Popular Posts
Showing posts with label container gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label container gardening. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Starting Seeds Indoors
Having recently hosting 2 workshops on container planting, I cannot help but think that it is time to start thinking about starting some seedlings indoors!
Now is the best time, given that Vancouver's Seedy Saturday is being held on Feb. 27th at the VanDusen Garden. Why not try growing your own food garden this year? With the price of fruit and vegetables growing, this is one way to beat the cost! The only down side, is patience and your time! But it will be well worth it!
Now why is growing your own food important to food security?
Well, for one, you have access to really cool plants that you just don't find as seedlings. The variety of seeds (and heirloom varieties) is much more than what you find in the plant stores. The cost for a pack of seeds ranges from 99 cents to $5 per package. The ability to harvest what you grow, whether it is on a balcony, your community garden or your own plot of land? Priceless.
Plus this is a great way to get kids involved in having them grow their own food. The easiest seeds to start with are:
Tips for starting your seeds indoors
Make sure if you are starting your seeds indoors to start at the appropriate time. Not sure when to start? Check out West Coast Seed's Planting Charts. A great resource for every gardener!
Use appropriate containers that are clean. Not too small and not too big. Don't forget to label what you planted. When the seedlings pop up, it may be hard to figure out what seed was what!
You may want to partner up with a friend or neighbour when buying seeds. Each package contains far more seeds that what is needed! Besides, its a great way to pool resources, further cutting down on the cost of gardening! At Vancouver's Seedy Saturday, they sometimes will have a seed swap. So, if you have some seeds bring them and see if you can trade them for some other vegetable or fruit to try growing.
Use seedling mix. Not potted soil. Also, not too much water. You only want the seeds to be moist so that it starts to germinate. Most seed packages have the instruction on how to plant the seeds. Once it has germinated, it will need some sunlight to grow, so you may want to move your seedlings to a light source.
Most importantly, have fun! Growing seeds indoors is a great way to involve kids in understanding where foods come from and to taste the different varieties that they have grown. I have seen white, orange to "zebra" striped tomatoes...each with subtle differences in their taste. You could even have your own tasting of different veggies in the late summer or fall, when they are ready to harvest. For those who are adventurous, you can try saving some seeds!
There are a lot of resources online or through your local library (ours is Burnaby Public Library and those librarians are a great resource in helping you find any gardening book) about growing your own seeds indoors and on a rainy day (which is a lot of those at the moment), it would be a great activity for anyone (or the whole family to agree on which plants to grow)...even if it is just one container on your patio! Happy planting!
Now is the best time, given that Vancouver's Seedy Saturday is being held on Feb. 27th at the VanDusen Garden. Why not try growing your own food garden this year? With the price of fruit and vegetables growing, this is one way to beat the cost! The only down side, is patience and your time! But it will be well worth it!
 | |||||||
| Leanne Zmud facilitating Container Food Gardening Workshop Photo: Meghan Cooke |
Well, for one, you have access to really cool plants that you just don't find as seedlings. The variety of seeds (and heirloom varieties) is much more than what you find in the plant stores. The cost for a pack of seeds ranges from 99 cents to $5 per package. The ability to harvest what you grow, whether it is on a balcony, your community garden or your own plot of land? Priceless.
Plus this is a great way to get kids involved in having them grow their own food. The easiest seeds to start with are:
- Tomatoes - try the cherry variety as they are widely available
- Strawberries - why not try the alpine (white) varieties
- Peas
- Lemon Cucumbers - seen at some farmer's market but rarely at your grocery chain store
- Lettuce
Tips for starting your seeds indoors
Make sure if you are starting your seeds indoors to start at the appropriate time. Not sure when to start? Check out West Coast Seed's Planting Charts. A great resource for every gardener!
Use appropriate containers that are clean. Not too small and not too big. Don't forget to label what you planted. When the seedlings pop up, it may be hard to figure out what seed was what!
You may want to partner up with a friend or neighbour when buying seeds. Each package contains far more seeds that what is needed! Besides, its a great way to pool resources, further cutting down on the cost of gardening! At Vancouver's Seedy Saturday, they sometimes will have a seed swap. So, if you have some seeds bring them and see if you can trade them for some other vegetable or fruit to try growing.
Use seedling mix. Not potted soil. Also, not too much water. You only want the seeds to be moist so that it starts to germinate. Most seed packages have the instruction on how to plant the seeds. Once it has germinated, it will need some sunlight to grow, so you may want to move your seedlings to a light source.
