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.
Latest News, Events, Articles & Stories
Community Partnerships & A Call for New Board Members
Looking back on last year, we at SLOG would like to recognize the opportunities we were able to have by partnering with other community organizations:
- The Galiano Conservancy Association
- The Garden Club
- Galiano Community [Read More…]
Seed Library Permanent Display at Galiano Community Library
AI defines a Seed Library as ‘a free, community-based program where people can “borrow” open-pollinated and heirloom vegetable, flower, and herb seeds in the spring, grow them, and then harvest and return new seeds [Read More…]
Our Annual General Meeting will be on Sunday, Nov 29th, 2026
This November marks the 11th year of the Seed Library of Galiano (lovingly known as SLOG) and we will hold our Annual General Meeting on Sunday Nov 29th at 2pm at the Galiano Community [Read More…]
Seed Cleaning Workshop Oct 25, 2026
Join us at the Galiano Community Library Meeting Room for an informative and hands-on seed cleaning workshop. Lisa Willott from FarmFolk/CityFolk will be joining us to lead the workshop. [Read More…]
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Featured Seed
Swiss Chard
By Francis Moyle, Director TEST
I recently joined the Galiano Seed Library and I am really impressed with the locally viable seed selection available to the public. [Read More…]
We had a great time cleaning seeds today with FarmFolk CityFolk ! Lots of fresh, local seed was processed and packed up to be shared with you. If you have your own seed to return to us, bring it to the library on November 7th from 12-2. And feel free to grab a packet or two from our display during regular Galiano Library hours. ...
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Come see us this Saturday Oct 17th at the Stock Up Market! 10-1pm at the South Community Hall.The stock Up Market is less than a week away! Here are some of the vendors that will be there 😃 ...
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Did you know some dieticians are calling 2026 'the year of the bean'? We love growing them, and saving the seed couldn't be easier. Bring a portion of your harvest to the upcoming seed cleaner workshop on October 25th, and help us improve seed security on Galiano! ...
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We're so excited to have Lisa Willott join us on Galiano for this hands on workshop. All welcome! ...
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