Seedy Saturday 2011

Don’t let the frigid February weather bring you down! Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about those next blooms. On Saturday February 20, Sault College proudly hosts the third annual Seedy Saturday. This event brings together gardeners, farmers, seed savers, and citizens passionate about gardening, food security and the environment.

Located in the Sault College cafeteria, the community is invited to come out and swap or purchase heritage, open-pollinated and/or unusual seeds from local gardeners. Local environmental, food security, gardening organizations and vendors will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions. A variety of speaker presentations and workshops will run from 10:30am to 3:00pm on topics such as seed saving, organic gardening, and why eating local matters. Those wishing to participate in the swapping of seeds can register from 10am to 11am for the seed exchange that will take place between 11:15am to 12:15pm. Vendors, children’s activities and refreshments will be available all day.

“Seedy Saturday is an opportunity to educate the community on the important issues surrounding gardening,” says Suzanne Hanna, Organizer of the annual event. “Children and adults alike will enjoy the workshops and activities that are planned.”

Seedy Saturday is sponsored by Seeds of Diversity, Clean North, Sault College and the Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society. Admission is by donation. For more information on this exciting event, contact Suzanne Hanna at (705) 759-2893 wildgardener@shaw.ca or Laura Wyper at (705) 253-1951 laurawyper@yahoo.com.