growers.
Contact: careyallan8@gmail.com
Saturday February 22, 2025
Kitchener Horticultural Society Seedy Saturday
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kitchener Public Library - Main Branch
Kitchener Ontario, ON
This is our 15th anniversary hosting this event. We partner with Waterloo Region Master Gardeners, Seeds of Diversity and the Kitchener Public Library. This is an in person event which attracts from 600-1,000 participants. We host 22 for profit vendors and not for profit organizations. We typically have 4 speakers. This is a key membership event for the Kitchener Horticultural Society attracting existing and new members to our organization.
Contact: patmaureengallagher@yahoo.com
More information: kitchenerhs.ca
Saturday March 1, 2025
London Middlesex Master Gardeners Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 1, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Carling Heights Optimist Centre Elizabeth Street
London, ON
We usually have around 40 vendors 20 Exhibitors
Contact: Jaburroughs48@hotmail.com
Saturday March 1, 2025
Shuswap Seed Swap
Saturday March 1, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Splatsin Centre
Enderby, BC
We have a seed swap table, local seed vendors, gardening and seed related booths, speakers. Entry is by donation.
Contact: shuswapseedsavers@gmail.com
More information: shuswapseedsavers.ca, Fb shuswap seed savers
Saturday March 1, 2025
Saturday March 1, 2025
Ottawa Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 1, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
691 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON
Seed and Craft Vendors, Seed Exchange Table, Free Presentations, Hot Lunch and Baking
Contact: altavistaseeds@gmail.com
More information: Information will be available on the Just Food web site in January
Sunday March 2, 2025
Nanaimo Seedy Sunday
Sunday March 2, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
355 Wakesiah Avenue Nanaimo, V9R 3K5
Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo Seedy Sunday is a local event where you can purchase locally produced seeds, participate in a seed exchange and gain knowledge to grow your own successful garden!
For more queries please email Jennie Wharton at:
seedysunday@nanaimofoodshare.ca
Seedy Sunday 2025 is hosted by Nanaimo Foodshare Society & Nanaimo Community Gardens.
Contact: jennie.wharton@nanaimofoodshare.ca
More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4ADHMubC/
Saturday March 8, 2025
Evergreen Brick Works Seedy Weekend
Saturday March 8, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
550 Bayview Ave
Toronto, ON
🌱 Join us for our much-awaited Seedy Weekend, happening on both Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, at Evergreen Brick Works! On Saturday, enjoy the seedy excitement alongside Toronto’s largest year-round farmers market. This two-day celebration of seeds, gardening, and community will run from 9 am to 2 pm on both days, featuring workshops, seed exchanges, expert talks, and more! Everyone is welcome to cultivate a shared passion for growing and sustainable living!
Take our free Shuttle Bus from Broadview Subway Station! It departs every 30-45 minutes and offers a bike rack or take the TTC 28 bus from Davisville Station. Paid parking is available, but spots are limited.
Contact: publicmarkets_admin@evergreen.ca
Saturday March 8, 2025
Winnipeg Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Millennium Library
Winnipeg, MB
Seed swap, vendors, films & workshops! Plus Kids' area & cafe.
Contact: greenhouse@spenceneighbourhood.org
Saturday March 8, 2025
Erin Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 8, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Erin United Church, 115 Main Street
Erin, ON
Erin's annual Seedy Saturday event brings together gardeners from far and wide and vendors of all things garden - especially seeds! There will also be a seed exchange table, and an Ask Me table staffed by the local garden club members.
Contact: erinseedlibrary @gmail.com
More information: www.erinseedlendinglibrary.weebly.com
Saturday March 8, 2025
Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
455 Hunter St
Woodstock / Oxford County, ON
Drop by the library anytime between 11-3pm for our second Seedy Saturday event in Partnership with Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee (WEAC)!
The day will include:
Family Storytime at 11 am
Seed sharing/ saving activities
Seed donation station for your seed library/
Music and Games
Prizes
Contact: afarrelly@mywpl.ca./226-228-4815
Sunday March 9, 2025
Kelowna Seedy Sunday
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way
Kelowna, BC
Hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardeners the Kelowna Seedy Sunday is a full day event focused on buying, trading and sharing locally grown seeds and plants. The event is filled with both Vendors selling garden related products and Exhibitors displaying information and opportunities available to all Kelowna and Okanagan based garden enthusiasts. Along with the vendors the Master Gardeners run a Children's program and host multiple workshops during the day. Come for the products and a whole host of information. Entrance fee is $2.00 per adult (cash only), children are free. The Okanagan Master Gardeners run a free Seed Swap table and we hope to have our regular vendor, the City of Kelowna Landfill with their free bag of compost. Come get a head start on spring, find products, seeds and information vital to growing in the Okanagan.
