From seed starting to seed saving, a series of workshops and events across Kimberley and Cranbrook is helping build confidence, connection, and momentum for the local growing season.

Garden season is just around the corner — and starting seeds indoors is one of the best ways to get a head start. Here are a few simple tips to get growing, plus local resources like seed libraries, workshops, and ways to share what you grow this season.

Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank is celebrating 40 years of service with a community 50/50 fundraiser — a chance to win while supporting local food access.

The Kimberley Seed Library is now stocked and ready for the 2026 growing season at the Kimberley Public Library! The Kimberley Seed Library is a simple idea with a big goal: helping more people grow food locally. By providing free donated seeds (and encouraging the sharing of saved or still-viable seeds amongst other gardens/gardeners), the initiative supports more home and community gardening throughout the region. For example, last year the Kimberley Seed Library stand help