Seedy Saturday

Seedy Weekend at Evergreen Brick Works

March 8 & 9, 2025

Dates: Saturday, March 8 & Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: Free

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Seedy Weekend is a community event for everyone. Whether you’re a gardening newbie, a seasoned farmer, interested in sustainable local foods and pollinator gardens or simply love reconnecting with nature in an urban setting while enjoying in a bite to eat, Seedy Weekend 2025 at Evergreen Brick Works has it all.

 

Spanning over 2-days, this event is a celebration of seeds, gardening and community. Join us for workshops, films, expert talks and seed exchanges.

Learn more about Seedy Saturday

What's On at Seedy Weekend 2025

Activities, talks, workshops and more

Free Seed Swap

Free Seed Swap – Bring your seeds to trade and take home something new to try!

 

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.

Date & TimeLocationCost
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pmBMO ArtiumFree
Seeds of Diversity

Exhibitors

A wide range of exhibitors on both Saturday and Sunday, each sharing their unique expertise.

Apply to become an exhibitor!

Variety of native bee nesting habitats with detailed presentations and instruction.

WeeBeeHouse - Sunday

High quality teas for mind, body & soul and educational programming

Foggy River Farm - Saturday

Making local food accessible year round supporting schools & more.

TreeMobile - Saturday

Offering free native seeds from experts sharing knowledge.

Cliffcrest Butterflyway - Saturday

Sharing a healthy seed library and encouraging donations.

Withrow Park Farmers' Market - Saturday

Promoting horticultural and floral art education.

The Garden Club of Toronto - Saturday

Information on FoodShare programs, community gardens and waste reduction.

FoodShare Toronto - Saturday

Selection of organic, heirloom vegetable, herb and flower seeds & soil amendments.

Urban Harvest Organic Seeds - Sat&Sun

Sharing how they help people become stewards of the earth and sharing seeds.

WaterFarmers - Sat&Sun

Regenerative growing tools enhancing the circular economy.

Wastenot Farms Inc - Sat&Sun

Sharing information on soil probiotic health, importance of compost & compost tea CSA subscription program.

Crooked Farmz - Sat&Sun

Sharing ideas to grow a sustainable future, one seed at a time!

Black Creek Community Farm - Sat&Sun

Not-for-profit organization working to connect people and plants.

Toronto Botanical Garden - Sat&Sun

Learn basics of growing these flowers from experts and purchase some for home.

Cdn Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Society - Sat&Sun

Providing tools to increase awareness of native plants in your community.

North American Native Plant Society - Sat&Sun

Connecting to share our goals of sustaining native habitats. Looking for volunteers.

10,000 trees for the Rouge - Sat&Sun

Learn basics of growing these flowers from experts and purchase some for home.

Ontario Iris Society - Sat&Sun

Encouraging folks to plant native species at home. Looking for volunteers.

Toronto Nature Stewards - Sat&Sun

Way of life and a project with a purpose to make a difference in this world.

Whole Village Cooperative Inc. - Sat&Sun

Advice clinics on seed starting, spring clean up and year round growing.

Toronto Master Gardeners - Sat&Sun

Inspiring urbanites to grow food and build careers in organic land care.

The Backyard Urban Farm Company Inc. - Sat&Sun

With the City, providing resources and incentives for climate action.

Live Green Toronto - Sat&Sun

Enhancing soil health via educational composting programs using earthworms (vermicomposting).

Worm Wrangler - Sun

Organic bio-stimulant with mycorrhizal fungi and Nova Scotia seaweed, promoting robust plant growth.

ABUNDANCE - Sat&Sun

Offers diverse certified-organic seeds & supporting communities via education.

Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds - Sat&Sun

Empowering gardeners with organic, non-GMO seeds, promoting self-sufficiency and seed sovereignty.

Saturday Seed Co. - Sat

Influencing genetic engineering policy for food sovereignty.

Cdn Biotechnology Action Network - Sat&Sun

In My Backyard: Film Screening and Interactive Workshop

In My Backyard chronicles director Jamie Day Fleck’s personal journey into urban agriculture, converting her entire backyard into a kitchen garden. Using her personal story as a jumping-off point, she branches out to look at the various solutions that backyard gardeners and urban growers have dreamed up and implemented in her city — Toronto, Ontario, Canada. By looking at the stories of individuals that are changing their communities through local food production, it becomes evident that positive changes are being implemented and solutions are available. To many people global environmental problems seem insurmountable but a few people are working diligently to create new paradigms and show bright possibilities within urban spaces.

 

After the screening, join Director Jamie Day Fleck for an interactive workshop and discussion. Use the information and solutions from the documentary to inspire your family and community! Come brainstorm, network and learn how we can change the world through gardening and growing vegetables in the city.

Date & TimeLocationCost
Screening: Sunday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CRH GalleryFree
Interactive Workshop: Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmCRH GalleryFree
More about the film

Workshop: Winter Seed Sowing

Drop in to join Najeeb from Toronto Nature Stewards for this drop in workshop! Try your hand at seed sowing and take a pot of winter sown seeds with you, to grow at your place. No prior experience necessary; this is a great activity for younger gardeners if accompanied with a grown-up.

Date & TimeLocationCost
Sunday 10:00 am - 11:30 am CRH GalleryFree
Toronto Nature Stewards

Workshop: Healthy Soils: Understanding Soil Microbiology

The last decade has witnessed a profound shift to a new way of understanding soil health – one which is actually the old way of considering soil health: by focusing on the soil as a holistic, living ecosystem. In this short workshop we’ll introduce the key microbial actors at work in the soil microbiome, the 6 principles of soil health gleaned from the regenerative agriculture movement, and strategies for adapting probiotic health to our own gardens and growing spaces via composting and other techniques.

