Events

Workshops, sales, seminars and more!

Sat, Feb 28, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Seedy Saturday 2026

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Every year Seedy Saturday brings together members of the Waterloo Region gardening community for an exciting day of learning.
Seedy Saturday 2026

Sat, Feb 28, 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Seminar: Creating an environment suitable for “your” space

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Tanya Olsen, third-generation owner of Royal City Nursery, opens the day with a thoughtful look at how to create an outdoor environment that truly works for your space.
Seminar: Creating an environment suitable for "your" space

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Seminar: Right tree, right place, right person: what it takes to grow trees and planting programs that thrive

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Ashlynn Fleming of Reep Green Solutions and Olivia Balkwill from the City of Kitchener’s Forestry and Natural Areas Department bring deep expertise in urban forestry and ecological restoration to this practical session on what it really takes to grow healthy, resilient trees.
Seminar: Right tree, right place, right person: what it takes to grow trees and planting programs that thrive

Sat, Feb 28, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Seminar: Winter gardening, winter sowing

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Nancy Hainsworth of Nancy’s Creations and Seeds shares her passion for urban gardening and creative seed starting, showing how food and plants can be grown in small spaces using crafted containers.
Seminar: Winter gardening, winter sowing

Sat, Feb 28, 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

at Seedy Saturday!, Everyone Welcome!

Seminar: Pollinator roadsides: Habitat creation along our roads

Kitchener Public Library Central Branch Theatre, 85 Queen Street North, Kitchener

Join Jennifer Leat of the Pollinator Roadsides initiative for an engaging talk on creating pollinator habitat along our roads.
Seminar: Pollinator roadsides: Habitat creation along our roads

Tue, Apr 14, 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Members Only

Spring Member Meeting

Grand River Unitarian Congregation, 299 Sydney Street South, Kitchener

Members, join us for an evening of updates, community and learning! More details coming soon.
GardenKitchener Spring Member Meeting

May 2026

Everyone Welcome!

Jane’s Walk 2026 in Rockway Gardens

Rockway Gardens, Kitchener

This year, GardenKitchener will once again be participating in Jane's Walk.
Jane's Walk in Rockway Gardens

Tue, May 12, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!, Members Only

Workshop: Build a Pretty Spring Planter with Spencer Hauck

Grand River Unitarian Congregation, 299 Sydney Street South, Kitchener

Treat yourself to a creative evening of planting and inspiration! Get your hands dirty in this super fun, hands-on workshop with Spencer Hauck, owner of Sandhill Botanicals.
Workshop: Build a pretty spring planter

May 2026

Everyone Welcome!

The 2026 Rockway Gardens Plant and Bulb Sale

Rockway Gardens, 7 Floral Crescent, Kitchener

Join us for the 2026 Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale, presented by GardenKitchener! GardenKitchener members receive early-bird access to this unique sale, featuring the stunning bulbs from Rockway Garden’s spring 2026 garden displays, as well as a variety of plants and perennials! Learn more about the history of the sale, here.
The 2026 Rockway Gardens Plant and Bulb Sale