A friendly reminder that the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is hosting a free native seed giveaway each Saturday until December 13! Drop by to learn about the benefits of native plant gardening, take in a winter sowing demonstration, and pick up seeds from over 200 species native to Ontario - all for free.
Whether you’re an experienced native plant gardener or just getting started, our passionate and knowledgeable volunteers are happy to help you find seeds that will thrive in your garden.
Let’s get ready to winter sow and keep Ottawa blooming with native flowers! See you soon!
P.S. Help us grow - bring a friend, a neighbour, or a fellow gardener who would enjoy gardening with native plants too!
Upcoming dates and locations
Saturday, November 15, 1pm-3pm
Alta Vista: Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Rd.Saturday, November 22, 1pm-3pm
Manor Park: St. Columba Anglican Church, John Stewart Hall, 24 Sandridge Rd.Saturday, November 29, 1pm-3pm
Gatineau: Centre communautaire de Riviera, 12 rue de Picardie
Our first time in Gatineau!Saturday, December 6, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Orleans: Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd.Saturday, December 13, 1pm-3pm
Kanata: Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A, 100 Charlie Rogers Place
Make your shopping list!
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library recently launched its online native plant catalogue. A great resource for native plant gardeners, and a great tool to create your wish list before one of our seed giveaways! The catalogue is updated each Friday with the seeds that will be available at the seed giveaway the next day.
Online orders open December 26
Can’t make it to one of the in-person seed giveaways? The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library will be taking online orders and mailing out seeds for free once the in-person events wrap up. Online orders will open on December 26 on our website: wildflowerseedlibrary.ca.