Events

Annual Seedy Saturday

South Vancouver Island

Sat. February 18th, 2012 10:00am - 4:00pm

Seedy Saturday is your one-stop shop for: seeds direct from the growers, nurseries with native and specialty plants and small fruits; local food and garden products and services; cooking demos; garden club and information displays about composting, habitat and native bees; Seed Exchange for your donated or trading seeds; activities for children; Seedy Cafe for light lunch or snacks; 13 speaker talks ranging from mushrooms to tomatoes to fruits to how we can establish food/agriculture systems and policy in our region (marauding deer anyone?). Keynote Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials speaks on "Hot New Plants". Topics and speaker info detailed on the website. Join other enthusiasts at this welcoming, informal community event that offers superior education and networking opportunities for gardeners of all abilities. Hosted by the James Bay Market Society.