Categories: 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 farm is actually […]
Categories: EGP Blog
Sometime last year, Leslie observed that there is an “invisible” element to some of what we do on the EGP farms. A big one is our seedling and transplant production takes place at Maplewood Farm. For the last few years, we’ve partnered with Maplewood Farm to use their glass greenhouse for our Spring propagation area. […]
Categories: 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 no longer a pilot project. We’re a social enterprise which […]
Categories: 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 the construction of a […]
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Share Thanksgiving is an organization dedicated to matching up established Canadian families and new immigrant families for Thanksgiving dinner. Alone for Thanksgiving this year? Remember what it was like to be a newcomer in your community? Want to share the bounty of the harvest and learn about another culture? Visit their website to learn more […]
Categories: EGP Blog, Events, Volunteering
Loutet Farm Workbee Wednesday, October 30th 5pm – 7pm Join us at Loutet Farm, the whole community is welcome! We will have tools and gloves available for you to use and no experience is necessary. Who knows what Farmer Gavin will have in store for us?! If this will be your first workbee then come […]
Categories: Events
Following our Loutet Farm Workbee we are hosting a Potluck Dinner. Join us to share some food and relax on the farm! Bring your neighbours, family, and friends; bring the people that normally wouldn’t venture out to the farm to work, but can be lured by the temptation of a smorgasbord of delicious food. Think of […]
Categories: EGP Blog, Events, Loutet Farm, Our Farms, Volunteering
Loutet Farm Workbee Saturday, September 14th 1pm – 3pm *****CANCELLED***** Join us at Loutet Farm, the whole community is welcome! We will have tools and gloves available for you to use and no experience is necessary. Who knows what Farmer Gavin will have in store for us?! If this will be your first workbee then […]
Categories: EGP Blog
Saturday, September 14, 10am-1pm City Hall, 13th St. entrance Come on out to celebrate the north shore’s newest garden and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. This event is organized by the North Shore Community Garden Society. www.northshorecommunitygardensociety.ca
Categories: Events
Loutet Farm Workbee Wednesday, July 31st 5pm – 7pm Join us at Loutet Farm, the whole community is welcome! We will have tools and gloves available for you to use and no experience is necessary. Who knows what Farmer Gavin will have in store for us?! If this will be your first workbee then come […]
