Seedy Saturday
On March 28, from 10am to 3pm, join us for YGH’s annual Seedy Saturday.
We’re excited to bring the community together again for a day of education, connection, and seed exchanging.
We’re pleased to announce some of the workshops planned for the day. Presented by several community members, these workshops offer participants special opportunities to connect and deepen their knowledge.
Beloved By The Sky: Seeds for Bees Workshop
Are you hoping to grow a pollinator-friendly garden?
In this workshop, participants will learn how to use pollen and nectar-rich plants to support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators. Designed for individuals beginning their own pollinator gardens, the event covers these foundational topics:
- Simple seed-starting methods
- Pollinator gardening basics
- Plant selection
- Habitat creation
Whether you want to support pollinators in a yard, balcony, or container, this workshop has your needs covered!
Event Details
📅 Date/Time: Seedy Saturday: March 28, 10:00am-10:45am
📍 Location: Old Quebec Street Mall: 55 Wyndham St N, Guelph.
🎟️ Registration: https://yghpollinatorgardenworkshop.eventbrite.ca
Presenter Bio
Kiki Alwan is a lifelong explorer, horticulturist, garden designer, and florist. She is an active member of the Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc. (MGOI) and the Ontario Horticultural Association, and is the owner of Beloved By The Sky Gardening. Through workshops and hands-on education, Kiki loves making gardening accessible and practical.
The Hobby Homestead Workshop: Seeds to Supper: How Families Grow Food Together
Want to grow your own food at home?
This workshop introduces you to the world of homesteading – a lifestyle of self-sufficiency and sustainability, where people grow and prepare their own food from garden to table. This family-friendly event covers several homesteading basics designed to help individuals and families get started. Participants can expect to learn about:
• How families decide what to grow (calories vs joy vs storage)
• Crops kids can “own,” like beans, peas, potatoes, squash, and herbs
• Simple succession thinking – using one bed for multiple harvests
• Harvesting and using food basics
This workshop is a great introduction for anyone curious about homesteading!
Event Details
📅 Date/Time: Seedy Saturday: March 28, 11:15am-12:00pm
📍 Location: Old Quebec Street Mall: 55 Wyndham St N, Guelph.
🎟️ Registration: https://yghhobbyhomesteadworkshop.eventbrite.ca
Presenter Bio
Amy Ellard-Gray has been growing food her entire life – on a farm as a child, and in an urban/suburban setting over the last 20 years. She is passionate about sustainable gardening and teaching others, so much so she turned her hobby into a business. Through The Hobby Homestead, Amy teaches others to grow food in any space, from balconies to large homestead gardens.
Planting Radiance Workshop: Easy-to-Grow Edible & Medicinal Plants to Improve Health & Sustainability
Do you want to grow plants for tea, food, or to support your personal health?
Led by Zhyfhs Millicent, a registered clinical herbalist and professional member of the Ontario Herbalists Association, participants will discover the healing and restorative attributes of edible plants, accessible right in your backyard.
In this workshop, participants will learn about the kinds of medicinal varieties that can be grown in Guelph. On top of looking great in your garden, these edible plants have proven, evidence-based medicinal qualities.
Bring your questions for an engaging, educational session.
Event Details
📅 Date/Time: Seedy Saturday: March 28, 12:30pm-1:15pm
📍 Location: Old Quebec Street Mall: 55 Wyndham St N, Guelph.
🎟️ Registration: https://zhyfhsmillicentworkshop.eventbrite.ca
Presenter Bio
Zhyfhs Millicent is a registered clinical herbalist and professional member of the Ontario Herbalists Association. With extensive knowledge about the medicinal qualities of various plants and ‘weeds’, she has been leading medicinal plant walks for a number of years in the Guelph area, helping people learn about local plants and effective herbal medicine techniques for improving one’s health.
Nancy’s Creations and Seeds: Urban Gardening Workshop
Always wanted to garden, but don’t have the space? Living in an apartment? Small backyard? No problem!
In this workshop, participants will learn the essentials of planting, nurturing, and harvesting their own fresh produce, even in the most awkward spaces. Perfect for beginners and hobby gardeners alike, this session will cover soil prep, seasonal planting, and simple techniques to help your garden thrive.
This session offers a great starting point for anyone curious about urban gardening.
Event Details
📅 Date/Time: Seedy Saturday: March 28, 1:45pm-2:30pm
📍 Location: Old Quebec Street Mall: 55 Wyndham St N, Guelph.
🎟️ Registration: https://urbangardeningyghworkshop.eventbrite.ca
Presenter Bio
Nancy’s passion for urban gardening began in childhood. As she trained to work in Social Services at university and, later, working for various non-profit organizations, Nancy gained a love of supporting the community. Over time, she realized growing food in urban spaces does not always mean we get traditional garden spaces. She started collecting native plants, unusual varieties to increase biodiversity and seeds which were able to grow in small, urban spaces.