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Due to a highly unusual rate of theft, we will no longer be supplying seeds in the free library boxes. We strongly believe that the punishment of harvesting 30 zucchini plants is sufficient, and carry no ill will toward the overly ambitious gardener. Seeds are now available 1 of 4 ways 1- From our new seed dispensary box, located on the garden fence of 1831 McSpadden Ave
2- Delivery to your home (within boundaries of 12th to Charles & Clarke to Namaimo) by one of our lovely board members.
3/4- Our community partners Figaro’s Garden and The Learnary will send you a bag when you order from their online stores. Ask for them when checking out your other fine items.
Please take only ONE bag, unless you are also collecting for neighbors.
Happy gardening!

hello Community! Due to the ever-changing situation of our world right now, we have been trying to find ways to safely get you your free zucchini seeds. With all this extra time we all have, gardening is a great way to keep busy. We have placed plastic containers at 2 local free libraries as a trial. Please follow the directions carefully on the lid to ensure your own safety and to make sure the seeds stay nice and dry for the next person. If we find that the system works, we will spread out and place them in more little libraries in the neighbourhood. Currently they can be found at the Victoria and East 5th Library and the Lakewood and Charles Library. Additionally, Figaro’s Garden has graciously offered to include a package of our seeds with your online order (they have so much great stuff available). We are holding fast to the idea that the fair is going to go off without a hitch and be our best year yet. We can’t wait to come together as a community to celebrate.
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Stay safe and find ways to stay connected. We would love to hear about your garden plans, racer ideas, or favorite recipes. ♥️

The Sun has arrived and so have our Zucchini seeds! Stop by Figaro’s Garden for some garden inspiration and your very own free package of zucchini seeds. Will your plant produce a winner?? Thank you so much to our community partner Figaro’s, for the seed donation

2019 was our best year yet, thanks, in no small part to the volunteers, sponsors, entertainers, and raffle donors. THANK YOU for your support, generosity, and enthusiasm in helping us create this amazing community tradition.

It is almost time for the 4th annual McSpadden County Fair. Our volunteers have been working hard to bring you our best year yet! I hope you are ready for some fun, RAIN OR SHINE! We made the cold and wet a blast last year, we can do it again. Make those pies, bring your canned goods, show off your garden harvest, and don’t forget your ZUCCHINI RACER! The Learnary is holding an in store racer making workshop on Saturday Sat 7 ( 2643 E Hastings St) and will also be holding a free workshop on the fair grounds Sunday. Race starts at 2:30 and registration closes at 2:00pm. Get your racer in early for a better chance to win the Festival Favorite racer trophy! See you at the Fair!!

The Fair is just 2 months away! You have 9 weeks to perfect your pie recipe, make your preserves and design your zucchini racer! All contest and racer details are found on our website and our Facebook page

Summer is officially here. Time to tend your precious zucchini plants and grow a winner! Only two and a half more months until they meet their racing destinies.

The McSpadden County Fair is now accepting applications for vendors! We love to support locally made, sustainable products. If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a MCF vendor, please contact us for details with your name, business name and photo samples of your work.

That giant glowing orb in the sky says it is time to get your garden plans under way. FIGARO’S GARDEN has teamed up the McSpadden County Fair again, and generously donated Black Beauty Zucchini seeds for your growing pleasure. Nurture and groom your racer from the very beginning, make some delicious recipes or grow simply because you love it. Get your FREE seeds and all of your other gardening needs today at FIGARO’S GARDEN 1896 Victoria Drive Vancouver

It may seem like the fall is a long way off (and you aren’t wrong), but the cherry blossoms are beginning their journey into spring, and our minds are wandering toward the warming soil. Zucchini seeds will be available in March, but it’s never too early to start dreaming up your garden design or your dream racer.