Join Suzanne Cook as she talks about an increasingly urgent topic in our present world: the history of seed production and the loss of diversity. In this talk, Suzanne will discuss the advantages of saving your own seeds, what you need to consider before you begin and practical easy seed-saving techniques. 

Suzanne Cook has helped organize Edmonton's Seedy Sundays since 2007. An avid gardener for 55 years, she currently gives talks through the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues seed initiatives and at various seed saving events.

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Join us for a hands-on evening uncovering the colors of the natural world! Led by artist Chelsea Boos, we’ll explore the art of contact dyeing. Using  seasonal flowers, and local plant forage, we’ll transform plain cotton handkerchiefs into beautiful, one-of-a-kind textile art pieces.

Chelsea Boos has been nurturing plants with her mom, Sandra, since she was a little sprout. A lifelong resident of amiskwaciy, she grows climate‑adapted, open‑pollinated, and organically cultivated plants rooted in the northern prairie Aspen parkland along the kisiskâciwani‑sîpiy (North Saskatchewan River). Her gardening practice is grounded in care for community, ecology, and the relationships that sustain life on the land. 

Does dry, cracked soil leave you wondering what went wrong? Do aphids, slugs, and lily beetles leave you bewildered and reaching for toxic chemicals?

Join Mark from the Organic Master Gardner Program in Stony Plain who will discuss the five components of soil and how each impacts soil development and plant growth. In this presentation you'll learn how to tell what the soil needs and easy ways to deliver it and leave with a plan to repair damaged soil and adopt nature's example for caring for the earth.

This class will be hosted online on Zoom. The Zoom link to join will be emailed in a reminder email ~24 hours before the class.

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Join Suzanne Cook as she talks about growing techniques for individual culinary, tea and medicinal herbs. She will also discuss some easily grown flowers that are best for cutting. Popular types include basil, rosemary, and zinnias as well as some interesting and underused varieties. 

Suzanne Cook has helped organize Edmonton's Seedy Sundays since 2007. An avid gardener for 55 years, she currently gives talks through the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues seed initiatives and at various seed saving events.

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An introduction to tree health. Learn the basics of how to select, plant, and prune trees for long‑term health.  Emily will share practical techniques for reading a tree’s structure, choosing the right location, and supporting growth through every season.

Emily Neis is a Board‑Certified Arborist and Horticulturalist who has been gardening her whole life. She currently tends the historical gardens at Fort Edmonton Park

In this session, we’ll learn the art of harvesting, cleaning, and storing seeds. You’ll explore how to preserve local biodiversity, save money, and ensure a beautiful harvest for next year. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels!

Chelsea Boos has been nurturing plants with her mom, Sandra, since she was a little sprout. A lifelong resident of amiskwaciy, she grows climate‑adapted, open‑pollinated, and organically cultivated plants rooted in the northern prairie Aspen parkland along the kisiskâciwani‑sîpiy (North Saskatchewan River). Her gardening practice is grounded in care for community, ecology, and the relationships that sustain life on the land.