Most importantly, have fun! Growing seeds indoors is a great way to involve kids in understanding where foods come from and to taste the different varieties that they have grown. I have seen white, orange to "zebra" striped tomatoes...each with subtle differences in their taste. You could even have your own tasting of different veggies in the late summer or fall, when they are ready to harvest. For those who are adventurous, you can try saving some seeds!
There are a lot of resources online or through your local library (ours is Burnaby Public Library and those librarians are a great resource in helping you find any gardening book) about growing your own seeds indoors and on a rainy day (which is a lot of those at the moment), it would be a great activity for anyone (or the whole family to agree on which plants to grow)...even if it is just one container on your patio! Happy planting!
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Winter Food Container Gardening Workshop
Winter Food Container Gardening
Friday, August 14 **WORKSHOP FULL**
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch (4595 Albert Street / Burnaby - map)
Tuesday, August 25 **WORKSHOP FULL**
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Burnaby Public Library, McGill Branch (4595 Albert Street / Burnaby - map)
Join gardener and permaculturalist Nova Hopkins for a workshop in winter food gardening! Find out how to container garden when it gets cold.
Some supplies will be provided to participants to start their own winter container gardens. Please note that you may only attend one of the sessions.
----
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a
volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
What's Happening in July
Happy Canada Day!
All the things happening in Burnaby for July 1st!
Check it out: http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals-and-Events/Canada-Day.html
Burnaby Village: Indigenous Flora and Fauna Tours
Head out to Burnaby Village to check out the Indigenous Flora and Fauna tours presented in partnership with Takaya Tours.
Tours are offered every Fridays during the months of July and August. It is a great opportunity to learn about local foods you can find growing naturally within your community.
You will get to learn about Tsleil Wauthuth Nation's traditional methods for identifying and harvesting local plants on this 45 minute tour.
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, and 28th
(every Fridays during the month of July and August)
Time: 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/july-3.html
Also, Burnaby Village has their Homegrown Harvest workshop series. For the month of July, they have the following free workshops:
2015 BerryBeat Festival
It's the 34th Annual BerryBeat Festival in Historic Downtown Abbotsford.
Music, dancing, food and fun will be had by all.
When: July 4 & 5th
Where: 2615A Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC
More information: http://www.downtownabbotsford.com/event/2015-berrybeat-festival/
Five Hole for Food
Five Hole for Food’s sixth annual coast-to-coast tour. Join them in playing ball hockey for local food banks.
All you need is a hockey stick and a can of food.
When: July 18, 2015 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm
Where: Granville Street
To get tickets, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479725322248210/
Farmer's Markets in BC
Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets in and around BC. July is #meetymymarket month at participating Farmer's Markets. Don't forget that every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, at City Hall in Burnaby, there is a Farmer's Market as well!
More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Don't forget to check our website from time to time! We will be listing some Burnaby Food First -- yes, they are free -- gardening or cooking workshops soon!
All the things happening in Burnaby for July 1st!
Check it out: http://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Festivals-and-Events/Canada-Day.html
Burnaby Village: Indigenous Flora and Fauna Tours
 |
| Credit: Rebekah Mahaffey |
Tours are offered every Fridays during the months of July and August. It is a great opportunity to learn about local foods you can find growing naturally within your community.
You will get to learn about Tsleil Wauthuth Nation's traditional methods for identifying and harvesting local plants on this 45 minute tour.
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 21, and 28th
(every Fridays during the month of July and August)
Time: 12 noon, 1:00 pm, 2:15 pm and 3:15 pm
Where: Burnaby Village Museum
For more information: http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/july-3.html
Also, Burnaby Village has their Homegrown Harvest workshop series. For the month of July, they have the following free workshops:
- Summer Container Gardening
- Bee Talk and Honey Tasting
- Jam Tasting and Making
- Seasonal Meal Planning
2015 BerryBeat Festival
It's the 34th Annual BerryBeat Festival in Historic Downtown Abbotsford.Music, dancing, food and fun will be had by all.
When: July 4 & 5th
Where: 2615A Montrose Ave., Abbotsford, BC
More information: http://www.downtownabbotsford.com/event/2015-berrybeat-festival/
Five Hole for Food
Five Hole for Food’s sixth annual coast-to-coast tour. Join them in playing ball hockey for local food banks. All you need is a hockey stick and a can of food.
