Seedy Saturday
Saturday,
February 22nd, 2025
9:00am – 2:30pm
The Kitchener Public
Library Central Branch
85 Queen Street North
Kitchener, Ontario
Hourly-pay, underground parking is available via Queen Street or Otto Street, directly at the library. Pay & Display surface-level parking is available in the parking lot located next to the library (at the corner of Ahrens
Street and Queen Street). Free street parking is also available.
Seedy Saturday
Join us at Seedy Saturday, 2025!
Drop by the Kitchener Public Library Central Branch (85 Queen Street North, in Kitchener) on Saturday, February 22nd, between 9:00am and 2:30pm for an exciting day of learning, community and of course, garden planning!
What is Seedy Saturday?
Guided by Canadian charitable organization, Seeds of Diversity, the Kitchener-Waterloo Seedy Saturday seed swap invites members of our gardening community to exchange home-grown seeds, attend seminars, and connect with each other!
Seed swaps are fair-like events where growers exchange seeds from plants that they have grown themselves. Growing crops from home-grown seeds helps prevent the extinction of garden-variety species and in turn, protects the planet’s biodiversity. It’s also cost-effective and a ton of fun!
The first Seedy Saturday seed swap was held in 1990 in Vancouver. Today, there are over 100 Seedy Saturday and Sunday events across Canada, each year!
2025 Speakers
We have a great lineup of speakers this year! Seminars will be happening in the KPL Central Branch’s Theatre (on the lower level) throughout the day. They’re FREE for everyone, and no registration is required. Don’t miss these inspiring talks:
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Community Canopy: An Equitable Approach to Tree Planting
Taylor Ross and Aaron Boonstra, REEP Green Solutions
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Grading Techniques in Landscaping
Tanya Olsen, Royal City Nursery
12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
My Garden, Beautiful Changes
Christine Gilhuly, Waterloo Region Master Gardeners
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Food Insecurities, Growing Local Food
Doug Jones, Waterloo Region Community Gardens
2025 Vendors
We have an amazing lineup of vendors on site this year! Whether you’re looking for organic seeds, plants, gardening supplies, or expert advice, you’ll find everything you need to kickstart your growing season:
Purchase bulbs, tubers, plants, herbs, seed trays, and more!
Learn about Kitchener in Bloom.
Discover certified organic vegetables produced by an Ontario family farm.
Purchase house plants and learn about other events and offerings.
Discover top quality, organically grown flower, herb, and vegetable seeds.
Learn all about subjects pertaining to the cultivation and use of flowers and plants.
GardenKitchener (Kitchener Horticultural Society)
Learn about our upcoming events and purchase your 2025 membership in-person!
Purchase certified organic seeds for home and market gardens.
See member-owned bonsai trees and learn about the organization.
Find high-quality gardening and woodworking tools from a family-owned business.
Purchase seeds, small tropical plants, and seed starting supplies.
Discover seeds, plants, and upcycled art.
Learn about plant-focused programs, get gardening and tree advice, and find locally collected native tree and shrub seeds.
Purchase seeds, seed starting supplies, plants, and bulbs.
Learn about this Canadian volunteer organization that conserves the biodiversity and traditional knowledge of food crops and garden plants.
Discover organic fertilizers, books, and more.
Waterloo Region Community Garden Network
Learn about growing food and Waterloo Region’s community gardens.
Waterloo Region Master Gardeners
Exchange seeds and get advice from experienced, trained gardeners.
Interested in becoming a vendor in 2026? The application can be found on this page, and opens in the spring.
