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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. [...] 
We’re getting creative here coming up with fun gift ideas inspired by the 4 Ps of Local Food: planting, picking, preparing and preserving. Try one of these to light up the faces of the foodies on your gift list! (Cat picture taken prior to receiving awesome gift, seriously) [...] 
I’ve heard that the land upon which my house was built was once farmland. It’s hard to imagine now but I believe it. It’s inspiring. So today in my back garden there is… [...] Continue reading You Grew! True confessions of a happy lousy gardener 
We have entered the season of plenty. So much to write about, but all of my time is being taken up with hikes and gardening. Here are a few bits and peices of information to chew on. In this post, you’ll find info on dandelions, lambsquarters, roses, fireweed, and crowberry. [...] 
White cosmos, nowhere near the worm tree Hello, friends! I had wanted to do a lovely pictorial of all the things growing happily in my garden today, but unfortunately almost everything in the back yard is completely covered in specks of black poo from the millions of tiny worms rolled up in the leaves of my neighbours’ enormously large maple tree, the branches of which now reach almost 2/3 of the way across my back yard. It’s to the north of my garden, so it doesn’t block all the light (although if it weren’t there, I [...] 
Well, after complaining about the weather for the entire month of June, I’m here to complain about all the warmth and sunshine we’ve had so far in July. Kidding, kidding! The last week has been nothing short of glorious. My tomatoes are stretching toward the sun, my broad beans are blooming like crazy, and my snow peas are scrambling over one another to climb their repurposed-wicker-bookshelf trellis. The sudden heat has had one adverse effect, though. I have bolting brassicas! Bolted brassica bouquet: Chinese cabbage “Bolting” is the term for what happens when a leafy plant [...] 
Food Education Action St. John’s (FEASt) presents an afternoon of gardening and local food activities to get people in the St. John’s region excited and prepared for the growing season. Whether you’re thinking of growing your first herb plant in a container or you’re a seasoned gardener with a yard of veggies planned, there’s going to be something at FEASt Fest for you! [...] 
Hello everyone My name is Rick Kelly and I’ll be your amateur gardener this year! I’m going to be making posts all season about my backyard garden. This is actually my second year gardening… but last year my whole harvest amounted to about 5 salads and one meal of miniature root veggies. So I’m really hoping to do better this year! This year I’m armed with knowledge from some workshops organized by FEASt (Food Education Action St. John’s), a lot of advice from friends, and hopefully some advice from you! This can be a space for commenting on any issues facing first time gardeners, or about what I’m doing specifically. [...] |
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