Feb 2, 2017 | EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
As a farmer, there are few things that feel as exciting as hints of the arrival of Spring. The warmth of the sun returns, the smell of damp soil mixes with the crisp air and hopes of bountiful fields and mid-summer harvests jump out of the pages of seed...
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...
Jan 11, 2017 | Education, EGP Blog, EGP Newsletter, Fed Up, Intergenerational Gardens, Loutet Farm, Schoolyard Market Gardens, Strong Roots, Volunteering
Are you or someone you know passionate about teaching young students in the garden? Want to join a great team working to get students out of the classroom and into school gardens across the North Shore? We’re hiring an Education Coordinator. See the attached...
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.
Sep 21, 2016 | Education, EGP Blog, Events, Fed Up, Loutet Farm
The EGP School Garden Program is looking for volunteers to help teach students how to grow food. We teach students in schools with gardens all around the North Shore and need your help. Interested Volunteers: Attend the orientation and fill out the appropriate...