CELEBRATE ALL THINGS GARDENING AT HAMILTON'S 14TH ANNUAL SEEDY SATURDAY


It's back! 
Central Library is the place to be on Saturday, February 1st, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for the return of Seedy Saturday. This FREE event brings together a wonderful community of garden-minded vendors, environmental groups, and local organizations. Donations to Green Venture are welcome! 

The Fourth Floor will be buzzing with gardening experts, seed swaps, vendors, workshops, kids' activities and more. It's the ‘go-to’ place to be if you're interested in gardening, edible gardening, pollinator gardens, sustainability, heirloom and organic seed supplies, and more! You can enjoy a wide range of vendors and exhibitors. 

See the full schedule below. 

For any inquiries, send an email to [email protected]


Become A Sponsor

Want to make Seedy Saturday even better than it already is?

Become a Sponsor

By sponsoring Seedy Saturday, your company will have the opportunity to support impactful environmental action within the Hamilton Community. We aim to continue to make Seedy Saturday a barrier-free event, and your sponsorship will help us provide free native seeds, seedlings, pollinator and tree kits, food, and drink, along with educational workshops and sessions, and family-friendly activities. 

Why Sponsor?

Sponsoring Seedy Saturday will not only enhance your company's sustainability initiatives but also provide public recognition. Your company's sponsorship will be recognized in press releases and media coverage, mentioned on our social media platforms, recognized during the event, and in post-event communications, and more!

Below is the event line-up to plan your day. We look forward to seeing you.

Ask the Experts Session - 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: 4th Floor - Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch

Bring your questions and ideas about home energy efficiency and retrofits, how to include rain gardens, permeable paving and harvesting rainwater. Learn more about the Rain Ready Rebate.

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Documentary Viewing - In My Backyard - 10:00 am-3:00 pm 
Location: 1st Floor - Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch

Watch as filmmaker Jamie Day Fleck converts her backyard into a vegetable garden and meets other Torontonians developing innovative solutions that utilize city spaces for hyper-local food production.

Seed Swap - 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: 4th Floor - Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch

A free seed exchange where community members are encouraged to donate seeds and take seeds home to plant in their gardens.

Workshop Schedule:
Location: Hamilton Room/Wentworth room

10:30 am-11:30 am - A Rain Ready Garden

11:30am-12:30pm - Demystifying Design for the Home Gardener

12:30pm-1:00pm - Habitat at Home

1:10pm-1:40pm - Working with weeds

1:50 pm-2:50 pm - Native Plants in Gardens, Containers, & Bouquets

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