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By Andreae C | May 18th, 2012 | Tags: children, Downtown Dirt, edible flowers, edible wild plants, greens, healthy eating, herbs, microgreens, physical activity, youth | Category: Picking, Planting, Uncategorized 
If you ask any food gardener who is also a parent why they grow veggies, chances are they’ll answer, “I want my children to know where their food comes from.” We all love teaching our kids the joy of planting and picking and eating their own food. It’s a science project, an artistic endeavour, an exercise in patience, a lesson in nurturing, and a way to burn off crazy kid energy (plus, having them help you hand-pollinate squashes could just form the basis for that big where-do-babies-come-from talk when the time comes).
But behind every parent’s wish [...]
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By Sarah | May 14th, 2012 | Tags: Gardening, organic, seaweed | Category: Picking, Planting 
Find out about this province’s incredible gardening resource that’s free for the harvesting. “Gardeners in Newfoundland and Labrador have been growing vegetables for over 500 years without the use of commercial fertilizer. A main source of plant nutrients has been and still is seaweed (locally called kelp).” – Ross Traverse [...]
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By Sarah | May 11th, 2012 | Tags: beets, canning, Pickling, salad | Category: Local Food Recipes, Preparing 
I get a twinge of guilt pouring the brine down the drain from a previously delicious jar of pickled beets or pickles. There has to be something to do with that liquid! It’s very concentrated though and not easy to use. Do you re-use brine from pickled things? Here’s a recipe for Pickled Beet Juice and Maple Vinaigrette. [...]
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By Sarah | May 9th, 2012 | Tags: funding opportunities | Category: Uncategorized 
Does your group need funds to kick-start a project, hire staff, or improve an existing program? One of these funding opportunities may be able to help. [...]
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By admin | May 8th, 2012 | Tags: upcoming events | Category: Events 
April set the tone and now May is absolutely blooming with events across the province. Many have registration dates so make note of those and sign up soon! [...]
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FSN is excited to announce the launch of the new online home for Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Avalon Region: avalonfresh.ca. Here are just a few of the reasons why this ROCKS… [...]
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By admin | April 30th, 2012 | Tags: upcoming events | Category: Events, Planting 
Last weekend’s workshop was so popular that they’ve added an additional workshop. If you missed the first, consider heading out to Pouch Cove to learn more about creating a year-round garden! These skills are the keys to success for NL gardeners. [...]
Continue reading Creating the Year Round Garden- new workshop date added!
By admin | April 27th, 2012 | Tags: land use, teleconference | Category: Events 
Local food production and protection of agricultural land are important parts of food security in Newfoundland and Labrador. Join us for a presentation and opportunity to ask questions about the Province’s agricultural land development and protection policies. [...]
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By Andreae C | April 25th, 2012 | Tags: chives, Container Gardening, Downtown Dirt, Garlic, greens, growing season, harvest, herbs, perennials, picking, Planting, Potatoes, preparing, Raised Bed, vegetables, winter | Category: Picking, Planting, Preparing, Uncategorized 
Last weekend, I had the extreme good pleasure to attend a workshop on extending your growing season. The workshop facilitator was Dan Rubin, a home vegetable gardener who, through tactical use of raised beds, glass panes, and plastic row covers, has grown a whole lot of impressive eats in a location which is, essentially, a salt-lashed, wind-beaten, topsoil-less bit of rock (and I say that with love – I was born there and I adore the place).
As the workshop participants wandered Dan’s garden, and the garden at Points East Bed and Breakfast next door, we identified the plants which, [...]
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By Sarah | April 18th, 2012 | Tags: children, food skills, resources | Category: Picking, Planting, Preparing 
MUN Botanical Garden has recently released From Garden to Classroom: Activity and Resource Guide . It walks you through dozens of activities and even more information to inspire youth to explore the natural world. And it’s not about talking at kids, it’s about giving them the resources to get right into the thick of things, hands in the dirt, learning through play, and really connecting with their natural surroundings on all levels. [...]
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