Baddeck Library
Wednesday February 10, 2010          6-8

There will be a short talk on seed-saving followed by the swap and a light tea.

Contact: Michelle Smith 902-945-2425 or the CB Regional Library branch holding the event.

Fort Whyte Alive
Saturday February 13, 2010          10-4

Winnipeg’s Seedy Saturday has a new home! The 10th annual mid-winter gathering of gardeners takes root at Fort Whyte Alive on McCreary Road. Celebrate prairie biodiversity with a full day of workshops, displays, vendors and visiting. Bring your seeds and join the fun of the seed swap. This grassroots garden show offers inspiration and information on heritage seeds, organic gardening, native plants, and urban agriculture. Admission to Fort Whyte is free for this special event.

Enjoy a tour of Fort Whyte Farms winter greenhouse project, crafts for kids, and outdoor activities for the whole family. Meet some heritage poultry breeds, live and in full feather, thanks to the Anola Cluck and Quack Poultry Club and Rare Breeds Canada.

10:00 am Seed Swap Begins 11:00 am Pollinator Friendly Gardens … Susan Leblanc 12:00 pm Growing Heirloom Vegetables … Mandy Botincan

1:00 pm	Community Compost Projects … Compost Action Project
2:00 pm	Poultry Raising for Beginners … Wian Prinsloo

Contact: Margaret at

Farmer's Institute
Saturday February 13, 2010          10-3

Friday, Feb.12, 7 pm

Two Films: Wilf & Hijacked Future with intro by John Wilcox

Admission by donation to Island Natural Growers; organic popcorn & apple juice for sale ------------------------------

Saturday, Feb. 13

Contact: Pauline

Ball`s Falls Conservation Area, Vineland
Saturday February 13, 2010          10-4

Featuring free seeds upon admission, free seed exchange, heirloom seed sales and feature presentations, as well as other vendors and displays. Admission is $1 or donation to help pay for use of the facility.

Contact: Linda Crago at ; 905-386-7388

Lillooet Friendship Centre
Saturday February 13, 2010          10-4

Free Workshop: Introduction to Seed Saving, by Patrick Steiner, Stellar Seeds, 10 a.m. Free Seed Swap: noon to 4 p.m. Sale of Seeds: also noon to 4 p.m. supplied by Stellar Seeds, Salt Spring Seeds, West Coast Seeds, Seeds of Diversity, others

Jardin botanique
Saturday February 13, 2010          10h00 à 16h00

This year Montreal holds a two day event, Feb. 13 and 14. There will be free workshops and seminars, a seed exchange table and garden author Gayla Trail will be launching her new book, Grow Great Grub.

Contact: Julie Richard

Jardin botanique
Sunday February 14, 2010          10h00 à 16h00

This year Montreal holds a two day event, Feb. 13 and 14. There will be free workshops and seminars, a seed exchange table and garden author Gayla Trail will be launching her new book, Grow Great Grub.

Contact: Julie Richard

Anglican Church Hall, 75 King St.
Sunday February 14, 2010          2-4

Are you a gardener? Would you like to have access to a wide selection of vegetable, flower, fruit and herb seeds provided free by fellow gardeners from our region?

Gardeners are encouraged to bring their extra seeds of favourite varieties. The seeds you bring to the seed should be viable and not more than a few years old. Mark them with the name of the crop and the variety and if possible include the year they were collected or purchased. You should also bring small envelopes or paper you can fold to make containers for the seed you'll be taking home.

You don't have to bring seeds. Seed exchange coordinator Lee Ann Ward says "we always have lots of seeds to give folks, and this is a chance for new or experienced gardeners to get acquainted with new-to-you varieties courtesy of your fellow gardeners here in southwest N.B."

Come and look through a wide range of seed catalogs, including some fascinating Canadian sources of northern-adapted heritage varieties. You can ask experienced gardeners questions you may have about gardening and learn how to save seeds from your favourite open-pollinated (non hybrid) flowers, vegetables, and other kinds of plants.

As the days get longer, and the sun gets stronger, thoughts just naturally turn to gardening. Join your fellow plant and garden lovers at this year's Seedy Sunday. There's no admission charge and no charge for the seeds.

Contact: Larry or Ann at 506-529-4982

West End Community Centre
Sunday February 14, 2010          

Kitchener Library Main Branch
Saturday February 20, 2010          9:30-2:30

Hosted by the Kitchener Horticultural Society, Kitchener Master Gardeners and the Kitchener Public Library

Attend one of the many workshops being offered, bring along seeds to swap, or purchase seeds from local vendors. Wares will include heritage varieties. There will be displays from local community groups about their activities and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions.

Exhibits: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

Workshops:

9:45 How to Grow Great Garlic with Warren Ham

9:45 Healthy Lawn Care with Helen Gordon

11:00 Propagating Wild Plants with Paul Morris

11:00 Growing Asparagus with Erik Landry

12:15 Seeds of Diversity's Adopt an Endangered Seed Project, with executive director Bob Wildfong

12:15 Growing Your Own Vegetables with Helen Gordon

1:30 Maintenance and Handling of Seedlings with Maryanne Weiler

1:30 Bloom with Ease: Carefree Perennials and Other Landscape Plants that Use Less or No Water with Mary Ann Gilhuly

Contact: www.kpl.org

Carrefour de l'Érable
Saturday February 20, 2010          10h00 à 18h00

La Société d’horticulture et d’écologie de Plessisville, en collaboration avec le Service à la communauté de la Ville de Plessisville, tiendra sa 1ère Fête des semences samedi le 20 février 2010 de 10h00 à 18h00 au Carrefour de l’Érable (1280 av. Trudelle). Venez rencontrer les plus grands semenciers du Québec et faites vos provisions de semences pour vos jardins ou vos aménagements paysagers. Goûter servi sur place à prix populaire. Pour infos : Diane Marcoux au 819-362-6775 ou Carrefour de l’Érable au 819-362-9292. Entrée gratuite !

Contact: Diane Marcoux ; 819-362-6775

Trinity Parish Hall
Saturday February 20, 2010          

Morning extras: nature walk in the provincial park and village history tour. Back by popular demand: Kim Delaney of Hawthorn Farm and NFU, along with two additional speakers TBA. Seed vendors, seed swap, and another terrific locavore dinner. (ticketed event). www.theviennacafe.ca/seedysaturdays

Contact: Bev Wagar at 519-874-1227 or

Victoria Conference Centre
Saturday February 20, 2010          10-4

Start planning your garden at this premier seed networking and educational event for both the novice and the expert! Hosted by the James Bay Market Society, Victoria's 17th annual community seed and garden show features open-pollinated, organic and heritage seeds direct from the growers. You'll find seedlings, plants, small fruits, mushroom kits, garden products, cheese, hemp seed, Master Gardeners, garden club displays, seedy cafe, kids' activities, seed exchange, speakers (Brian Minter is this year's keynote), and more! Speakers & topics at http://www.jamesbaymarket.com/ Admission $7, under 12 free. Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street.

Contact: 381.5323,

Sault College Cafeteria-B Wing West
Saturday February 20, 2010          10-3

Co-hosted by Clean North, Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society and Seeds of Diversity Canada.

Come swap or purchase heritage, open-pollinated and/or unusual seeds from local gardeners. Visit local environmental, food security and gardening organizational displays and vendors such as the Algoma Farmer’s Market. Speaker presentations run from 11 am to 3 pm. on a variety of topics such as seed saving, organic gardening, heirloom tomatoes and eating local.

Those who wish to participate in the swapping of seeds can bring in their seeds for sorting from 10-11 am. The exchange will take place from 11:15-12:15 pm., after which time the general public can buy the leftover seeds at bargain prices. Refreshments, children's activities and lots of handouts will be available at this fully accessible site. Admission is by donation.

Contact: Suzanne Hanna at (705) 759-2893

Nature Centre, Royal Botanical Gardens
Saturday February 20, 2010          10-3

Members of RBG: $3; Non-members: $5

Contact: Nancy Lee-Colibaba

Salle communautaire de Saint-Apollinaire
Sunday February 21, 2010          10h00 à 15h00

La Société d’horticulture de St-Apollinaire vous invite à ce rendez-vous incontournable des jardiniers : salle communautaire de Saint-Apollinaire (sortie 291 sur l’autoroute 20, à 15 minutes à l’ouest des ponts de Québec), 83 rue Boucher.

