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Started in 2013,  our seed library members can "check out" seeds like any other material in the library. Our mission is to provide a free...

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Started in 2013,  our seed library members can "check out" seeds like any other material in the library. Our mission is to provide a free service committed to enriching our community by education its...

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Burbank Public Library is located in Southern California and serves 102,755 people in the Burbank community. We offer community connection, various programs, a variety of...

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Burbank Public Library is located in Southern California and serves 102,755 people in the Burbank community. We offer community connection, various programs, a variety of research tools, etc. One of our biggest goals is...

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To build a library in Upland, residents and officials reached out to apply for a grant and received Carnegie funding of $10,000 which was granted...

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To build a library in Upland, residents and officials reached out to apply for a grant and received Carnegie funding of $10,000 which was granted in 1911. The library opened in 1913 with Los...

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Langara College is a large public academic post-secondary school. We have existed outside of Vancouver Community College as independent since 1994. The College is a...

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Langara College is a large public academic post-secondary school. We have existed outside of Vancouver Community College as independent since 1994. The College is a key employer in South Central Vancouver and we do...

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The Pandora Park Community Garden Society was formed in early 2009 by a group of people from the Hastings Sunrise area of Vancouver. We’ve been...

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The Pandora Park Community Garden Society was formed in early 2009 by a group of people from the Hastings Sunrise area of Vancouver. We’ve been meeting since February 2009 and have steady grew to...

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The Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Foundation (RHRAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and food security in the Round Hill community. This...

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The Round Hill Renaissance Agriculture Foundation (RHRAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture and food security in the Round Hill community. This innovative project, known as the "Foodscape Project," began in...

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We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, recreational therapists, and other complementary team members, who work together to create...

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We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, recreational therapists, and other complementary team members, who work together to create a safe and supportive environment for patients.  The Unit...

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Did you know that one of the most impactful ways to protect your home against wildfire damage is by planting a wildfire-resilient garden? And did...

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Did you know that one of the most impactful ways to protect your home against wildfire damage is by planting a wildfire-resilient garden? And did you know that some of the most wildfire-resilient plants...

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If you’re interested in creating beautiful floral arrangements for your home, here are some tips to get you started. Harvesting Flowers 1. Timing: Cut flowers...

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If you’re interested in creating beautiful floral arrangements for your home, here are some tips to get you started. Harvesting Flowers 1. Timing: Cut flowers in the early morning or at dusk. 2. Planning:...

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Organic. It’s a loaded word, isn’t it? Probably to some of you, it means very little, like free-range, grass fed, or natural, just a marketing...

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Organic. It’s a loaded word, isn’t it? Probably to some of you, it means very little, like free-range, grass fed, or natural, just a marketing tactic. To others, such as organic farmers and gardeners...

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Add some environmentally conscious practices to your gardener’s toolbelt for a more sustainable future. 1. Build your soil. The soil is the foundation of the...

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Add some environmentally conscious practices to your gardener’s toolbelt for a more sustainable future. 1. Build your soil. The soil is the foundation of the garden. Use organic fertilizer, worm castings, compost, and plant...

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Whether you are a gardening newbie with a single pot on your deck, have a sweet back-yard plot, or are a certified organic farmer with...

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Whether you are a gardening newbie with a single pot on your deck, have a sweet back-yard plot, or are a certified organic farmer with acres of growing space, these eco-gardening essentials will benefit...

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The Cerebral Palsy Alberta is a registered non-profit organization that supports people affected by disabilities in the province of Alberta. The CPAA is a visionary...

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The Cerebral Palsy Alberta is a registered non-profit organization that supports people affected by disabilities in the province of Alberta. The CPAA is a visionary organization who has been serving Albertans since its inception...

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Sundance Commons, an agricultural non-profit dedicated to supporting new and aspiring farmers in southwestern Ontario. Here's an article that speaks a bit about our work,...

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Sundance Commons, an agricultural non-profit dedicated to supporting new and aspiring farmers in southwestern Ontario. Here's an article that speaks a bit about our work, "Making it Happen: Accessible and Sustainable Agriculture with Sundance...

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The Okanagan Master Gardeners are a Chapter in the British Columbia Master Gardeners Association of British Columbia. We believe in the sharing the knowledge of...

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The Okanagan Master Gardeners are a Chapter in the British Columbia Master Gardeners Association of British Columbia. We believe in the sharing the knowledge of sustainable gardening practices, especially in an age of uncertain...

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Curious about creating a garden that's both abundant and resilient? Embracing permaculture principles might just be the answer. Permaculture is a holistic approach to landscape...

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Curious about creating a garden that's both abundant and resilient? Embracing permaculture principles might just be the answer. Permaculture is a holistic approach to landscape design that works with patterns found in nature to...

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One of the biggest gardening trends gaining traction recently is the use of “edimentals” (a portmanteau of edible and ornamental). These multitasking plants serve as...

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One of the biggest gardening trends gaining traction recently is the use of “edimentals” (a portmanteau of edible and ornamental). These multitasking plants serve as both food crops and aesthetic garden design elements. Edibles...

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This week (March 16-22, 2025) is Horticultural Therapy (HT) Week. As a Registered Horticultural Therapist and Brand Ambassador for West Coast Seeds, I wanted to...

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This week (March 16-22, 2025) is Horticultural Therapy (HT) Week. As a Registered Horticultural Therapist and Brand Ambassador for West Coast Seeds, I wanted to raise awareness of HT this week, share some insights...

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Nestled in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, an area of Ontario that draws awe with over 250 shimmering lakes, is a community...

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Nestled in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes, an area of Ontario that draws awe with over 250 shimmering lakes, is a community farm spearheading a movement towards food security. Edwin Binney’s...

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The match that deserves a much bigger comeback. Every year I see people posting about and offering free surplus in boxes on the corner from...

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The match that deserves a much bigger comeback. Every year I see people posting about and offering free surplus in boxes on the corner from their gardens. Which is always so great to see,...

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Nettle has a rich history of gifting seasonal bounty to the human paying attention. Nettle's story is woven into this Coast Salish place where I...

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Nettle has a rich history of gifting seasonal bounty to the human paying attention. Nettle's story is woven into this Coast Salish place where I tend and witness plants, as well as to my...

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For the last 9 years, I have grown a container garden in the 400 sf patio of my rental apartment in Vancouver. This month I...

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For the last 9 years, I have grown a container garden in the 400 sf patio of my rental apartment in Vancouver. This month I was met with a “For Sale” land assembly sign...

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We've all had sticker shock at the grocery store in the past couple of years with the meteoric rise of food prices. And if you're...

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We've all had sticker shock at the grocery store in the past couple of years with the meteoric rise of food prices. And if you're trying to make healthy choices with a produce-forward shopping...

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The Alex Community Food Centre (Alex CFC) is a community space within in one of Calgary’s most diverse neighbourhoods where residents gather to grow, cook, share and...

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The Alex Community Food Centre (Alex CFC) is a community space within in one of Calgary’s most diverse neighbourhoods where residents gather to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food. When people come the Centre,...

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