Mission
- To preserve and loan organically grown, non-GMO, open-pollinated, locally successful and genetically diverse seed varieties to the Galiano Island community
- To provide educational opportunities and information to the Galiano community on growing and saving seed
We acknowledge the deep privilege of living upon, and growing and saving seeds on, the traditional, unceded and asserted lands of the Penelakut, Lamalcha and Hwlitsum First Nations, as well as other Hul’qumi’num and SENCOTEN speaking peoples, and the treatied territory of the Tsawwassen First Nation.
Featured Seed
Swiss Chard
By Francis Moyle, Director
I recently joined the Galiano Seed Library and I am really impressed with the locally viable seed selection available to the public. Once you become a member, you have access to the vast selection of seeds they maintain. One of my favorite and easiest vegetables to propagate is Swiss chard. Last year I grew a large plot of rainbow chard and since it has been grown year after year here on Galiano, the library’s Swiss chard seems to flourish well in our Mediterranean type climate. The Seed Library has two types: Rainbow Chard and Yellow Sunrise. Our inventory is available at seedlibrarygaliano.org/seed-inventory.
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SLOG Events, Winter and Spring 2023
SLOG will host a number of “Seedy Saturdays” this winter and spring.
We will have seed lending, sorting, and drop-offs on the following days:
January 21 (Winter Market, South Hall 11am-1pm)
January 28 (Library 12-2pm)
February 18 (Winter Market, South Hall, 11am-1pm)
February 25 (Library, 12-2pm)
March 4 (Library, 12-2pm)
March 11 (Library, 12-2pm)
March 18 (Winter Market, South Hall, 11am-1pm)
March 25 (Library, 12-2pm)
April 29 (Winter Market, South Hall, 11am-1pm)
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Jack
By Barry New
I wanted to write an article about beans. Then I realized that I wrote my best thoughts two years ago. But I still wanted to write more. I include here a story that might bring it all back home.
Thirty four years ago I moved to Sheffield, in 1988, and right away I signed up for an allotment. It came through shortly after that. It became a retreat from my busy working life [Read More…]
What does growing success look like to you?
by Elizabeth Latta, life-long grower
Do you have a favourite vegetable that you thought you heard was easy to grow? And it turned out that you couldn’t grow it for love or money (or so it seemed)? Such is my experience with spinach and beets. Did you know that in Hong Kong they sprout their beets indoors before they plant them out because the weather just is not cooperative otherwise (information gleaned from a Hong [Read More…]
We have a seed sorting and intake day on Sunday, November 12, from 12-2 PM at the Community Library. An opportunity for members to drop off return seeds for the library, or bring your seeds to sort and socialize. These darker days are perfect for reflecting on the harvest of the past year and contemplating the season ahead. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dan Jason is our guest speaker at this year's Seed Library AGM - Sunday, October 29, 2023, 7 PM via Zoom. Dan has owned and operated Salt Spring Seeds since 1986 and has been President of the Salt Spring Sanctuary since 2003. He is the author of many best-selling books on organic gardening and agriculture, including The Power of Pulses, Awesome Ancient Grains and Seeds, and Saving Seeds. His most recent book is Medicinal Perennials to Know and Grow, coauthored by Rupert Adams.
Please join us for Dan's talk about his new book. Everyone is welcome. $10 for non-members, who must register in advance at seedlibraryofgaliano@gmail.com to get the zoom link. ... See MoreSee Less
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Seed intake and sorting happening on Saturday, September 30, 12-2 at the Galiano Community Library. Got a penchant for organizing and bean counting? Come join the fun! And, in case you're wondering, no, those aren't fish heads swimming toward you. Those are snapdragon seed pods! ... See MoreSee Less
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We're very excited to have FarmFolk CityFolk's Seed Cleaning mobile come to Galiano, October 14, at the Stock Up Market. All are welcome to use the equipment to clean their seeds. We'll be in the lower parking lot of the South Hall. The seed library will also be accepting seed returns on location. Hope to "seed" you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow. Author unknown. The Seed Library will be at the Community Library Friday, Sept. 15 from 12-2 PM. What seeds worked for you this year? We'll be there for seed intake and sorting. Join in! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Seed Library will be at this Saturday's Market at the South Hall, 141 Sturdies Bay Road. 11am - 2pm. It's the perfect time to get your Galiano-grown carrot seeds, peas, lettuce, kale, and parsnips, and stock up on bean seeds for when it warms up next month.
We also have some neat heirloom corn. Check out our inventory at www.seedlibrarygaliano.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the date of final frost (on average) for our region. Giddy up! ... See MoreSee Less
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Saturday, March 25, from 12-2 PM, the Seed Library will be at the Community Library for seed lending, browsing, or drop-offs. Thanks to Akasha, SLOG now has Ajvarski sweet roasting pepper seeds for loan. I sowed mine four days ago and they've already germinated. It's not too late to get your peppers started on a heat mat or warm spot on top of the fridge. If you'd like to browse our inventory, check it out: seedlibrarygaliano.org/seed-inventory/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We'll be at the Winter Market this Saturday, March 18, from 11-2 PM (Galiano South Community Hall), to lend seeds and accept any returns. Growing tomatoes this year? Carrots? We have lots of options. Check out our inventory at seedlibrarygaliano.org. Shown in the photo below are Chantenay carrots. ... See MoreSee Less
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Nothing better than a rainy day to decide which tomatoes you're going to grow this spring! The Seed Library of Galiano will be at the Community Library today, Sat. Mar. 11, from 12-2 pm. Shown in the photo here is Mary's Austrian paste. Galiano-grown for several years. This tomato is meaty with very few seeds. Makes a great tomato sauce! And yes, that's my hand for comparison. ... See MoreSee Less
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