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October 08, 2023

For over 40 years, City Famer Society has been educating people on the art of composting. So, are there any secrets? In my opinion, the...

City Backyard Composting

October 08, 2023

For over 40 years, City Famer Society has been educating people on the art of composting. So, are there any secrets? In my opinion, the key ingredient to turning organic waste into rich compost...

Gardening in Native Soil

October 04, 2023

Gardening in light fluffy “soil” makes a common appearance when scrolling through videos online. But did you know the fluffy soil you see is not...

Gardening in Native Soil

October 04, 2023

Gardening in light fluffy “soil” makes a common appearance when scrolling through videos online. But did you know the fluffy soil you see is not really soil? We actually consider that to be a...

Dreaming of a White (and Green) Christmas

September 27, 2023

Non-profit’s research could bring fresh produce to underserved Canadians. Jennica Taylor didn’t want to go outside. She knew her breath would fog as temperatures approached...

Dreaming of a White (and Green) Christmas

September 27, 2023

Non-profit’s research could bring fresh produce to underserved Canadians. Jennica Taylor didn’t want to go outside. She knew her breath would fog as temperatures approached minus-40°C. She knew the sun would dissolve into the...

Gardening with Children

September 25, 2023

Gardening is enjoyable at all ages and is especially enjoyable with children! Playing and learning outdoors can engage children of all ages in physical activity,...

Gardening with Children

September 25, 2023

Gardening is enjoyable at all ages and is especially enjoyable with children! Playing and learning outdoors can engage children of all ages in physical activity, care for living things, and a sense of how...

Respecting Marine Environments with Sustainable Ocean Tech

August 10, 2023

There are various methods to harvest marine phytoplankton. At MARPHYL Marine Phytoplankton, we implement a natural, wild, and sustainable approach. First, ocean water is pumped...

Respecting Marine Environments with Sustainable Ocean Tech

August 10, 2023

There are various methods to harvest marine phytoplankton. At MARPHYL Marine Phytoplankton, we implement a natural, wild, and sustainable approach. First, ocean water is pumped from the deeps of the Georgia Strait into tanks...

Pollinator Wildlife Gardening

February 24, 2023

While there is reason to be alarmed about the health and survival of many species of insects and pollinators there is also reason to be...

Pollinator Wildlife Gardening

February 24, 2023

While there is reason to be alarmed about the health and survival of many species of insects and pollinators there is also reason to be optimistic. While monoculture and chemical dependent farms continue their...

Lawn Solutions

December 09, 2022

For many people, a lawn is the first thing that comes to mind when they picture the perfect garden. Idyllic expanses of lush green turf...

Lawn Solutions

December 09, 2022

For many people, a lawn is the first thing that comes to mind when they picture the perfect garden. Idyllic expanses of lush green turf seem to have always been shown as the ultimate...

3 Ways to Use Worm Castings In The Garden

May 04, 2022

If you're a gardener, you know that there are a lot of different ways to improve your garden. You can add fertilizer, compost, and soil...

3 Ways to Use Worm Castings In The Garden

May 04, 2022

If you're a gardener, you know that there are a lot of different ways to improve your garden. You can add fertilizer, compost, and soil amendments to make your plants thrive. But have you...

Using Cover Crops to Restore Land

April 13, 2022

Critics who visit our farm to learn about our style of no-till often point out that our deep mulch system isn’t viable for most regions...

Using Cover Crops to Restore Land

April 13, 2022

Critics who visit our farm to learn about our style of no-till often point out that our deep mulch system isn’t viable for most regions of the world. They’re correct. Very few farms have...

Mindful Gardening Techniques for the 2022 Season

February 04, 2022

Hey folks! With the 2022 gardening season just around the corner, I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling still a bit in the midst...

Mindful Gardening Techniques for the 2022 Season

February 04, 2022

Hey folks! With the 2022 gardening season just around the corner, I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling still a bit in the midst of turbulent and uncertain times. I'm sure I'm not...

A Return to the Urban Garden

January 26, 2022

Over the past few years, edible gardening has seen a surge in popularity. Spurred by the garden to table movement, the slow living movement and...

A Return to the Urban Garden

January 26, 2022

Over the past few years, edible gardening has seen a surge in popularity. Spurred by the garden to table movement, the slow living movement and surely aided by our new found appreciation for all...

Seeds of love... a Haiti long term project

December 31, 2020

Shelters International Disaster Response has been working in Haiti since 2007, in the wake of Hurricane Ike and Hannah. From cleaning wells to rebuilding post-quake,...

Seeds of love... a Haiti long term project

December 31, 2020

Shelters International Disaster Response has been working in Haiti since 2007, in the wake of Hurricane Ike and Hannah. From cleaning wells to rebuilding post-quake, we’ve been there and seen how following through with...

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