We've recently updated our blog!
Time to plan our gardens and order our seeds.
http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/interior-news/community/40169828.html
A column by Lorraine Doiron - Smithers Interior News Published: February 25, 2009 8:00 AM
Scroll down in the article to read about our community garden.
We are hosting a garage sale in the morning on Saturday May 9th. Come join in by donating, helping out, shopping at the sale, or saying hi and having a snack. Watch for our posters around town in May.
Now accepting new gardeners! Our rate is $50 per garden plot or $40 for two or more plots, and $15 each for a greenhouse plot. Additional plots may be claimed on or after May 15, after we see how many are still available. Just bring your seeds - most other garden supplies are available to share.
Read on for more information about seed "variety" selection for our area.
Seedy Event http://www.seeds.ca/ev/events.php
Terrace, BC Seedy Saturday Health Unit Auditorium Thursday April 30, 2009 7-9 Contact: Alisa Thompson at 250-635-0935
Selecting Seed Varieties
What is a "variety" of a plant, say a radish? It is a type of radish. A particular variety may grow better in your area, as well as having characteristics that you like, such as a certain taste or look. Seeds may also be "heritage" seeds or may be those developed by man to have special characteristics (but only for a single season) such as "hybrid" seeds. Check the "Seeds of Diversity" website for more about heritage seeds and their value: http://www.seeds.ca/
Knowledgeable gardeners in our area such as Dave Havard and Tracy Strong have compiled lists of preferred seed varieties to grow here. Gardeners at our community garden invite you to join with us in developing a list of varieties and plants to grow in our area. What you can grow will depend on your "micro climate" and growing conditions. These vary around the area, and even from plot to plot within our community garden.
Seed catalogs provided by companies such as Vesseys, Stokes, Dominion, Lindenberg and Saltspring Seeds provide a selection of seeds and plants to order, and often provide growing requirements and information for each plant. Ordering seeds allows more control over variety than just shopping at local stores does. Seeds stocked in local stores include varieties that are selected for other areas with growing conditions different from ours.
Knowledgeable gardeners in our area such as Dave Havard and Tracy Strong have compiled lists of preferred seed varieties to grow here. Gardeners at our community garden invite you to join with us in developing a list of varieties and plants to grow in our area. What you can grow will depend on your "micro climate" and growing conditions. These vary around the area, and even from plot to plot within our community garden.
Seed catalogs provided by companies such as Vesseys, Stokes, Dominion, Lindenberg and Saltspring Seeds provide a selection of seeds and plants to order, and often provide growing requirements and information for each plant. Ordering seeds allows more control over variety than just shopping at local stores does. Seeds stocked in local stores include varieties that are selected for other areas with growing conditions different from ours.
Local Groups, Gardening Experts & Films
Joe Wong of Woodmere Nursery is knowledgeable about greenhouse management
Dave Havard, author of Gardening Between Frosts
Tracy Strong, River Ridge Farm
Gardens of Destiny with Dan Jason
This is a documentary created by Jocelyn Demers showcasing Dan Jason's
garden and seed world and investigates what other agricultural experts
think about Dan's observations.
http://www.onesky.ca/stories/archive/field_to_stream_celebrating_the_local_harvest/
Tracy Strong, River Ridge Farm
Gardens of Destiny with Dan Jason
This is a documentary created by Jocelyn Demers showcasing Dan Jason's
garden and seed world and investigates what other agricultural experts
think about Dan's observations.
http://www.onesky.ca/stories/archive/field_to_stream_celebrating_the_local_harvest/
Education Series Winter 2009
The Community Garden is hosting an education series this winter. Come out and hear our local gardeners talk about their areas of expertise!
Session 1: The winter sessions are over for 2008/9.
Who:
When:
Where: NWCC, Room 1 Annex
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: By donation
Who:
When:
Where: NWCC, Room 1 Annex
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: By donation
Next Meeting April 15 2009
Members of the community garden, board members, and guests meet regularly.
If you want to contact us you can email us here or call Joan at 847-2327. Check for the contact phone numbers on a poster around town. We will also check the email here from time to time, if you want to contact us by email.
Date: April 15th, 2009
Time: 7pm
Place: Jean's house
Things to discuss: Upcoming season, garage sale, more...
If you want to contact us you can email us here or call Joan at 847-2327. Check for the contact phone numbers on a poster around town. We will also check the email here from time to time, if you want to contact us by email.
Date: April 15th, 2009
Time: 7pm
Place: Jean's house
Things to discuss: Upcoming season, garage sale, more...
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