Seedy Saturday

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 Kilborn Garden Group in partnership with Just Food and Seeds of Diversity, will be held at Emmanuel at 691 Smyth Rd this year on March 1st 2025.  Local bus #55 services Emmanuel United Church.

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.

What can I bring?

• Your own reusable bags and, if you have some, your seeds for exchange.

Workshop Schedule

• 10:15   Master Gardener – Ask a question
• 11:00   Connor Renouf – Backyard Water Management
• 11:45   Hillcrest High School Garden Club
• 12:30   Master Gardener – Ask a question
•   1:15   Berit Erickson – Bird friendly backyards
•   2:00   Luc Bourgeois & Nathalie Bradbury – Starting seedlings 101 + winter sowing native plants

What vendors will be there? 

Many of your old favourites, mixed with some exciting new faces, will be joining us at Seedy Saturday!  Including: