Jan 25, 2017 | Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
Looking for an opportunity to experience a season in a community engaged food growing space? Dreaming of starting a small farm and not sure where to start? We’re looking for outstanding and inspired candidates for our volunteer intern team at Loutet Farm and the...
Jan 11, 2017 | 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...
Nov 2, 2016 | Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
Last week CBC’s Early Edition picked up on the great work and student enthusiasm at the Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden. You can read the article or listen to the interview here.
Jul 26, 2016 | Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
Kim recently joined the EGP Farm team, working as a Farmer with Holly. I discovered my passion for all things plants, growing and farming while taking the practicum in sustainable agriculture at UBC in 2012. My favourite part about that internship was becoming so...
Jun 10, 2016 | Education, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
To celebrate the first anniversary of the Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden, the Bard himself will be hosting “Shakespeare in the Garden,” on Wednesday, June 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will feature quotes, recitations and readings from...
Apr 25, 2016 | EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms
Wow – I must say, it is hard to believe a few months have passed since we wrote about our seedling area at Maplewood Farm. Now our growing season is in full swing and much of it is due to the early start we get by using the greenhouse at Maplewood Farm. The...