BC Only: Michell’s Butternut squash & leeks, org. potatoes, org. pears, org. Cremini mushrooms, North Star Organics tomatoes, pepper & parsley, Gatton Farm org. chard.

Cultural: yams, org. onions, Michell’s leeks, North Star org. tomatoes, pepper & parsley, Farm Folk org. Winter squash, Gatton Farm org. chard

Standard Plus: yams, org. onions, Michell’s Butternut squash & leek, cantaloupe, org. apples, org. pears, North Star Organics tomatoes & spinach

Standard: yams, Michell’s Butternut squash & leeks cantaloupe, org. apples, org. pears, North Star Organics tomatoes

Sustainable: org. potatoes, North Star Organics leeks, parsley, spinach, tomatoes, org. pears, org. onions, org. mushrooms

Fruit: grapes, org. apples, org. pears, cantaloupe

Staples: org. potatoes, yams, org. onions, North Star Organic peppers & tomatoes, org. apples, org. pears

Snack: grapes, BC org. apples, BC org. pears, cantaloupe, North Star Organics peppers, Michell’s carrots

Scalloped Potatoes & Butternut Squash with Leeks is a cross between comfort food and gourmet enough to serve at a dinner party.

You can find the recipe on food.com here.

Butternut Squash Casserole with Leeks, Prosciutto, and Thyme is a little bit savory bread pudding and a little bit veggie gratin. Either way, it’s delicious comfort food.

Find the recipe shared by Food & Wine here.

This Carmalized Onion Butternut Tart, shared by Jennie Recipes, is the perfect pairing of squash and caramelized onions. It’s great for serving guests and rich in Vitamin A & C, which support immune systems and eye health.

You can make this ahead of time so that you can be ready for guests in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Find the recipe here.

Cooking with Chef Alba refers to this recipe as a warm hug.

Some notes about this recipe:

Note

• Leeks are a member of the onion family and add a subtly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with mushrooms.
• Gruyere cheese is known for its creamy texture and nutty flavor, perfect for a decadent pasta dish.
• For a touch of heat, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes when adding the garlic.
• This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the white wine.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or in a microwave.

Find the recipe here.

What do you do with left over parsley? Chimichurri, of course!

Chimichurri
Chimichurri is a typical Argentinean marinade/condiment – usually served with grilled steak, another Argentinean speciality. The most important part of Chimichurri is using lots of fresh parsley, and since I had it on hand this recipe is a nod to this flavorful green sauce.

1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1 TB white wine vinegar
2 tsp minced garlic
2 stalks scallion, chopped
Ground fresh pepper and dash of salt
1 TB hot water
1/3 cup olive oil

Find the recipe and directions here.

This is a quick and easy side dish for those busy week nights. The lemon & parsley combination blends well together. You’ll be licking your lips, but as with any parsley recipe, keep your tooth brush handy!

Find the recipe here.

Who says a Tomato Orzo Salad with Tahini Dressing is only for summer. It’s a perfect side or lunch. The caramelized vegetables add a rich, warm flavour to this now fall salad!

Find the recipe here

Honey Lime Grilled Cantaloupe is a quick way to add a little lightness to these dark, dreary days without the chill of our usual summer treats. The sweet and sour of this honey-lime pairing will give you a quick lift.

Find the recipe here.

Who do you think would be a great fit to sponsor Victoria Seedy Saturday 2026? Have a favorite garden business or sustainability-minded local company? Tag them below and we’ll get in touch!
Our sponsorship packages include opportunities for businesses and organizations of all sizes to connect with our passionate community — folks (like you!) who truly care about growing their own food and making our region a more sustainable and resilient place.
Victoria Seedy Saturday is one of the city’s most beloved community-run gatherings and the essential gardening event for the season. Send us a message or email vicseedy@gmail.com if you want to help make it happen in 2026!

November 1 @hatchetnseed will be joining us at Alexander Park to press your apples!

Please bring at least 2-3 milk crates worth of apples, vessels and lids for the juice. We will have sanitizing and rinse tubs available for apples and the vessels you bring. Ground fall apples, scabs, and pest damage is fine. Only white-rot inside the apple will be removed or cut away.

If you’re interested, visit the link below to sign up for a time slot, drop ins are also welcome.

https://docs.google.com/…/1Wd41GGGyTqn7KGrejU9J…/edit…

https://goert.ca/event/2025-garry-oak-ecosystems-conference/

Conversation – Connection – Community

The Men’s Circle at UVic hosts a weekly drop in men’s circle as well as various other community events seeking to help men and masculine identifying folks improve their relationship with themself, their peers, romantic interests and their community,

Open to all men and masculine-identifying people, students and community members alike.

We start our weekly circles with a check-in (sharing a recent win and challenge), then explore whatever’s on people’s minds or a guided topic, and wrap up with a check-out.

You are welcome to share or just listen.
🍕Free food and drinks
🎟️Bus tickets included.
🙌Open to UVic students and the wider community.
✅No sign-up—just show up as you are.

