If you’re looking for something seedy to do this Saturday, then Thompson Community Centre is just the place for you.
The 10th Seedy Saturday event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 16 vendors and between 200 and 300 people expected to attend.
The event – which is entry by donation - is primarily focused on gardeners and people with an interest in the local eating and growing community.
“People can learn about what’s happening in their community and find out about local (seed) initiatives,” said Sarina Clay-Smith, Urban Agriculture Program coordinator for event organizers Richmond Food Security, a non-profit society.
As well as the many varieties of seeds on sale, there will be two workshops throughout the day:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Introduction to organic seeds;
Noon to 1 p.m.: Ecological benefits of seed saving.
Vendors include Edible Oasis, Steveston Stock and Seed, Salt Spring Seeds, BC Eco Seed Co-op and Kelpman. The Vancouver Master Gardeners will also be in attendance.
Another highlight of the annual event is the “community seed library,” where seeds – many of them donated – are “loaned out” with “some education about seed diversity,” added Clay-Smith.
“People can take up to three seed packets away, then we ask them to bring some back.”
Seedy Saturday event participants will learn how to choose the best, local seeds, and how to practice “seed sovereignty by saving seeds and having food for years to come.”
People are asked to park in the Burnett secondary parking lot.