Entrée libre et casse-croûte santé sur place.

Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St.
Sunday February 21, 2010          12:30-6

See www.tcgn.ca for updates,map, parking etc. Seedy Saturday on Sunday is Toronto's most exciting eco-fair. Seed exchange, Heirloom seeds for sale, gardening workshops, and kids activities.

This year we are featuring the “North American Native Plant Society” (NANPS).

Gardeners will benefit from NANPS' expertise and large varieties of bio-regional native flowers. As we know, native flowers are an integral part of any vegetable garden. No native flowers, no bees or insects, thus no vegetables or fruits.

Please stay tuned for some of the pre-Seedy Sunday- events. Like Seed saving workshops, and seed packing groups.

Volunteers We need volunteers for a variety of tasks, from helping the elderly with parking, the coat check, and assisting with the TCGN Tables. We also need pre-Seedy Sunday- volunteers to help for things like seed packing groups. We also need volunteers for the set-up and take-down of our show, and to assist at the seed trading tables. You will get in free and also receive a free lunch. Contact information for Volunteers:

Marilyn Brownlee

or phone: (647)438-0038

Contact: for vendors; for volunteers

Market Square, 85 Elm St.
Sunday February 21, 2010          10-3

Gardeners, seed savers, and local food enthusiasts Welcome to Sudbury's first Seedy Sunday! The Sudbury Food Connections Network is hosting Sudbury's first "Seedy Sunday". Seedy Sunday is open to the public and is free - donations to support local community gardens would be appreciated.

Seedy Sunday is a way for local seed savers to exchange seeds, and network with other gardeners. Simply package any leftover seeds of open-pollinated varieties you might have, even if they are purchased ones, into a small envelope, label them well, and bring them to trade with other gardeners. The seed bartering take place from 11:30 to 1:00 pm, and after that extra seeds will be sold to the public as a fundraiser for community gardens.

We welcome all gardeners to come and learn from the speaker presentations about the importance of local food, saving seeds, growing heritage plants adapted to our northern climates, and protecting biodiversity. Check out the informational display booths featuring local not-for-profit organizations, the food vendors who will provide local cuisine and the seed vendors who will be on hand to help get you ready for your spring planting. Think green and beat the winter blues in February!

Contact: Doreen Ojala, Foodshed Project Manager, at 705-675-3894, or

Doukhobor Discovery Centre
Sunday February 21, 2010          1-4

1:00pm – 3:00pm is the seed swap

3:00 – 4:00pm is the workshop with on seed selection, avoiding cross-pollination, saving the gene pool & other vital information concerning the ever-expanding human population and our food sources and planting – bring your favorite seeds.

Contact: Netta Zeberoff 250-365-3512 or Larry 250 365 5327

Evergreen Senior's Centre
Saturday February 27, 2010          1-5

Guelph, ON Evergreen Seniors Centre, 683 Woolwich Street Saturday February 27th, 2010 1-5:30pm

Hosted by the Guelph Enabling Garden in support of Seeds of Diversity

Admission by donation to support community seed projects. Featuring a community seed exchange table, eco-friendly seed vendors, kids’ activities, local organizational displays, Guest Speakers TBA

Back by Popular Demand: Kyla Dixon-Muir speaks about extending the food growing season with cold framing techniques 2-3:30 pm.

Contact: Lea lea@green-ideas.ca http://enablinggarden.org/what%27s_happening.htm

Contact: Lea at ; http://enablinggarden.org/what%27s_happening.htm

Unitarian Congregation
Saturday February 27, 2010          10-4

VanDusen Botanical Gardens
Saturday February 27, 2010          10-4

Hosted by the Master Gardener Association - Speakers are 3 Master Gardeners - about Soil, Bees and Veggies for Beginners & Small Areas. There are no scheduled road closures or restrictions due to the Olympics. There will be other events at VanDusen Garden on the same day. The vendors area is being expanded so if interested please contact Lynne Chrismas.

Contact:

SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road
Saturday February 27, 2010          10-2

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or planting for the very first time, come to buy seeds, swap seeds, learn tips, and meet friends. If you have seeds to swap, bring them along! A talk with local organic farmer and seed saver, Mary Alice Johnson, will take place.

