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Are You Feeling Seedy?
We are, because it’s that time of year: when gardeners’ thoughts turn to seeds and our thoughts turn to bringing Victoria the best possible Seedy Saturday. So mark February 21 on your gardening calendar: Seedy Saturday returns to the Victoria Conference Centre, 10-4, with lots of old favourites and some exciting new features (more on […]
Figs: A Little Mediterranean in your own Backyard
Figs in Victoria? It is possible, but the variety you choose is key to your success. Bob Duncan, of Fruit Trees and More, recommends ‘Desert King’. This variety is well suited to our ‘cool Mediterranean’ climate. Figs usually ripen by August and are equally delicious fresh or dried. Discover more about varieties, best growing conditions, […]
Thanks for a Great Seedy Saturday
Thank you to all the exhibitors, speakers, and chefs who participated at Victoria’s 2013 Seedy Saturday on February 16th. To the visiting public, thank you for coming to hear our guest speakers, buying your seeds, plants, and many other products from local and regional businesses. Finally, thank you to our wonderful volunteers and supervisory team […]
Small but Mighty
Trying to wedge a few (or a few more) edibles into what seems like an impossibly small garden? We can help with that. Seedy Saturday is importing Andrea Bellamy (all the way across the Salish Sea from Vancouver) to talk about how to grow more food in small spaces. Andrea is the author of Sugar […]
Grow Your Own Medicine
The healing power of some plants has been known for thousands of years. But if you are interested in growing medicinal plants in your own garden, where should you begin? Don Ollsin, Master Herbalist, will be sharing his experience in creating apothecary gardens at this year’s Seedy Saturday. Come hear Don, and find out which […]
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