Expect ideas to germinate, as gardeners of all stripes gather for the first Seedy event in Greater Victoria.

Saanich celebrates Seedy Saturday at Prospect Lake Community Hall on Feb. 8, in an event hosted by Haliburton Community Organic Farm.

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The educational component, including master gardeners on hand, includes workshops and clinics covering questions on growing, from the simple stuff to the really specific. 

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Saanich Seedy Saturday is Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Prospect Lake Community Hall, 5358 Spartan Rd.