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Sunalta Gardening Series - Seed Saving and More

Oct

15

October 15, 2026

Sunalta Community Hall, 🇨🇦

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About This Event

Sunalta Gardening Series - Seed Saving and More will take place on October 15, 2026, at the Sunalta Community Hall in Calgary.

What to Expect

  • Learn how to become seed self-sufficient and grow food all year long.
  • Explore techniques for creating new varieties of plants.
  • Engage in hands-on activities including practicing wet and dry seed saving, making pine cone bird feeders, and sowing microgreens.
  • Connect with fellow gardeners and neighbors in a community setting.
  • All necessary supplies for the workshop are included.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in seed saving, from beginners looking to start their journey to more experienced gardeners wanting to deepen their knowledge and become seed self-sufficient. Community members looking for engaging hands-on activities are also welcome.

Practical Information

This is a FREE program. The event runs from 7 PM - 9 PM, with doors opening at 6:50 PM. It is an in-person attendance event.

Programme

  • Topics include:
    • Types of seeds, and which ones are best for saving
    • Process of seed saving
    • Conditions for seeds to be harvested
    • How to save wet seeds
    • How to save dry seeds
    • Storing seeds
    • What we can use seeds for in the winter months
  • Hands-On Activities:
    • Practice saving dry and wet seeds
    • Make pine cone bird feeders
    • Sow microgreens to grow indoors

Topics

seed saving gardening horticulture microgreens community