When: July 18, 2015 from 12 noon to 6:00 pm
Where: Granville Street
To get tickets, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1479725322248210/
Farmer's Markets in BC
Don't forget to check out all the local farmer's markets in and around BC. July is #meetymymarket month at participating Farmer's Markets. Don't forget that every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, at City Hall in Burnaby, there is a Farmer's Market as well!
More information for Burnaby Farmer's Markets and events, visit http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Don't forget to check our website from time to time! We will be listing some Burnaby Food First -- yes, they are free -- gardening or cooking workshops soon!
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Eat Your Greens with Kids & Open Workshops
Burnaby Food First is pleased to announce a new workshop: Eat Your Greens With Kids!
Also, there is still space in our Sharing Backyards (May 26) information event and a Bee Workshop on June 1!
Growing Food in Containers
%2BMay%2B2015.jpg)
Wednesday, May 20
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Edmonds Community School (7651 18th Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join gardener and permaculturalist Kayla Gagne for a workshop in container food gardening!
Learn how to grow food in small spaces and choose the right container and soil for your plants.
Participants will leave with supplies to start their own container garden.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Sharing Backyards Information Evening
Tuesday, May 26
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Burnaby Neighbourhood House (4464 Hastings Street / Burnaby - map)
Join program coordinator Leanne Zmud to find out about Sharing Backyards!
Learn how you can find gardening spots or share your own backyard with landless gardeners. Come meet other program participants and connect with people who have or are looking for garden space!
There will be light refreshments and prizes.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Eat Your Greens With Kids
Wednesday, June 3
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Brentwood Community Resource Centre (2055 Rosser Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join Maya Thau-Eleff for this family cooking workshop on seasonal greens and healthy dishes!
Kids, join your mom or dad in this fun, hands-on cooking lesson.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Also, there is still space in our Sharing Backyards (May 26) information event and a Bee Workshop on June 1!
Growing Food in Containers
Wednesday, May 20
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Edmonds Community School (7651 18th Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join gardener and permaculturalist Kayla Gagne for a workshop in container food gardening!
Learn how to grow food in small spaces and choose the right container and soil for your plants.
Participants will leave with supplies to start their own container garden.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Sharing Backyards Information Evening Tuesday, May 26
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Burnaby Neighbourhood House (4464 Hastings Street / Burnaby - map)
Join program coordinator Leanne Zmud to find out about Sharing Backyards!
Learn how you can find gardening spots or share your own backyard with landless gardeners. Come meet other program participants and connect with people who have or are looking for garden space!
There will be light refreshments and prizes.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Eat Your Greens With Kids
Wednesday, June 3 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Brentwood Community Resource Centre (2055 Rosser Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join Maya Thau-Eleff for this family cooking workshop on seasonal greens and healthy dishes!
Kids, join your mom or dad in this fun, hands-on cooking lesson.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Monday, May 4, 2015
Growing Food in Containers and Sharing Backyards Evening
Burnaby Food First has two FREE events coming up!
Growing Food in Containers
Wednesday, May 20
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Edmonds Community School (7651 18th Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join gardener and permaculturalist Kayla Gagne for a workshop in container food gardening!
Learn how to grow food in small spaces and choose the right container and soil for your plants.
Participants will leave with supplies to start their own container garden.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Sharing Backyards Information Evening
Tuesday, May 26
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Burnaby Neighbourhood House (4464 Hastings Street / Burnaby - map)
Join program coordinator Leanne Zmud to find out about Sharing Backyards!
Learn how you can find gardening spots or share your own backyard with landless gardeners. Come meet other program participants and connect with people who have or are looking for garden space!
There will be light refreshments and prizes.
Registration is required. To RSVP, please contact Leanne at (604) 618-3581 or by email.
Growing Food in Containers
Wednesday, May 20
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Edmonds Community School (7651 18th Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join gardener and permaculturalist Kayla Gagne for a workshop in container food gardening!
Learn how to grow food in small spaces and choose the right container and soil for your plants.
Participants will leave with supplies to start their own container garden.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Sharing Backyards Information EveningTuesday, May 26
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
North Burnaby Neighbourhood House (4464 Hastings Street / Burnaby - map)
Join program coordinator Leanne Zmud to find out about Sharing Backyards!
Learn how you can find gardening spots or share your own backyard with landless gardeners. Come meet other program participants and connect with people who have or are looking for garden space!