Contact: Jessica Boquist

St.Andrews Presbyterian Church
Saturday February 27, 2010          10-3

Seed Exchange Table, Vendor's of Open Pollinated Seeds and Talks on Seed Saving, Lasagna Gardening (Permaculture), Composting and More. St. Andrew's is at 31 King & Bowery St.

Contact: James Lambton - , 613-885-9485

Centre communitaire Le rodriguais
Sunday February 28, 2010          10h et 16h

Un brunch sera servi sur place. Apportez vos patins! Bienvenue aux exposants, visiteurs et bénévoles... Le lieu du rendez-vous est le 100 rue de la plage, Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez.

Contact: http://moutonscarottesbatons.la-vie-rurale.ca ou

Florence Filberg Centre
Saturday March 6, 2010          10-3

The event is the main fund-raiser for the Comox Valley Growers & Seed Savers Society, whose mission is to conserve & preserve our local plant diversity by encouraging & supporting public participation in growing heritage & non-hybrid food crops & other plants.

The theme for 2010 is "Eat From Your Backyard". Comox Valley Seedy Saturday includes the Community Seed Exchange, Horticulture Trade Fair, speaker presentations and Seedy Cafe. More information at: http://comoxvalleygrowersandseedsavers.ca/

Contact: Krista Kaptein 250-338-9962

A.L. Fortune Secondary School
Saturday March 6, 2010          10-3

Contact: June 250-832-2355 or Gabriele 250-838-6581

Robert's Creek Hall
Saturday March 6, 2010          

Contact: Robin at

École La Ruche de St-Vallier
Saturday March 6, 2010          10h00 à 16h30

Entrée gratuite; Ateliers gratuit; Activités pour les enfants.

Rodd Hotel, 75 Kent
Saturday March 6, 2010          

Part of ACORN's conference.

Contact: ; 506.536.2867

Ron Kolbus Centre, 105 Greenview Av
Saturday March 6, 2010          10-3

Seed exchange, seed sales and garden talks and much more.

Contact: Greta Kryger at or 613-521-8648

Fernie Community Centre
Saturday March 6, 2010          10-4

Our display at the Griz Days Craft Fair includes a well-stocked local seed swap, information on the Fernie Community EcoGarden with plotholder signup and workshop information, gardening book display, a seed matching game for children, a draw for gardener-friendly gifts and more. This is a great opportunity to chat and share information about gardening, seed-saving, and growing sprouts for healthy eating!

website: http://www.ecogarden.ca

Contact: Mary Cosman at ; phone: 250-423-3482

East Scarborough Storefront C.C.,4040 Lawrence Ave E
Saturday March 6, 2010          12-4

Come out to the first ever Seedy Saturday in Scarborough. Seed vendors,great workshops on seed starting, composting , Season extension,composting,balcony gardening and more. Meet representatives from growing groups such as Seeds of Diversity, Toronto Master Gardeners and Foodshare. Sponsored by Live Green Toronto, Foodshare, Toronto Community Garden Network, Seeds of Diversity, and the East Scarborough Storefront.

Contact: , 416-691-5173

2480, boul. Hochelaga, Université Laval
Sunday March 7, 2010          10h30 à 16h30

Contact: Christine

Bowen Park Auditorium
Sunday March 7, 2010          10-3

Everybody is welcome to attend this popular annual event. Trade or purchase organic and non-hybrid seeds, native plants, bee houses, rain barrels and other tools for self-reliance. There will also be an activity centre for kids! Bring your own seeds to the seed exchange table.

This popular event, which is put on by the Nanaimo Foodshare Society and the Nanaimo Community Garden Society, traditionally takes place on the first Sunday of every March, just in time for gardeners to pick up a great variety of seeds, seedlings, and other gardening material and supplies. The focus is on, but not limited to, organic, heritage and heirloom seed varieties. Attendees should be sure to bring their own well marked seeds to trade at the seed exchange table.

Admission $3.00

Contact: Stephen Cochrane, Nanaimo Foodshare

Perth Farmer's Market
Sunday March 7, 2010          10-3

For those attending the Ottawa Seedy Saturday, this makes it easier to come to ours. The cost of a table is $15.00 (our regular farmers market price) and will also be open to all farmers market vendors, so you can expect that there will be hot food and baking on offer. As with other seedy events there will be a swap table, and gardening and seed workshops.

