Seedy Saturday 2011

 Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday was wonderful. It opened at 10 o'clock, and I was circling the parking lot to find a space at 9:40.

The booths started outside the civic centre and continued into the foyer, down the halls and then they spilled out into the main room. Everything a gardener could wish to see, from recycling, composting and Mason bees, to greenhouses, plants, and fencing. The regular Farmers' Market was on the stage, offering soil blocks of greens, lots of food including jams and eggs and meats. And seeds, seeds, everywhere an opportunity to buy seeds!
There were speakers throughout the day talking about good bugs, good weeds, and saving seeds. And the crowds came!

I hope every booth (there were over 50) had a successful day. I certainly enjoyed your efforts.

Get Growing!

We've had a few cold, clear, sunny days and nights lately, but today we're back to our "wet coast" weather, warmer, overcast and rainy.
As the days get longer, my gardening gene is calling me to get out into the dirt. This week we're stepping over a threshold, and we will have ten hours of daylight, which means I can plant something! I had some soil in the coldframe, and couldn't resist planting two little pots of leeks and one of buttercrunch lettuce. I put a plastic cloche over them, and left them sitting on a bench. My coldframe is a walk-in deal, and I often call it a greenhouse, but it's not because it isn't heated.

 This weekend I'm off to Qualicum Beach to visit their Seedy Saturday. Report and pictures to follow.
Ta ta for now.