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!
Workshop Schedule
10:15am: Ask a question with a Master Gardener
11:00am: Backyard Water Management with Connor Renouf
11:45am: Hillcrest High School Garden Club
12:30pm: Ask a question with a Master Gardener
1:15pm: Bird Friendly Backyards with Berit Erickson
2:00pm: Starting Seedlings 101 and Winter Sowing Native Plants with Luc Bourgeois & Nathalie Bradbury
What vendors will be there?
Many of your old favourites, mixed with some exciting new faces, will be joining us at Seedy Saturday!
- Details to come!
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
