Root Cellars Rock!

Fill it up! (Again)

LNH — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:56:30 +0000

Is it a garage? Is it a hill for sliding? Is it a passageway to The Secret World of Og? No, silly! What you see here is a root cellar, complete with a front entryway! Tucked underneath the cover of ground, Leonard Vassallo has converted an old oil tank into a cellar that’s providing him with space to store produce from his garden, year round. We think it’s pretty amazing. Maybe you will too! [...]

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Farm Apprenticeships

Sarah — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:15:50 +0000

Last year we did a big post about farm apprenticeships called What are your plans for the growing season? Check out that post for links to Canadian, US and international farm training opportunities. We also just received a call-out from SOIL looking for apprentices and farms in 2012, which is copied here. [...]

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Uniterra Towards 2015 Symposium Series: Food & Water Security

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:58:19 +0000

On Wednesday, February 8th, WUSC-MUN will be hosting the 2012 edition of the “Uniterra Towards 2015: Symposium Series.” The theme for this year is "food and water security." There will be three speakers, all speaking on contemporary local and international issues. [...]

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Indoor Gardening: Thanks for the tips, Interweb!

LNH — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:48:24 +0000

Unless you garden outdoors in winter, November is typically a month that involves unwinding from the previous gardening season. For me, it was a time to enjoy quiet weekend afternoons indoors, contemplate what worked well last season, and what I will do differently when I garden again in spring. [...]

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We need photos!

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:44:19 +0000

We need your help! We're looking for photos to use for a free kit of 8 food skills workshop that will be shared across NL! [...]

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Upcoming Events

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:45:20 +0000

There is a lot happening in the next month, with opportunities to have your say and get involved in food security in Newfoundland and Labrador! [...]

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Funding Opportunities

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:41:48 +0000

Do you have a food security-related project idea that requires financial support? Wellness Coalition Community Grant application deadlines are fast approaching! Contact your regional office in order to find out more about eligibility and project requirements. [...]

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Food Skills Workshop Pilot

LNH — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:37:29 +0000

On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Root Cellars Rock piloted its Food Skills Workshop initiative at The Lantern, in St. John's. The Food Skills Workshops Kit is intended to assist community organizations and individuals who are interested in learning and sharing skills related to picking, planting, preserving and preparing local food. Later this year, FSN will be offering materials for how to host Food Skills Workshops on composting, container gardening, using culinary herbs, preparing local vegetables, seed saving, edible wild plants, safe canning and preserving and root cellars and cold storage! [...]

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Improving Health Together in 2012!

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:31:54 +0000

Be passionate about your health, get involved in your community, and let's make 2012 the year that the local food movement takes action against chronic disease! [...]

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Holiday Centrepieces

Costa Kasimos — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:25:28 +0000

Making centrepieces for holiday feasts is a great reason to explore trails or to visit friends with great gardens. Stop in with some homemade jams, pickled beets, or holiday cookies. Mentioning that you were thinking about making a centrepiece may inspire them to join you (and let you take a look at what they have hanging around in their gardens). Spending time with friends and family, sharing and giving, isn’t this what the holidays are all about? [...]

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