There will be light refreshments and prizes.
Registration is required. To RSVP, please contact Leanne at (604) 618-3581 or by email.
----
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a
volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Container Gardening and Healthy Meal Planning Workshops
Burnaby Food First is pleased to present another two FREE workshops!
Healthy Meal Planning
Wednesday, May 13
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Brentwood Community Resource Centre (2055 Rosser Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join nutritionist Suzan Anbari and learn how to create fun, fresh healthy meal plans that the whole family will enjoy!
Parking is limited at this location. Please consider taking public transit or biking.
Registration is required. Space is limited! To register, please contact Leanne at (604) 618-3581 or by email.
Container Food Gardening
Thursday, May 14
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Burnaby Neighbourhood House (100-4460 Beresford Street / Burnaby - map)
Join Kayle Gagne for a beginner's workshop in container food gardening! Learn how to grow food in small spaces and choose the right container and soil for your plants.
Participants will leave with supplies to start their own container garden.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Healthy Meal Planning
Wednesday, May 13
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Brentwood Community Resource Centre (2055 Rosser Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Join nutritionist Suzan Anbari and learn how to create fun, fresh healthy meal plans that the whole family will enjoy!
Parking is limited at this location. Please consider taking public transit or biking.
Registration is required. Space is limited! To register, please contact Leanne at (604) 618-3581 or by email.
Container Food Gardening
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Burnaby Neighbourhood House (100-4460 Beresford Street / Burnaby - map)
Join Kayle Gagne for a beginner's workshop in container food gardening! Learn how to grow food in small spaces and choose the right container and soil for your plants.
Participants will leave with supplies to start their own container garden.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
----
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a
volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Review: Fall Workshops and Events
Thank you all for coming out to our fall workshops! We're done with our schedule for this year, so keep an eye out or subscribe to our email list for announcements on new workshops.
Here's what we were up to over the past couple of months:
Want to be the first to hear about new workshops? Make sure to Subscribe for updates on upcoming workshops or check back on our blog for announcements.
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Here's what we were up to over the past couple of months:
.JPG) | ||
| Introduction to Canning Credit: Christina Mak |
.JPG) |
| Introduction to Canning Credit: Leanne Zmud |
.jpg) |
| Winter Container Food Gardening Credit: Leanne Zmud |
.JPG) |
| Goodlad Community Garden Party Credit: Christina Mak |
.JPG) |
| Healthy Snacks for Kids Credit: Christina Mak |
.JPG) |
| Healthy Snacks for Kids Credit: Christina Mak |
.JPG) |
| Healthy Meal Planning Credit: Christina Mak |
.JPG) |
| Healthy Meal Planning Credit: Christina Mak |
Want to be the first to hear about new workshops? Make sure to Subscribe for updates on upcoming workshops or check back on our blog for announcements.
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Upcoming Workshops: Food Gardening and Canning
Burnaby Food First is pleased to present another FREE community workshop (funded by Vancity)!
Winter Container Food Gardening - Getting a Head Start
Monday, August 25
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Join Athenaise Guertin to get a head start and learn how to grow food in winter! No gardening experience necessary.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Introduction to Canning
Wednesday, September 3
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Burnaby Community Services Kitchen (2055 Rosser Avenue / 1 1/2 blocks from Brentwood Skytrain Station - map)
Join master canner Alice Macpherson to learn how to can your own fruit. This is a hands-on workshop, and you will get to take home a jar of what you have canned!
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Note: Parking is limited at this location. Please consider biking or taking transit.
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Winter Container Food Gardening - Getting a Head Start
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Join Athenaise Guertin to get a head start and learn how to grow food in winter! No gardening experience necessary.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Introduction to Canning
Wednesday, September 3
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Burnaby Community Services Kitchen (2055 Rosser Avenue / 1 1/2 blocks from Brentwood Skytrain Station - map)
Join master canner Alice Macpherson to learn how to can your own fruit. This is a hands-on workshop, and you will get to take home a jar of what you have canned!
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Note: Parking is limited at this location. Please consider biking or taking transit.
Enjoy Burnaby Food First workshops? Want to get involved as a volunteer?
Check out all the great ways you can get involved. All are welcome, and we'd love to have you on board! For more information, send us an email.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Review: Container Food Gardening Workshop
Better later than never -- thank you all for coming out to our container food gardening workshop back in May! It's been a busy summer for Burnaby Food First, and we love it when you come visit us!