Contact: Sarah Mackenzie 613-284-0578;

Slocan Park Hall
Sunday March 7, 2010          1-5

Admission by donation.

Fellowes High School, 420 Bell St.
Sunday March 7, 2010          10-3

Our 3rd Annual Seedy Sunday in the Ottawa Valley! Free admission. Come for an hour, stay for the day. Explore the seeds and plants for sale, local food producers, gardening presentations, and an exchange table for swapping seeds, plants and other gardening goods. Enjoy the "100-Mile Lunch" sold by the Ottawa Valley Food Co-operative, local musicians, and meeting with friends. All new and experienced gardeners, locavores and the curious will want to attend!

Contact: Claire Lepine at or 613-628-1836

McConnell Library
Tuesday March 9, 2010          7-9

There will be a short talk on seed-saving followed by the swap and a light tea.

Contact: Michelle Smith 902-945-2425 or the CB Regional Library branch holding the event.

Okanagan College, KLO Rd.
Saturday March 13, 2010          10-3

Contact: Sher Alcock at

Arbutus Room, Recreation Complex
Saturday March 13, 2010          10-3

Admission $2 adults, 12 and under free. Location is wheelchair accessible.

Seedy Saturday includes a seed swap, seed sales, free gardening workshops, kids activities, and information tables from local gardening, agricultural and food-related organisations. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. Master Gardeners and Master Composter will be on hand to answer questions.

Contact: Kevin Wilson 604 483 9052,

Princess Alexandra School
Saturday March 13, 2010          12-4:30

This year will be Saskatoon's 12th year! at Princess Alexandra School, 210 Avenue H South. Admission is $2.00. Seedy Saturday is an family-friendly eco-fair promoting open pollinated and heirloom seed-saving, biodiversity and sustainable living. It's the perfect time to celebrate spring with garden speakers, like-minded exhibitors, a childrens' area and refreshments. More information will be on the CHEP Good Food Inc. webwsite at www.chep.org as the event nears.

Contact: Ruth Anne Rudack: communitygardening @chep.org or 306 655-5322.

Siloam United Church, Rear Entrance
Saturday March 13, 2010          10-3:30

Admission is $5.00 per adult.

Featuring a wide selection of vendors of seeds, Seeds of Diversity Canada, plants, unique horticultural & environmentally friendly products & a snack café.

Demonstrations and Power Point Presentations will be held through the day.

Organized by the London Middlesex Master Gardeners at www.londonmiddlesexmastergardeners.com

Contact: Jennifer Grant 519-652-2734

Cobble Hill Hall
Saturday March 13, 2010          10-3

Seed exchange, local vendors of seeds and plants, Seeds of Diversity booth, organic growers, guest speakers and more.

Contact: Carolyn at

St. James's United Church. 221 Romaine St.
Saturday March 13, 2010          1-4

Contact: Jillian Bishop ; http://urbantomato.blogspot.com

Kingston Public Library Central Branch
Saturday March 13, 2010          10-3

Contact: Katherine Rothermel 613-385-8569

Lodge Valley Room
Saturday March 13, 2010          11-3

Seed to buy, sell, give away

Info and Items related to gardening and food production

Hosted by the Horse Lake Community Farm Coop

Contact: Trish Chung or Karen Greenwood

Maison du Citoyen
Sunday March 14, 2010          10h00-17h00

www.bioequitable.ca

Queen St. United Church Hall
Saturday March 20, 2010          9-1

presented by Lindsay Master Gardeners.

Contact: Larry Lenhardt at

78 Alexander Av.
Saturday March 20, 2010          10-2

www.helpingnatureheal.com

Contact: Rosmarie A. Bradley-Lohnes, 902-543-7416

Madeira Park Community Hall
Saturday March 20, 2010          10-4

Earthsave Sunshine Coast and Seeds of Diversity Canada will be holding the first ever Seedy Saturday in Madeira Park and starting a seed bank in Pender Harbour.

