Seedy Sunday 2012 Vendors & Community Groups

Come and buy seeds (& other fab stuff) from these great vendors:

Terra Edibles
Les Bowser – Cedar Grove
Green-Side-Up Environmental Services
Heritage Seed & Produce – Kingston
Greta’s Organics
Urbantomato seeds
Mountain Grove Seed Company
Earth Works
Cottage Gardener
Peterborough Field Naturalists
Ann Brown - The Plant Lady!
Robin Tench - Worms!
Coffee, snacks, and products from Peterborough Eats

Learn some great stuff from or find out how to be involved with these community groups:

Seedy Sunday 2012 - Seed Exchange Area

Seed Exchange Area: Seedy Sunday 2012

The Seed Exchange area is an integral part of the event. Anybody is welcome to participate. You can bring your own seeds to trade. If possible, package them ahead of time into smaller envelopes (See details below) or envelopes, and volunteers will be available to help you divide up seed on site. Seed packages are traded on a system of trust, one package for one package.

If you do not have your own seeds to trade, you will also be able to take seeds home for small donations. All proceeds will go to Seeds of Diversity Canada.

If you have any questions, need more information, or would like to donate seeds ahead of time, please do not hesitate to contact me:

Safe Seed Pledge

urbantomato has signed the Council for Responsible Genetics:

Safe Seed Pledge:

"Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation as a safe

and genetically stable source for future generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners and consumers who

want an alternative,

We pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants.

The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera, families

or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats. We feel that

genetically engineered varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to public release. More research and testing is

necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically engineered seeds. Further, we wish to support

agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthy

people and communities."

Seedy Sunday 2012

Woohoo! It's that time of year again! Time to start thinking about seed exchanges again. This is a preliminary announcement. More details to follow soon!

If you are interested in vending, showcasing your community group, donating seeds, doing a workshop, volunteering or have any suggestions, contact me!

Seeding Deep Democracy - vandana shiva

artsy description of urbantomato

urbantomato is a locally based vegetable seed company that provides heirloom seeds, seedlings and the knowledge needed to save your own seeds & get growing. urbantomato is continually capturing the beauty of her tomatoes & other veggies in photographs, and to use as a basis for artistic & creative packaging and supporting crafts to help promote and expose heirloom seeds & seed saving to a wider audience.

warm thoughts

I am not much of a winter person. I enjoy the down time. sleeping in. reading. staying warm. but i miss my gardens. i miss fresh veggies. i miss warmth. and i miss wearing high heels. so here are some photos of what i am thinking about to help keep me warm

Focus Fair December 2011

All in all focus fair was a great success this year. Lots of fabulous customer, amazingly creative vendors showcasing their wares, and a wonderful atmosphere. thanks to the spill, our supporter, and my fellow co-organizers!

urbantomato seeds on display

i have been dreaming of sock garters for years. thanks morgan!!

conartist and her fabulous postscards, outlet covers & buttons

morgan cleopatra's bowties, garters, spats, cuffs & so much other great stuff!

shannon taylor

pretty random things

tall tree farms- loca cutting boards, maple syrup, birch syrup, and honey

Mobiuskerf

not the greatest photos, but a few shots of the crowd.

Box full of seeds

Box full of seeds. I was hard at work all week packaging seeds and getting all ready for focus fair. Got lots of packages all ready to go...

winter is coming

but my plants are still growing along great! indoors of course..

Sweet peppers setting fruit

peppers & basil blooming against a backdrop of one of our first snows here in eastern ON

i love having the smell (& taste!) of basil, rosemary, and lavender

There was a gorgeous full moon rising from the east last week. loving the view out of my new office window... and my pot of greens growing wonderfully. ahh fresh cilantro, kale, and lots of different lettuces..