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The Season Of Seeds

By Kat Rendek or somewhat new to your home, it
may surprise you to learn that this
he coldest days of winter are fundamental piece of gardening is
Tupon us and for many, this means typically celebrated during the winter
hibernating indoors with a good book or months. In fact, before the pandemic,
exploring nature trails on skis, skates, or millions of gardening enthusiasts would
snowshoes. For a growing number of eagerly flock to community events across
locals however, this time of year is filled Canada to shop for locally produced
with deep connection, experimentation, seeds, swap unused seed supplies with
transition, and hope: this is the season strangers, learn from expert gardeners,
for SEEDS. and socialize with friends. More than
If gardening is non-existent in anything, these glorious Seedy Saturday/

Seed rack by Greta’s Organic Garden. Photo - Susan Towndrow

Sunday events were always a sign that SEEDS to survive. Yup – that’s right!
spring was just around the corner. Every natural food you have ever eaten
Make no mistake, the winter seedy in your entire life can be charted back
frenzy is about so much more than just to a seed. If you really think about it,
buying seeds and meeting fellow green one thing all humans have in common
thumbs. In the words of local food is our daily reliance on the humble seed.
advocate, Wayne Roberts, “Seeds grow Now THERE is something for us all to
more than food.” They can remind us celebrate in the dead of winter!
about the benefits of rest, show us the Want to join the celebration? The
potential for growth, and help us to better Transition Cornwall+ Food Action
value the connections we all share. Group will be hosting their annual

Seeds are essentially dormant life. Seedy Sunday event as a 3-part virtual
They are nature’s way of pressing webinar series starting Sunday, February
pause during unfavorable growing 14th, 2021 at 10am. We will be covering
conditions with the hope for better days the basics of home garden planning,
to come. They also teach us how to play indoor seed starting, and helping to
the long game, value the unexpected connect you with some of our amazing
opportunities, and pull lessons from our local seed vendors in Eastern Ontario.
most challenging experiences. Participation is free and everyone is
Perhaps most importantly however, welcome!
seeds help to highlight our undeniable For more details about seeds and our
relationships with nature and to each upcoming virtual series, visit www.
other. Like most seeds, humans need transitioncornwall.com or follow us on
clean air, water, and food to survive - Facebook @TransitionCornwall.
obviously. More interestingly however, Have a seed or gardening question?
Seed varieties plate by Karahkwino Tina Square from Hogansburg NY., every human on the plant relies on Email at transitioncornwallarea@gmail.com.
prepared for 2020 Seedy Saturday. Photo - Susan Towndrow