Categories: EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms
Although we’ve had honeybee hives at Loutet Farm since 2013, last year was my and Leslie’s first year managing the hives. A huge shout out to Lianne and Trevor from Two Bees Apiary for their mentorship and resources during our freshman year – we couldn’t have done it without you two! I can’t speak for […]
Categories: EGP Blog
Our 2016 GardenSmart workshop series begins in March! We’ll bring you over 20 workshops that mix “lecture-style” and hands on learning, and cover a broad range of vegetable gardening and sustainability related topics. Click here for the latest list of workshops! The GardenSmart Workshop is co-hosted by the North Shore Neighbourhood House’s Edible Garden Project […]
Categories: EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
For the past few years, the arrival of winter and the changes it brings has been bittersweet. I go through a range of emotions: from deep relief at the prospect of a break for my body, to a sort of sadness at the loss of bright flowers and the full bounty of vegetables, and […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
When: Thursday, March 20th, 2014 | 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: John Braithwaite Community Centre Anchor Room 145 West 1st St, North Vancouver, BC Inspired to start to growing your own food? Perhaps you are a brand new gardener, or you’ve been growing flowers for years and are excited to learn something new. Join this workshop […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Loutet Farm, Strong Roots
When: Saturday, March 15th, 2014 | 10:00am – 11:30pm Where: Loutet Farm East 14th St & Rufus Ave North Vancouver , BC Join local urban farmer Gavin Wright for a morning demystifying the process of growing your own plants from seed. Starting seeds indoors or outdoors can often be a frustrating experience, but Gavin will […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
When: Saturday, Sept 14 – 10:00am-11:30am Where: Charros Community Garden Cost: $8.25 Registration Required, please phone: 604-990-3755 Join Elizabeth Leboe for a hands-on opportunity to learn how to compost successfully in your own backyard. Whether you’re starting from scratch or with a slimy, smelly bin, we’ll get you on the right track!This is a hands-on outdoor workshop […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
When: Tuesday, July 23 – 7:00pm-8:30pm Where: John Braithwaite Community Centre, Anchor Room Cost: $8.25 Registration Required, please phone: 604-990-3755 It’s the perfect time to plan next year’s winter garden! So save a little space in your garden, and join the expert farmer Garden Wright to learn about growing hardy food in small urban spaces during the depths of […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
When: Saturday, June 8th 10-11:30 am Cost: $8.25 Where: Board Room, North Shore Neighbourhood House (225 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver) Registration Required, please phone: 604-990-3755 If you’re already growing veggies, and are looking for tips and tricks in boosting production and building your skills, join Vancouver Urban Farmer Emi Do, owner and lead farmer at Yummy […]
Categories: Events, Strong Roots
When: Saturday, May 14 – 7:00pm-8:30pm Where: John Braithwaite Community Centre, Anchor Room Cost: $8.25 Registration Required, please phone: 604-990-3755 If you live in an apartment, or have limited garden space, join Heather Johnstone to learn the secrets of growing food in small spaces! The GardenSmart Workshop Series is jointly presented by the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, the North […]
Categories: Events, Strong Roots
When: Saturday, May 4 – 1:00pm-3:00pm Where: Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre Cost: $8.25 Registration Required, please phone: 604-990-3755 A practical workshop on how to produce your own organic vegetables and fresh fish in one sustainable, closed-loop system – all in your own backyard. Observe a functioning aquaponics system right here on the north shore! Note that this is an […]
