May 4, 2015 | EGP Blog, Volunteering
Fresh out of university I moved to Vancouver to start my career and dive into life as a ‘grown up’. Turns out the transition from school to career wasn’t as seamless as I had dreamed. Although I landed a good entry level job, I didn’t know a lot of people in the city...
Apr 22, 2015 | Education, EGP Blog, Fed Up, Loutet Farm, Sharing the Bounty, Volunteering
As part of our 2014 season wrap up, we interviewed members of our community about their experiences with the EGP, and we’d like to share some of their stories with you. Thanks to all for sharing! EGP Volunteer Diana: EGP volunteer Diana first started...
Sep 5, 2014 | EGP Blog, Grow a Row Share a Row, Sharing the Bounty, Volunteering
The North Shore Community Garden Society has secured funding for their latest garden at Garibaldi Park, near Roche Point & Mount Seymour Parkway! Garden plots at Garibaldi Community Garden will be available to any District of North Vancouver (DNV) resident. ...
Sep 5, 2014 | EGP Blog, Grow a Row Share a Row, Sharing the Bounty, Volunteering
Our friends at the North Shore Community Garden Society are excited to announce their newest community garden in Lynn Valley! Please share widely. The North Shore Community Garden Society has secured funding for their latest garden at 3590 Mountain Highway, in Lynn...
Sep 5, 2014 | EGP Blog, Sharing Gardens, Sharing the Bounty, Strong Roots, Volunteering
By Emily Jubenvill Food is an obvious way to bring people from different countries and cultures together to build relationships and community, and this year we are translating that into a garden project – the Multi-Herb Culture Garden. With funding from the...
Jul 26, 2014 | EGP Blog, Events, Our Farms, Sharing Gardens, Sharing the Bounty, Volunteering
A work bee is a gathering of people who come out to help our gardens stay productive and healthy. We grow a lot of food, and the gardens need you! A great way to get your hands in the dirt, meet your neighbours, and learn more about urban gardens and growing food....