Nova Hopkins and Leanne Zmud returned to share their gardening know-how on growing vegetables in containers.
Participants took home a starter pot of plants.
Missed this workshop? Check our blog or subscribe to our email listserve for announcements on our upcoming workshops. Make sure to register early for workshops, as spots go quickly!
Waiting with bated breath for our next workshop? Come visit Burnaby Food First this month at the Edmonds Street Fair (June 20) or the Burnaby Farmers' Market (June 26)!
Nova Hopkins and Leanne Zmud returned to share their gardening know-how on growing vegetables in containers.
.jpg) | ||
| Leanne and Nova (left to right) playing with kale. Credit: Magnolia Lim |
Participants took home a starter pot of plants.
.jpg) |
| Credit: Magnolia Lim |
Missed this workshop? Check our blog or subscribe to our email listserve for announcements on our upcoming workshops. Make sure to register early for workshops, as spots go quickly!
.jpg) |
| Credit: Magnolia Lim |
Waiting with bated breath for our next workshop? Come visit Burnaby Food First this month at the Edmonds Street Fair (June 20) or the Burnaby Farmers' Market (June 26)!
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Container Food Gardening Workshop
Burnaby Food First is pleased to present another FREE workshop in partnership with Edmonds Community School and funded by Vancity.
Container Food Gardening
Tuesday, May 6
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Edmonds Community School (7651 18th Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Get ready to grow! Learn to grow vegetables in pots. Great for apartments and small spaces, and you get to take home a starter pot!
Join certified permaculture designers and enthusiastic gardeners Nova Hopkins and Leanne Zmud.
Everyone is welcome. Free but space is limited!
*REGISTRATION CLOSED*
This workshop is now full. Stay tuned for new workshop announcements!
Container Food Gardening
Tuesday, May 6
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Edmonds Community School (7651 18th Avenue / Burnaby - map)
Get ready to grow! Learn to grow vegetables in pots. Great for apartments and small spaces, and you get to take home a starter pot!
Join certified permaculture designers and enthusiastic gardeners Nova Hopkins and Leanne Zmud.
Everyone is welcome. Free but space is limited!
*REGISTRATION CLOSED*
This workshop is now full. Stay tuned for new workshop announcements!
Friday, March 21, 2014
Container Food Gardening Workshop
Burnaby Food First is pleased to
present another FREE workshop in partnership with the Burnaby Public Library and funded by Vancity.
Container Food
Gardening
Thursday, April 17
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Get ready to grow! Learn to grow vegetables in pots. Great for apartments and small spaces, and you get to take home a starter pot!
Led by Barbara Coward and Sharon Hanna, author of The Book of Kale and Kale and Friends.
Everyone is welcome. Free but space is limited!
*REGISTRATION CLOSED*
This workshop is now full. Stay tuned for new workshop announcements!
Container Food
GardeningThursday, April 17
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Get ready to grow! Learn to grow vegetables in pots. Great for apartments and small spaces, and you get to take home a starter pot!
Led by Barbara Coward and Sharon Hanna, author of The Book of Kale and Kale and Friends.
Everyone is welcome. Free but space is limited!
*REGISTRATION CLOSED*
This workshop is now full. Stay tuned for new workshop announcements!
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Review: Winter Gardening Workshop
Thanks for coming out to the gardening workshop last month!
As usual, we learned a lot -- and got to take home our own pots planted with seeds from a variety of tasty mesclun greens. It turns out that with just an old container, some bamboo, and a clear garbage bag, you can grow (and even prolong the growing season) food with just a little patch of space!
If you couldn't make it out to our gardening workshop, no worries! Stay tuned to our blog for new workshop announcements.
In the meantime, head over to our past Workshops page to get an idea of the topics we cover (or to give us a shout if there's one you really, really want to see again) or check out our Recipes page for some of the tasty food we've made.
If you're looking for a project, check this out to learn what you can grow from -- gasp! -- kitchen scraps!
.JPG) |
| Credit: Christina Mak |
As usual, we learned a lot -- and got to take home our own pots planted with seeds from a variety of tasty mesclun greens. It turns out that with just an old container, some bamboo, and a clear garbage bag, you can grow (and even prolong the growing season) food with just a little patch of space!