The Men’s Circle at UVic is an initiative of the Anti-Violence Project, the on campus sexual assault center at UVic. Our work in grounded in priciples of anti violence, anti patriarchy and restorative justice. Find more information here. 

✨ Couplets and Crafts
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 7pm-8:30pm | 1923 Fernwood Rd | Free

Bring a craft project and a poem to share at this cozy evening gathering where creativity meets spoken word. Work on your latest handmade creation while enjoying open mic poetry performances.

Join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at QVCC! Explore our Haunted House (if you dare!) or step into the mysterious Witches’ Lair for a little magic and mischief.

This much anticipated community event features creative decorations, local volunteers in costume, and Halloween surprises around every corner. Costumes are encourage, we love seeing everyone get into the spirit!

The witches lair is appropriate for all ages, while the Haunted House requires parental guidance for children under 10.

While the event is free, the CREW youth group will be operating a snack concession stand. Bring a few dollars for some tasty treats! All Proceeds will go towards helping fund CREW activities.

Warning: The Haunted House will have dark, tight spaces, fake blood, spiders, loud noises and flashing lights.

For more info please call 250-388-7696 or email info@quadravillagecc.com

Vampire Mansion

🗣️CALLING ALL COVID CAUTIOUS CREATURES!!! Put on your masks to come dance and donate for our friends over @masks4victoria 😷
It’s @mask4maskvictoria 4 @masks4victoria …..

Event details:
What: A Halloween dance fundraiser for the mask bloc
Where: Paul Phillips Hall (1923 Fernwood Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 2Y6 – across the street from the Belfry theatre)
When: Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 6-9pm

🎃 Entry is by donation at the door. We will take cash or card and no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. All donations collected will go to the Mask bloc!
🎃 There will be a costume contest so dressing up is encouraged! 👻
🎃 A coat check will be available

Covid Safety:
✨Please wear a KN95 mask or better (We will provide you with a higher quality mask if you don’t have one)
✨Multiple air purifiers will be running for the duration of the event
✨Please take a Covid test before attending
✨Do not attend if you or someone you’ve been in contact with is displaying symptoms
✨Remember to stay hydrated but, step outside and away from the venue to remove your mask
✨This event is for people who take everyday Covid precautions and mask in public

We sing most Wednesdays, make sure you check https://www.meetup.com/sing-together-victoria/ for the current schedule.

Come connect with others, learn songs of community, and experience the joy of singing in a welcoming and relaxed environment. All songs are taught by call and response. No experience needed – even if you never sing, just bring your enthusiasm! Let’s grow something beautiful together!

What if I can’t sing? Everyone can sing in this group, even if you ‘never sing’, ‘don’t have a good voice’, or only sing in the car alone. All voices are welcome and we would love to have you there!
What songs do we sing? We sing a wide variety of short songs, often in rounds or harmony. They have themes of community, nature, joy, and hope among many others. For more details, see the website – https://singtogether.ca/songs-we-sing/

I host these as a free community building event. Donations to support the program are appreciated to help pay the locations where we gather and other costs. E-transfer is preferred (to singforjoy135@gmail.com) since donations in person can distract from the event 🙂 Thank you so much for attending! I look forward to singing with you. Learn more here.

For the witching hour descends, and ‘tis the time of night

That graves, all gaping wide,

let forth their sprites

In the church-way paths to glide.

Stumble through the fairy circle and join us down the darkened paths for A Midsummer Nightmare: an unsettling descent into the mad world of fay.

The fairies weave spells, drawing you further into the woods. Once familiar paths now twist around you, and the stories you thought you knew now invoke terror. What strange creatures will you discover lurking around every corner? And what will happen if they trap you here forever in the fairy realm?

This 30 minute Shakespearean horror experience moves down the paths of Mount Tolmie. We invite you to walk with us and listen closely to words taken directly from Shakespeare’s canon that become more and more fractured the farther you wander. Please come dressed for the weather as the experience is entirely outside and will run rain or shine.

This outdoor walking experience is a fundraiser for the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival, done in collaboration with Alectoria Productions– come see some familiar faces as they perform amongst the darkened trees. All proceeds go to supporting the artists involved during our winter months of slumber.

Recommended age 12+, but ultimately up to caregiver’s discretion. Content Warnings: gore, loud noises, screaming/yelling, cannibalism, flashing lights, depictions of violence.

Accessibility note: all paths are gravel and wheelchair accessible. Parking is available up and down the mountain. The walking experience is quick paced, and you will not be standing in one location for more than 5 minutes at a time. No seating is provided. For more information look here.

Everyday till the 29th of October | 5:45pm / 6:25pm / 7pm | Mt. Tolmie Summit | $15-$20

Experience Shakespeare like never before in this 30-minute outdoor horror walk through Mount Tolmie’s darkened paths, where familiar fairy tales twist into nightmares and the fay realm threatens to trap you forever.