Mississauga Seed Library Launch
Hazel McCallion Central Library | March 1 | 10 am – 2 pm | Level 2
Join us for the Mississauga Seed Library Launch with workshops, gardening experts and family-friendly activities. This is a drop-in event, but your registration via Eventbrite will give you access to regular updates leading to the Mississauga Seed Library Launch.
Visit the exhibitors from 10 am – 2 pm:
Blooming Boulevards, Cloverleaf Garden Club of Mississauga, Community Climate Council, Credit Valley Conservation, Credit Valley Horticultural Society, Ecosource, Mississauga Master Gardeners, Natural Areas Management, Park Services, Plant Based Treaty, Riverwood Conservancy, Seeds of Diversity, and Visual Arts Mississauga.
All programs are drop-in and first come, first served.
Garden Inspired Illustrated Recipe Card
10 am – 12 pm | Community Connections Room | Ages 18+
Drawing inspiration from your garden’s bounty, participants will design a personalized recipe card for a delicious tomato bruschetta. Using watercolour techniques and hand lettering, craft a beautiful card to showcase the perfect recipe made from fresh, homegrown ingredients. This hands-on workshop combines creativity with the joy of gardening, providing an opportunity to celebrate the season’s harvest and create a keepsake that reflects your love for both food and nature. No prior art experience needed. Presented by Visual Arts Mississauga.
Grow your Own Greens: Kale & Spinach Seed Ball Workshop
10:30 am – 11:30 am | Program Room 2A | Ages 13+
Learn how to plant kale and spinach that will grow anywhere – windowsills, balconies, gardens and create wildflower seed balls. Discover the importance of seed saving, the nutritional benefits of kale & spinach, and food independence. No gardening experience is needed. All materials are provided. Presented by Plant Based Treaty.
Wildflower All-Stars for Sun or Shade
11 am – 11:30 am | Program Room 2B
Discover the amazing variety of shapes and colours of our local native flowers and grasses. These easy-to-grow beauties are beloved by pollinators. Learn which plants will work best for your sunny or shady site, and use this info to plan your garden! The focus will be on species indigenous to Ontario and other Eastern North American ecoregions. Presented by Blooming Boulevards.
Attracting Birds to Your Yard
12 pm – 12:45 pm | Program Room 2B
Birds can bring colour, music and joy to any landscape. Learn about the diverse birds you see in local landscapes at different times of year. Explore what to plant to attract them and how to keep them safe. Presented by Credit Valley Conservation
Container Gardening Workshop
12:30 pm – 2 pm | Program Room 2A
Join us for a hands-on gardening workshop and learn how you can grow herbs and other kitchen staples using containers in your home, balcony, or windowsill. All participants will be provided with a take home gardening kit, equipped with seeds and soil to grow their own food at home. In partnership with Ecosource.
The Seed Library form is opening on March 1 at 3 pm. Join us for the launch event at Hazel McCallion Central Library on March 1 from 10 am – 2 pm.
When the growing season is over, harvest your seeds and return a portion of them to the library, to help keep the seed library self-sustaining. Donations are accepted at any library location.
Only open-pollinated heirloom (non-hybrid, non-GMO) pesticide-free seeds, which are less then 4 years old are accepted. Seeds should be clean and labelled with the seed type, year grown, and the location where it was grown.
Important note: Do not save seeds from plants grown from hybrid seeds. Seeds from these plants will not produce plants like the parent plant, and will not grow true-to-type.