While Yorkton is still in the grip of winter, local planters got a head start on their gardening and farming plans at the annual Seedy Saturday event over the weekend at the Victory Church.
Seedy Saturday was a chance for shoppers to find new seeds for their gardens, along with vegetables, cookbooks, jams, and assorted fresh ingredients.
People could buy garlic flakes, tomatoes, green beans, and a wide variety of agricultural delights. There was also a brief seminar on bees and the benefits of pollination.
Stephanie Bodnaryk sold bags of beans and seeds at the event. Three years ago she had an excess amount of beans, so she sold them at the outdoor market. She enjoyed it so much she decided to attend Seedy Saturday.
“It’s just a wonderful event,” she said. “The people are really friendly.
“It’s just a good, down-to-earth occasion.”
Of all the products at her table, Bodnaryk highlighted the flax and wheat seeds.
“They’re staples in this area,” she said. “People use them for everything, but there’s so much more to learn.”
