Events

March 27, 2023 - June 24, 2023
Saturday April 1, 2023

Innisfil Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 1, 2023      10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, 967 Innisfil Beach Road
Innisfil, ON

Hosted by the Innisfil Seed Library in partnership with the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library and Innisfil Garden Club, please join us for our 6th annual in-person event! Innisfil Seedy Saturday 2023 will feature vendors, exhibitors, programming for all ages and the reopening of the Innisfil Seed Library for its 8th season. Visit our website and socials for updated information.

Contact: info@innisfilseedlibrary.ca

More information: www.innisfilseedlibrary.ca/innisfilseedysaturday www.facebook.com/innisfilseedysaturday www.instagram.com/innisfilseedysaturday www.twitter.com/innisfilss


Saturday April 1, 2023

St. Thomas Public Library Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 1, 2023      10:00 am - 3:00 pm
St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis Street
St. Thomas, ON

Learn about native seeds and sustainability practices, connect with wonderful local vendors, join us for a Seedy Storytime, and take part in our Seed Exchange – thank you to Hawthorn Farm for a generous donation of heirloom seeds to support our Seed Exchange!

Contact: info@stthomaspubliclibrary.ca

More information: stthomaspubliclibrary.ca


Saturday April 1, 2023

Clearwater Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 1, 2023      10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dutch Lake Community Centre
Clearwater, BC

Annual seed swap, local vendors and special guest speakers

Contact: clearwaterfarmersmarket@yellowheadcs.ca

More information: marpole


Saturday April 1, 2023

Prince Albert Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 1, 2023      1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Prince Albert Public Library
Prince Albert, SK

Join fellow gardeners!
prepare for the upcoming Gardening Season.
Seed Swap
Direct from Seed Grower Sales
Sprouting Demo's
Gardening displays and vendors
No Till Gardening Workshop
with Kim Ross - 2-4pm

More information: https://fb.me/e/2o4hIEMVr


Saturday April 1, 2023

2nd Annual Marathon Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 1, 2023      1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Marathon Public Library
Marathon, ON

Our 2nd Annual Seedy Saturday will include a seed exchange, displays by local gardeners and the Community Gardens, children's activities and presentations.
A donation the Community Collective (Marathon food bank) is requested as an entrance fee.

Contact: ceo@marathonlibrary.ca

More information: www.marathonlibrary.ca


Saturday April 1, 2023

Seedy Saturday in Wiarton - April 1st

Saturday April 1, 2023      10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wiarton Arena and Community Centre
Wiarton, ON

The Wiarton & District Agricultural Society is hosting their Seedy Saturday event on April 1st at the Wiarton Arena and Community Centre. It will be held between the hours of 10am-2pm. Local seed producers and gardeners will be there to assist you in your seed-growing journey. The Agricultural Society will provide a free seed and resource exchange table. Entry is by donation.

Contact: wiartonfallfair@gmail.com

More information: https://www.facebook.com/WiartonandDistrictAgriculturalSociety/


Saturday April 1, 2023

Smithers Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 1, 2023      11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Central Park Building - 1425 Main St
Smithers, BC

First ever Seedy Saturday in Smithers- workshops, presentations, local vendors and seed exchange. TBA


Sunday April 2, 2023

Lethbridge Seedy Sunday

Sunday April 2, 2023      1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Casa, 230 8 St S, Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB

Lethbridge Seedy Sunday will include exhibitors, workshops, and a seed swap, all focused on gardening and local food in Lethbridge.

Contact: info@environmentlethbridge.org

More information: seedysaturdayyql.com


Saturday April 22, 2023

Merrickville Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 22, 2023      9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Merrickville Public Library, 446 Main Street West
Merrickville - Wolford, ON

At Merrickville's Seedy Saturday we will be sharing seeds from our seed library as well as sharing donated seeds and seedlings and other plants too, including houseplants. There will be seed-related talks, Q and A's and kids activities too.

Contact: pam.marriott@live.ca, 613.888.3311


Saturday April 22, 2023

North Battleford Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 22, 2023      11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Living Faith Chapel, 1371 103rd St.
North Battleford, SK

Seedy Saturday brings together gardeners, farmers, seed savers, and growers who are enthusiastic about growing food & flowers.