All proceeds will go toward starting an Edible Schoolyard/ Community Garden at Madeira Park Elementary. This is the first step in creating a FOOD SECURE, viable, self reliant community, prepared for any emergency. The theme is “Eat local – Grow Organic Food”

The number of people interested in gardening and growing their own food just keeps expanding. They are concerned about genetically modified food and are looking for local, organically produced seeds for their garden. Seedy Saturday will provide the opportunity for those people to come together and buy or exchange interesting and unusual heritage varieties of vegetable and flower seeds.

We invite you to rent a 3'x8' table at the event. Rental fee is $15 plus a donation for our silent auction, raffle, or door prize; product, gift certificates and or discount coupons are perfect

We are located in B.C Canada, on the Sunshine Coast, an hour North East of Gibsons.

If you are unable to attend, please send pamphlets, brochures and any other material to be placed on a display table, and a donation if possible. We anticipate attendance will be from 300-500 individuals.

Contact: Teri at 604-883-2817;

Montgomery Community Centre
Saturday March 20, 2010          10-4

Contact: http://seedysaturdaycalgary.shawwebspace.ca/

Alberta Av. Community Hall
Sunday March 21, 2010          11 to 4

This event just keeps getting bigger. This year we will have more space,a separate room for speakers, and better parking!

There will be a Seed Exchange table available as well as seed vendors,kid's table and a cafe.

Contact: Pam at

Saturday March 27, 2010          

Mercury Theatre
Saturday March 27, 2010          10-4

There will be a seed swap, local seed vendors, farmers, and other 'foodies'. We will also be offering several gardening workshops during the day. Entrance is by donation, with all proceeds going towards supporting local food security initiatives in the Valley.

Contact: Cowichan Green Community at 250-748-8506 or www.cowichangreencommunity.org

125 rue Morgan, CRIFA de Coaticook
Saturday April 10, 2010          10h00 à 16h00

La fête des semences de Coaticook se tiendra pour la 5ème année consécutive. Vous pourrez vous procurer une foule de semences dont certaines fort inusitées et au-delà d'une vingtaine de variétés de fines herbes certifiées biologiques. Au plaisir de vous y rencontrer!

Contact: Nataly Lanoix au 819-849-9588 ext: 2358 ou

Centre communautaire Le Trivent à Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval
Saturday April 10, 2010          9h00 à 16h00

Contact: Sabrina Thomassin (Municipalité de Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval): 418 825-1378 poste 228;

Stewart Farm
Saturday April 10, 2010          11-3

Contact: 604-591-4789

Farmer's Market
Saturday April 10, 2010          

Contact: Michelle at

Nanaimo Square, downtown
Saturday April 10, 2010          11-4

Very popular event. Seed swap/sales bedding plants, demos and workshops. Live music and great food.

Contact: Laurel Burnham 250.492.7717

Clearwater Ski Hill
Saturday April 17, 2010          10-2

vendor Registration is $10 and vendors can register through guysuz@mercuryspeed.com as early as they like. Vendors from last year have first choice of their table spots back again for 2010. Have a great winter perusing the garden diary from this summer and planning for next year!

Contact: Suzanne at

Captain William Spry Rec Centre
Saturday April 17, 2010          2-4:30

The Urban Farm Museum Society of Spryfield is holding its 12th Seedy Saturday in Halifax. Swap and or buy seeds, visit seed & plant vendors. Visit the Kids’ Corner. There will be displays and speakers as well as a focus on Seeds of Diversity, and heirloom seeds. Bring some seeds to share and take home some new seeds but if you have no seeds come anyway.

Our Head Gardener, Jane, will give a workshop on growing your own vegetable transplants. A donation is requested to cover supplies.

Admission by donation. Door prize!!

Contact: Jean Henshall White (902) 477-2933; or www.urbanfamspryfield.com

Fernie Community Centre
Thursday April 22, 2010          5-9 pm

We hold two Seedy events each spring. Our display at Fernie's Earth day event includes a well-stocked local seed swap, information on the Fernie Community EcoGarden with plotholder signup and workshop information, gardening book display, a seed matching game for children and a draw for gardener-friendly gifts. This is a great opportunity to chat and share information about gardening, seed-saving, and growing sprouts for healthy eating!

Contact: Mary Cosman at

Sunday April 25, 2010          

Contact: Michelle at