Victoria Seedy Saturday 2025
Schedule
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am
Location
Crystal Gardens | Victoria, BC
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Mark your calendars: Victoria Seedy Saturday is back! We are pleased to announce that we'll be hosting Victoria Seedy Saturday 2025 at Crystal Garden (713 Douglas St.) from 11am - 4pm on Saturday, February 15th. ✨
? What is Seedy Saturday?
- A celebration of seeds that takes place all over the world
- An opportunity for learning about gardening, community food resilience, and climate-adaptive food growing
- A chance to buy locally grown, climate-adapted seeds and plants, exchange seeds with fellow gardeners and farmers, and attend free workshops
- An all-ages event with fun gardening-themed activities for kids!
? Speaker sessions!
"Where to Start, From Seed!"
⏰11:30am - 12:30pm
? Katie Underwood | Peas n’ Carrots Farm
? Starting a garden? Katie’s got you covered! Learn how to choose the best seeds, where to find them, and whether to direct sow or transplant. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike!
"Growing Culture in Our Food Gardens"
⏰1 - 2pm
? Ariel Reyes Antuan (Iye Creative), Solara Goldwyn (Hatchet & Seed - Edible Landscapes), & Lisa Willott (Farm Folk City Folk)
? Food gardens hold stories of culture, history, and resilience. Join this dynamic trio as they overview their project, share practical tips for growing and cooking with cultural crops. They will discuss seed selection and saving considerations, plus the magic of how plants connect and expand our hearts and minds to our own and other cultures!
"Heavy Metal Soil Testing for Home Gardeners"
⏰ 2:30 - 3:30pm
? Martyna Tomczynski | Victoria Compost Ed Centre
? Healthy soil = healthy gardens! Learn how to test your soil for heavy metals, interpret the results, and keep your garden and loved ones safe from contamination.
All sessions are upstairs, at Crystal Garden and FREE for attendees!
Food will be available from The Empress from 12PM - 2PM. Delicious sandwiches, wraps, coffee, tea & more for purchase! ?
Facepainting available from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at Supply Victoria next door to Crystal Gardens!
? Venue is completely wheelchair accessible.
? Free Bike valet parking at the front of Crystal Gardens on the Douglas St. side!
? Bus routes 3, 4, 7, 15, 21, 25, 27, 28 & 31 take you within a few blocks of the location
Thank you to our sponsors and funders! ?
? Compost Education Centre
? Victoria Urban Food Table
? Nicola Real Estate
? OUR DWTN brought to you by City of Victoria
? Capital Regional District
? Health Sciences Association
? Victoria Horticultural Society
? Cold Comfort Ice Cream
? Wildfire Bakery
? Lifestyles Markets
? Urban Grocer
? Pedersen's Event Rental
? Better Print
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Where is it happening?
Crystal Gardens, 703 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4, Canada,Victoria, British ColumbiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