A great opportunity to connect with other local gardeners, and learn more about the importance of growing heirloom varieties and the fun or experimenting with different seed varieties.

~ Seed vendors
~ Seed exchange! Bring your seeds to trade
~ Information on local community gardens
~ Other local vendors

Three afternoon workshops: Composting, Seed Saving, Beginner Gardening
Times and presenters TBA

Craft activities for children and a children's table!

Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Lunch provided with a donation.


Saturday April 22, 2023

St. John's Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 22, 2023      9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Memorial University Botanical Garden
St. John's, NL

Seedy Saturdays take place all over the country and have been supported by Seeds of Diversity for more than 30 years. The events are independent and locally organized, with a focus on promoting the continued use of heritage and open-pollinated seeds, education around seed saving and environmentally responsible growing, with an opportunity to participate in a seed exchange. Our event will include information booths from a variety of groups and individuals active in the home gardening, homesteading, and food security communities, plus workshops, opportunities to share, trade, and discover seeds, and even a Kids’ Place with activities and learning for our youngest gardeners. Workshop topics may include seed starting, seed saving, composting, and container gardening. Please stay tuned for more information as planning progresses.

No pre-registration necessary. Please come along with your seeds and seedlings to share/trade, your curiosity, and your love of growing. Both edible and ornamental plants are welcomed.

in partnership with the Food Producers Forum.


Saturday April 29, 2023

Cayuga Seedy Saturday

Saturday April 29, 2023      9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cayuga Memorial Arena
Cayuga, ON

Joint event presented by Haldimand Horticultural Society along with the Dunnville Horticultural Society.

Lots of gardening ideas, information & inspiration for everyone. Seed giveaways, raffle draws and amazing vendors.

Three speakers; Darren Heimbecker "All about Peonies", Kevin Cavanaugh "For the Birds and Bees" & Sean James "Looks Good Enough to Eat".

Contact: haldimandhorticulture@gmail.com


Saturday April 29, 2023

Spring Fling Drop In

Saturday April 29, 2023      10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Paulik Park, 7611 Ash Street
Richmond, BC

Come join us for our Spring Fling on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 am-2 pm. Bring any seeds with you that you want to swap or donate. No registration is required. We will have our compost pick-up, seed library, information table, kids activities, Paulik Park tours run by the Garden Club, David Suzuki Butterfly Way Rangers table, and more! Click here for more details - https://www.urbanbounty.ca/events/workshops/

Contact: grace@urbanbounty.ca


Saturday May 6, 2023

LEGS ETOBICOKE Spring Plant and Seed Exchange

Saturday May 6, 2023      9:09 am - 12:30 pm
The Assembly Hall Community Cultural Centre, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.
Etobicoke, ON

Our annual Spring Plant and Seed Exchange is back in 2023! Join us for a morning event at The Assembly Hall - with local vendors and organizations supporting Etobicoke’s gardening community.

Contact: barbara.keaveney@sympatico.ca

More information: http://legsetobicoke.ca/


Saturday May 6, 2023

Williams Lake Early Birds Seedy Saturday Market

Saturday May 6, 2023      9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kiwanis Park
Williams Lake, BC

First Farmers Market of the year. Seed Swap and Farmers Market.

Contact: wlfm.manager@gmail.com


Saturday June 24, 2023

Long Branch Garden Tour

Saturday June 24, 2023      10:00 am - 4:00 pm
2 Twenty Eighth Street
Toronto, ON

The 2023 Long Branch Garden Tour is planning for a spectacular, free tour of dozens and dozens of private home gardens in Long Branch, which is in the Kipling/ Lakeshore area of Toronto. Our first tour was in 2016. In 2019 we were Canada's largest free private homes garden tour, with over 50 gardens participating. In 2022 over 30 gardeners participated in our first tour post-Covid. We welcome gardeners to visit Long Branch and enjoy our special community. Brochures/ maps will be available in May Visit our website for more information closer to Tour date. Sean James will be a featured speaker. See you in the gardens!

Contact: Longbranchgardentourinfo@gmail.com

More information: www.longbranchgardentour.ca