Seedy Saturday Ottawa is a yearly seed sale with a focus on heritage, open-pollinated seed from local growers. It also includes supportive sustainable, local businesses and groups related to local food and gardening.
This event, organized by the Jardiniers Kilborn Gardeners, in partnership with Just Food and Seeds of Diversity, will again be held at Emmanuel United Church!
The next Seedy Saturday event will be held:
March 1st, 2025
10am – 3pm
Emmanuel United Church
691 Smyth Road
Contact altavistaseeds@gmail.com with any questions!
What can you expect to find?
- Local seed vendors
- Local, sustainable businesses related
to food and gardening - Seed swap table (free, while supplies last)
- Workshops by experienced gardeners
- Information booths
- Local artisans
How much is it?
Admission and parking are free.
Local bus #55 services Emmanuel United Church.
What can I bring?
Your own reusable bags and, if you have some, your seeds for exchange.
Some vendors will accept card payments, but some might only use cash – time to break out those piggy banks!
Presentation Schedule
10:15am: Ask a question with a Master Gardener – Have a question about gardening? This Master Gardener Q&A is a great opportunity to get an answer.
11:00am: Backyard Water Management with Connor Renouf – Learn how to mitigate the impacts of heavy rainfall on your backyard!
11:45am: Hillcrest High School Garden Club – This presentation will tell the story of how this Hillcrest club was formed, what projects they do, its volunteer opportunities, and how other schools can form garden clubs. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period. The presenters hope their audience will be inspired to start a garden at their own school.
12:30pm: Ask a question with a Master Gardener – Have a question about gardening? This Master Gardener Q&A is a great opportunity to get an answer.
1:15pm: Bird Friendly Backyards with Berit Erickson – Take this opportunity to learn how to make your backyard bird and pollinator friendly this growing season.
2:00pm: Starting Seedlings 101 and Winter Sowing Native Plants with Luc Bourgeois & Nathalie Bradbury – Learn what how to turn those seeds into strong and healthy plants, even in the winter months!
What vendors will be there?
- Semences Junco Seeds
- Sweet William Farms
- Ottawa Rock Garden and Horticultural Society
- Three Forks Seeds
- Pepper Merchant
- Pepiniere La Refriche
- Urban Gardening Canada
- Ferme Tournesol
- Urban Harvest Organic Seeds
- Jardins Localeaf Gardens
- Gaia Organic Seeds
- Rewild Landscapes
- The Good Shit
- Soils Alive Composting
- Naturaide
- Naturaide
- Rain Ready Ottawa
- Just Food
- Haico’s Hot Sauce
- Jambican Studio Gardens
- Almanac Urban Mill & Bakery
- Seeds of Diversity
- Ottawa Master Gardeners
- Project Tembo
- Nepean Horticultural Society
- Raon Kitchen
- Seeded Memories
- Wind Blest Apothecary
- Birdie Blocks
- Art by Roanne
Seedy Saturday is an initiative started by Seeds of Diversity, encouraging communities to gather, celebrate and share/purchase seeds. Seedy Saturday events are registered with Seeds of Diversity, so if you are further afield than Algonquin land/Ottawa, you can find an event closer to you through their webpage.
Spread the Word!
Want to save one of the posters to share with your friends, families, and communities?
If you’d like a print-quality file for any posters, please contact communitygardening@justfood.ca
