Seed exchange day returns to the Slocan Valley
By Nelson Daily Staff
Are you thinking ahead to getting your garden in the ground?
Are you looking for untreated heritage and/or locally grown seeds that are proven to be successful in the area?
The annual Slocan Valley Seed Exchange Day is happening this year at the Slocan Park Hall on Sunday, March 6 from 1-4 p.m. and is a great opportunity for everyone to get in tune with the season ahead.
The event, which is being organized by Slocan Valley Recreation, continues to be one of the largest seed exchange days in the Kootenays, drawing a wide range of organic growers from around the region.
It usually features a large selection of local seed, heritage seed, rootstock and cuttings. It also features information updates from groups such as Seeds of Diversity on the ever-increasing challenges being faced by those trying to maintain an organic garden.
Everyone is welcome to come and buy, sell or trade at the event which has grown like the community it is being held in.
From the new gardener just starting to work the soil, to those who have tended their gardens for generations, or those who create a variety of other products from the land around them, it’s a day focused on sharing our wealth.
If you a larger vendor you should be contacting Slocan Valley Recreation as soon as possible to reserve table space.
Admission is by donation with a portion of the proceeds going to the Slocan Valley River Farmers Group.
For more information, contact Slocan Valley Recreation at 226-0008 or via email at slocanvalleyrec@rdck.bc.ca.