 

The workshop will be hosted by Sean Smith of Crooked Farmz. Crooked Farmz is a Toronto-based micro farm producing small-batch composts and aerobic compost teas for microbial health in agriculture, horticulture, and arboriculture. We serve seasonal regenerative teas at local farmers’ markets and garden centres, offer a compost tea CSA subscription service with 60+ members, and brew custom teas for professional clients across the Greater Toronto Area. We can be found in the Evergreen Brick Works Garden Centre all summer.

Date & TimeLocationCost
Sunday 10:00 am - 10:30 am, 10:30 am - 11:00 am and 11:00 am - 11:30 amCRH GalleryFree
Crooked Farmz

All Your Questions About Herb Gardening Answered.

Have you ever wanted to grow your own herb garden, but don’t know where to get started? Maybe you have tried but aren’t getting the vibrant yields you hope for. Join Maria from Wild By Nature Botanicals to learn how to plan, plant, and care for your herb garden from seed to harvest. A passionate herbalist and experienced herb grower, Maria will guide you to choose the right plants for your unique herb garden – whether you intend to plant one pot on your balcony or fill your whole backyard. Walk away with the knowledge to keep your herbs flourishing so you can enjoy them all season long. Herbal tisane from the Wild By Nature Urban Farm will be served to sip during the workshop. Come with your questions and herby dreams!

Date & TimeLocationCost
Sunday 10:00 am - 10:30 am, 10:30 am - 11:00 am and 11:00 am - 11:30 amCRH GalleryFree
Wild By Nature Botanicals

Workshop: Enclosed Terrarium Workshop with Toronto Botanical Garden

Toronto Botanical Garden Horticulturist Megan Blaquiere will guide you through a step-by-step demonstration on how to select, assemble, and care for your very own enclosed terrarium. Guests are free to ask questions during the demonstration or at the end during the question-and-answer period. The terrarium will be raffled off at the end of the presentation. Open to all ages, likely best for those 12 +, no experience necessary

Date & TimeLocationCost
Sunday 10:00 am - 11:30 amCRH GalleryFree
Toronto Botanical Garden

Demonstration: Plant a Seed with Permastake!

Plant a Seed with Permastake! This will include free seed planting and designing your own Permastake to go along with your plant.

Date & TimeLocationCost
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pmEvergreen Garden MarketFree
Permastake

Garden Tools Free Market

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.

Learn more about how to participate in the Need to know section

Date & TimeLocationCost
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pmBMO AtriumFree

Conversation Circles

Take part in free discussions about community-supported agriculture, how to grow mushrooms, year-round growing and more!
Find us in the City Builder’s Gallery.

Date & TimeHostTopic
Saturday 10:00 am - 10:45 amSasa NaturalsLearn about the benefits of natural skincare and how farming and wellness go hand in hand. Come curious about herbal remedies, sustainable self-care and discover why what you put on your skin matters just as much as what you eat.
Saturday 11:00 am - 11:45 amReyes FarmWant to grow your own fruit trees? Curious about how apples stay crisp all winter? Join Reyes Farms for a deep dive into fruit growing and storage! As expert growers, they’ll share knowledge on caring for your fruit trees, the benefits of storage crops like apples, and how to enjoy fresh, local fruit year-round.
Saturday 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm TBDJoin Earth Haven Farm for an insightful discussion on Indigenous farming practices and food sovereignty. Learn how traditional growing methods prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and community resilience, and why these practices are vital for a sustainable food future. Deepen your understanding of food systems, reconnect with ancestral wisdom, and explore ways we can all support food sovereignty.
Sunday 10:00 am - 10:45 amEvergreen Garden MarketBalcony & small space gardening for pollinators and vegetables.
Sunday 11:00 am - 11:45 am WastenofarmsConversation about peat use in horticulture and why conserving peatlands is vital in creating resiliency against the climate crisis.
Sunday 12:00 pm - 12:45 pmWild By Nature7 Herbs Anyone Can Grow to Use Year Round: Do you grow herbs and then don't know how to use them? Maybe you forget or just aren't inspired to use them? Join a lively conversation for ideas on how herbs can add joy, flavour and wellness into your life everyday.

Evergreen Garden Market Seeding Supply Sale

Evergreen Garden Market boasts a wide array of must-have items catering to gardeners of every age. Explore our curated collection, including seeds from reputable brands like West Coast Seeds and Northern Wildflowers, alongside seed starting kits, houseplants, eco-friendly products, essential gardening tools, nature-inspired home decor, and everything else you need for chic outdoor living.

Open Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm!

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Need to know for Seedy Weekend 2025

How to participate in our FREE SEED SWAP

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.

Garden Tools Free Market

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?

Ways you can help reduce waste at this event

  • 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!

Apply to become an exhibitor

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.

Apply

Best ways to visit Evergreen Brick Works

Take the free Shuttle Bus located outside Broadview Station. The Shuttle runs every 30 minutes and has a bike rack available! Alternatively, hop on the 28 TTC bus from Davisville Station or ride your bike along one of the ravine trails. Paid parking is available, but spaces are limited. Learn more about how to plan your visit here.

To locate the shuttle stop at Broadview Station, exit the station and walk North towards Erindale Avenue. The shuttle will stop just beside the bus stop on Erindale at the side of parkette.

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