Posts Tagged ‘ organic agriculture ’

2012
01/06

Start a Food Revolution – All Aboard!

The Edible Garden Project’s biggest year of growth ever is coming to a close. Nestled snug for winter, visions of garden beds dance in our heads. We’re going to keep saying it because it is so true, but we couldn’t have done this year without you. You know how exciting our collective work is, how [ READ MORE ]

2011
10/28

Table Matters 2011

A North Shore Discussion about Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems Presenting a networking and information sharing event intended to continue building our North Shore food system network. Opportunities to participate in food system and urban agriculture projects on the North Shore will be presented. Come make a connection! Friday, October 28, 2011 1:00—5:30pm. Registration [ READ MORE ]

2011
05/11

Loutet Farm Community Workbee – May 11th

Join us! On Wednesday evening you’re invited to join us at Loutet Farm (14th Street and Rufus Ave) for a Workbee. We’re going to work on building the hoop house, planting the perennial border garden, moving lots more mulch, weeding, and making a few new beds. We would love to see you there! BYOG (bring [ READ MORE ]

2011
04/06

Workshop: Home-Grown Veggies – No-Fail Foods for First-Time Urban Farmers

Join us to learn about No-Fail Foods for First-Time Urban Farmers, Wednesday April 6, 7:00-8:30pm. Call 604-990-3755 to register – workshop costs $5 Join North Shore Advanced Master Gardener Mike Nassichuck for an evening introduction to the tastiest and easiest vegetables to grow in your yard. Nothing is better for the envionment or your palate [ READ MORE ]

2011
03/17

Adventures in Agriculture

Going from a muddy field to a functioning market garden in a few short weeks is proving to be quite an experience! As I write this, the sun is streaming in the window, but yesterday someone pointed out that of all the days we have been out there working hard, we’ve had about 4 hours [ READ MORE ]

2011
03/05

Seedy Saturday

Seedy Saturday Comes to the North Shore on Saturday March 5th, 1:00pm-5:00pm Seedy Saturday is an opportunity for everyone to swap seeds, and learn about growing and saving seeds. If you don’t have a seed collection to share don’t worry, there will be plenty for everyone! If you save seeds or have packets you bought [ READ MORE ]

2010
11/20

Group Gardening – CANCELLED

CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW!! Join us for a Group Gardening Session, Saturday November 20th, 10am-11:30. Come out and get your hands dirty with other gardeners at one of our backyard garden sites on Saturday November 20th (Contact Us for location details).  We need your help getting this garden ready for winter – this will be [ READ MORE ]

2010
11/08

EGP Volunteer Appreciation

On Monday November 8th, (7-9pm) we celebrate our volunteers at the close of another successful season! Join us at Munch Restaurant to celebrate our dedicated volunteers who have contributed over 750 hours of their time so far this year. Volunteers have helped us to expand our garden space (we now have 4,200 square feet of [ READ MORE ]

2010
09/25

Group Gardening Session

Join us for a Group Gardening Session, Saturday September 25th, 10am-11:30 Come out and get your hands dirty with other gardeners at the Queen Mary Community Garden on Saturday September 25th (Contact Us for more details).  This garden is HUGE, and we need your help getting it ready for winter.  We’ll be mulching, working with [ READ MORE ]

2010
09/13

EGP Volunteer Orientation

  • September 13th, 2010
  • Posted in EGP Blog

Learn all about how the EGP works – and how to get involved! Monday, September 13th, 6pm. Are you new to the EGP or just haven’t had time to get out and volunteer with us lately? Our new monthly volunteer orientation night will give you a chance to learn about all the great projects the [ READ MORE ]

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