Seedy Saturday March 15, 2008

What's it all about?

Seedy Saturday is a celebration and sharing of open-pollinated seeds and gardening know-how—“saving our past for our future.” Seedy Saturday and Seedy Sunday events are held across Canada.

Seedy Saturday is about

* saving, swapping, buying, and selling seeds that have not been genetically modified
* promoting open-pollinated varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers, grains, and herbs
* preserving heirloom varieties
* conserving biodiversity
* growing native plants and plants adapted to local conditions
* creating and sustaining gardening communities
* ensuring food security
* sharing gardening know-how

Talks, tables, displays and more

At Calgary Seedy Saturday you can check out the talks, tables, and displays of

* local seed savers
* local and prairie seed companies
* native plant collectors
* agricultural conservation groups
* community gardeners
* organic growers
* and more

Food and fun

And you and your family can enjoy

* tasty refreshments
* kids corner

Official Website: http://www.calhort.org/events