Contact: kelownaseedysunday@gmail.com
More information: https: MGABC.org
Facebook.com/KelownaSeedySunday
Sunday March 9, 2025
Saskatoon Seedy Sunday
Sunday March 9, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Station 20 West - 1120 20th Street West
Saskatoon, SK
Formerly Seedy Saturday, Saskatoon has made the switch to Sunday! We will feature seed vendors, urban agriculture and gardening-focused organizations and exhibitors. A self-guided children's activity will be provided for the little ones. There will be soup and bannock made by our executive chef, Moe Matthieu, for sale at the Boxcar Café.
Contact: communitygardens@chep.org/ 306-986-5831
More information: https://www.instagram.com/chepgoodfood/ https://www.facebook.com/CHEPGoodFood
Saturday March 15, 2025
Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 15, 2025 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wellington County Museum & Archives, 0536 Wellington Road 18, Fergus
Centre Wellington, ON
This community event is a collaboration between the Fergus & District and Elora & Salem Horticultural Societies.
Bring your seeds if you have some to share. The event will feature a free seed exchange table, along with vendors of seeds, bulbs, tubers, garden items, and community garden groups. Guelph-Wellington Master Gardeners, Seeds of Diversity, and other expert groups will be on hand to provide advice on seeds, plants, invasive species, pollinators, and other topics. Live workshops with guest speakers. Supervised activities for children.
For more information, contact the organizers at cw.seedy.saturday@gmail.com
Find updates at: Facebook: Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday or Instagram: cwseedysaturday
Contact: cw.seedy.saturday@gmail.com / 226-820-2910
More information: Facebook: Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday
Instagram: cwseedysaturday
Saturday March 15, 2025
Steve's Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 15, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fredericton Botanic Garden Association Resource Centre, 10 Cameron Court
Fredericton, NB
Steve Stehouwer hosts Seedy Saturday at the Fredericton Botanic Garden! Join us at the Resource Centre (10 Cameron Court) on Saturday, March 15th, for FREE seeds! Members Only from 1:00 - 2:00 (please remember to bring your membership card, to save time looking you up), then open to the general public from 2:00 - 4:00. Please bring your own bags.
Seeds available will include annuals, perennials, biennials, vegetables, shrubs, and trees. Steve's Special Surprise (oops, sorry Steve, I just let the cat out of the bag) is seeds to make your very own rock and crevice garden!
There will be a $5 admission ($5 for individuals or families) at the door and we ask that all participants show consideration when selecting seeds, taking only what they will actually use. This will allow more people to explore the wonderful world of planting from seed.
Contact: info@frederictonbotanicgarden.com
Saturday March 22, 2025
Saturday March 22, 2025
Prince Albert Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 22, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prince Albert Public Library 125 12th Street East, Prince Albert Saskatchewan
Prince Albert, SK
Seed Vendors, Seed Exchange, Gardening Vendors and Information booths plus Speaker to be announced.
Contact: (306)960-5225
Saturday March 29, 2025
Innisfil Seedy Saturday
Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, 967 Innisfil Beach Road
Innisfil, ON
Join us for our 8th annual event that brings together new and seasoned gardeners, seed savers and community members passionate about mindful gardening, food security and our environment. Our event includes seed vendors, garden-related community groups and businesses, 10th anniversary season opening of the Innisfil Seed Library, expert talks, children’s activities and more. The event is hosted by the Innisfil Seed Library in partnership with the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library and the Innisfil Garden Club. Admission is free and donations to the Troy Scott Community Fridges are appreciated.
Contact: info@innisfilseedlibrary.ca
More information: www.innisfilseedlibrary.ca/innisfilseedysaturday
Saturday April 5, 2025
2025 Haldimand Seed & Garden Show
Saturday April 5, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Riverside Exhibition Centre, 151 Caithness St E
Caledonia, ON
$5 per adult of $2 with food bank donation
Speakers, Draws, Demos, Free Seed Exchange, Native Plants, Garden Decor, Community Groups, Arborists, Master Gardeners, and then 60+ vendors!
Come with your gardening questions; let's welcome spring to our gardens.
Contact: haldimandhorticulture@gmail.com
