Categories: EGP Blog
This year we’ve gone bananas with our tomato seedlings! We have so many varieties available, our neighbour Trixi had the wonderful suggestion to make this list available for anyone who wants to learn about their plant or decide what they want to grow before the market! Most varieties are VINE or INDETERMINATE, which means they can grow […]
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
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 vegetables, and […]
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, Events, Volunteering
Each Group Gardening session starts with a mini “workshop” on what we’ll be doing that day in the garden. Then we’ll get to work, and the hands on application. Participants range from the very experienced to the never-gardened-before – everyone is welcome! We provide basic tools and work gloves, but if you have your own […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
When: Sunday, 30 March 2014 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Where: Cultivate Garden, behind S’wich Cafe 644 Queensbury Ave North Vancouver , BC V7L 3V6 Canada If you have already been dreaming about your vegetable patch, than you will enjoy this hands-on workshop designed to give you the skills and confidence to plant your first […]
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: EGP Blog, Events, Volunteering
Saturday, September 28st – Lynnmour Each Group Gardening session starts with a mini “workshop” on what we’ll be doing that day in the garden. Then we’ll get to work, and the hands on application. Participants range from the very experienced to the never-gardened-before – everyone is welcome! We provide basic tools and work gloves, but […]
Categories: Education, EGP Blog, Events, Strong Roots
When: Saturday, Sept 14 – 10:00am-11:30am Where: Charros Community Garden Cost: $8.25 Registration Required, please phone: 604-990-3755 Join Elizabeth Leboe for a hands-on opportunity to learn how to compost successfully in your own backyard. Whether you’re starting from scratch or with a slimy, smelly bin, we’ll get you on the right track!This is a hands-on outdoor workshop […]
