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Someone, please think of the children!

Andreae C — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:49:55 +0000

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 to [...]

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Seaweed

Sarah — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:22:46 +0000

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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What to do with brine?

Sarah — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:59:50 +0000

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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Funding Opportunities

Sarah — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:17:54 +0000

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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Upcoming Events- May

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:50:14 +0000

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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Avalon gets fresh!

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:42:35 +0000

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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Creating the Year Round Garden- new workshop date added!

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:04:36 +0000

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. [...]

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Agricultural Land Use in NL- Free Teleconference

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:41:48 +0000

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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Lazy in the fall, happy in the spring

Andreae C — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:20:49 +0000

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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From Garden to Classroom

Sarah — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:30:19 +0000

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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