Seedy Saturday at Evergreen Brick Works

Participate in our Seed Swap, co-hosted by Evergreen, Toronto Seed Library and Seeds of Diversity! Bring any extra open-pollinated and untreated seeds you have and explore new possibilities for your garden. Simply drop off your seeds with a volunteer at the swap and take a moment to browse the seed exchange tables to discover what others have contributed. 

How to participate in the Seed Swap: 

• Clearly label your seed packages with the type of plant and variety. Example: French Marigold or Yellow Pear Tomato 
• Include the year the seeds were harvested so others will know how old they are. 
• If you know the ideal growing conditions, include those details on the package too.  
• If possible, portion your seeds out into small envelopes/packages to make them easy to share. 

Additionally, you can purchase seeds from the Evergreen Garden Market if you’re unable to bring your own, and these can be used for swapping.

Time to declutter your gardening shed, find new treasures for your garden, and contribute to a culture of sharing and sustainability. The idea behind a “Free Market” is to create a temporary space where individuals can offer items they no longer need and to allow others to take what they require, all without any monetary exchange. It’s a way to build community connections and promote sustainability by reducing waste through reuse and sharing.  

How it Works: 

• Bring and Share: Got extra gardening tools, pots, decor or other garden-related items? Bring them along! Share what you have and let others benefit from your green generosity. 

• Take What You Need: On the hunt for a new shovel or in need of some pots for your plants? Explore the free market and take what you need. It’s all freely given with no strings attached. 
• Quality Check: Please ensure that the tools and garden items that you donate are clean and in good condition. Would you gift this to a friend or neighbour?

• You are encouraged to bring your own reusable bags or boxes to carry your seeds, plants, or garden-related treasures home with you. 
• Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated and take advantage of our bottle refill fountains in Buildings 12 and 14. 
• Grabbing brunch or a snack from the farmers market? Bring your own containers to take food home or borrow a reusable plate and cutlery from one of our prepared food vendors if you’re staying in to eat. Return used dishes to a designated dish bin and we’ll wash, sanitize and reuse!  

Evergreen welcomes the participation of non-profit organizations and community groups to join our vibrant community for an opportunity to connect with other like-minded garden and nature enthusiasts, expand your horticultural group’s membership, share knowledge, foster connections and much more.

Learn more and apply.