Nov 24, 2015 | EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
Well, it’s official. Earlier this month, Loutet Farm received a unanimous vote of support from the City of North Vancouver Mayor and Council, renewing our Land Use Agreement for another five years. With five farm seasons under our belt, this really means the farm is...
Mar 12, 2015 | EGP Blog, Schoolyard Market Gardens
The building is underway at the Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden! Two days in, the site had been mulched with coconut coir from mattress recycling and woodchips, the bed design has been settled, and while we awaited our delivery of wood, a team of volunteers...
Jul 26, 2014 | EGP Blog, Events, Our Farms, Sharing Gardens, Sharing the Bounty, Volunteering
A work bee is a gathering of people who come out to help our gardens stay productive and healthy. We grow a lot of food, and the gardens need you! A great way to get your hands in the dirt, meet your neighbours, and learn more about urban gardens and growing food....
Jun 5, 2014 | EGP Blog, Events, Our Farms, Sharing Gardens, Sharing the Bounty, Volunteering
Each Group Gardening session starts with a mini “workshop” on what we’ll be doing that day in the garden. Participants range from the very experienced to the never-gardened-before – everyone is welcome! We provide basic tools and work gloves, but if you have your own...
May 10, 2014 | EGP Blog, Events, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Volunteering
Join our community workbees and get your hands dirty helping out at the farm. We’ve got all the tools you need, no experience is needed, and activities are suitable for all ages. Be a part of your local food system and learn about growing food organically....