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Dec 24, 2015 | 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...
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Dec 1, 2015 | EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
When I first saw Loutet Farm it felt like the the answer to my dreams. I had tried working as a volunteer and community coordinator at an urban farm, but was frustrated because I wanted to farm. I had tried running a rural market farm business, but found that I...
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Nov 24, 2015 | EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
Well, it’s official. Earlier this month, Loutet Farm received a unanimous vote of support from the City of North Vancouver Mayor and Council, renewing our Land Use Agreement for another five years. With five farm seasons under our belt, this really means the farm is...
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Nov 12, 2015 | EGP Blog, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Schoolyard Market Gardens
As some of you may be aware, I’m Holly, the incoming Farm Manager at the Edible Garden Project. It has been said that I have some big shoes to fill. The outgoing manager, Farmer Gavin, has been with the EGP for the past four farm seasons. Just this year he oversaw...
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Oct 30, 2015 | Education, Fed Up, Schoolyard Market Gardens
Sutherland Farm Club students admire the radishes and spinach they are growing under a hoop house. The Sutherland Farm and Garden Club meets on a weekly basis to learn about growing food and to teach us at the EGP how to have fun....
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Oct 15, 2015 | Education, Events, Fed Up, Schoolyard Market Gardens, Volunteering
The EGP School Garden program is looking for volunteers to help teach students how to grow food. We teach over 600 students in eight schools around the North Shore and need your help. School Garden Orientation: Attend the orientation and learn how to facilitate many...