.JPG) |
| It doesn't look like much now, but just wait! Credit: Sofi Martinez |
If you couldn't make it out to our gardening workshop, no worries! Stay tuned to our blog for new workshop announcements.
.JPG) |
| Credit: Christina Mak |
In the meantime, head over to our past Workshops page to get an idea of the topics we cover (or to give us a shout if there's one you really, really want to see again) or check out our Recipes page for some of the tasty food we've made.
If you're looking for a project, check this out to learn what you can grow from -- gasp! -- kitchen scraps!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Review: End of Summer Workshops
We marked the end of our spring and summer workshop schedule earlier this week with our second run of our Drying and Storing Foods workshop with Andrea Potter (Rooted Nutrition). Closing out our schedule of September workshops is our ever-popular (and very full) Container Gardening Workshop.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped to make our workshops amazing!
Want to know what the fuss is all about? Check out some of these pictures from our last four workshops!
After all, we eat with our eyes, right?
And if you want to do more than ogle food, stay tuned to our Recipes page as the recipes from our cooking workshops from spring and summer are posted.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped to make our workshops amazing!
Want to know what the fuss is all about? Check out some of these pictures from our last four workshops!
After all, we eat with our eyes, right?
And if you want to do more than ogle food, stay tuned to our Recipes page as the recipes from our cooking workshops from spring and summer are posted.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Winter Container Gardening Workshop
Burnaby Food First is pleased to present our first long-awaited fall community workshop!
Winter Container Food Gardening
Tuesday, September 24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
In this winter container food gardening for beginners workshop, participants will learn how to grow food such as lettuces, kale, and mustards in a container using seeds and low-cost supplies.
We will focus on important winter food gardening tips that make it possible to enjoy fresh, healthy food from your container garden throughout the winter season.
Participants will plant and take home their own winter food garden container! All supplies will be provided.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Nova is a visual storyteller who helps good people do cool things. As a BC artist, graphic designer, and permaculturalist, she believes in helping others by inspiring neighbours and communities to come together through the connection of nature, place-making, and food. Nova is a member of the Burnaby Food First Gardening Committee and the Fraser Valley Permaculture Guild; she also works with a local organic farmer and can be found at farmers' markets selling local veggies.
Leanne Zmud is a certified Permaculture Designer and enthusiastic gardener who is passionate about promoting food security. Her interest in sustainable food systems and community engagement was sparked as she focused on urban planning while completing her geography degree at Simon Fraser University. She works with Burnaby Food First to promote food security, participates in community gardens in addition to her home gardening endeavours, and can be found working at the various farmers' markets. Leanne believes “Plant happiness; Spaces into places”.
Winter Container Food Gardening
Tuesday, September 24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
In this winter container food gardening for beginners workshop, participants will learn how to grow food such as lettuces, kale, and mustards in a container using seeds and low-cost supplies.
We will focus on important winter food gardening tips that make it possible to enjoy fresh, healthy food from your container garden throughout the winter season.
Participants will plant and take home their own winter food garden container! All supplies will be provided.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Nova is a visual storyteller who helps good people do cool things. As a BC artist, graphic designer, and permaculturalist, she believes in helping others by inspiring neighbours and communities to come together through the connection of nature, place-making, and food. Nova is a member of the Burnaby Food First Gardening Committee and the Fraser Valley Permaculture Guild; she also works with a local organic farmer and can be found at farmers' markets selling local veggies.
Leanne Zmud is a certified Permaculture Designer and enthusiastic gardener who is passionate about promoting food security. Her interest in sustainable food systems and community engagement was sparked as she focused on urban planning while completing her geography degree at Simon Fraser University. She works with Burnaby Food First to promote food security, participates in community gardens in addition to her home gardening endeavours, and can be found working at the various farmers' markets. Leanne believes “Plant happiness; Spaces into places”.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Review: Food Gardening Fair
Thank you for coming out to the Food Gardening Fair earlier this month!
We also want to thank VanCity, Silver Hills Bakery, West Coast Seeds, and Yard Works for donating the supplies necessary to make the Fair a success -- we couldn't have done this without you!
Couldn't make it out? Check out our Upcoming Workshops schedule for May and June, and as usual, stay tuned for announcements on workshops through the summer and early fall!
We also want to thank VanCity, Silver Hills Bakery, West Coast Seeds, and Yard Works for donating the supplies necessary to make the Fair a success -- we couldn't have done this without you!
Couldn't make it out? Check out our Upcoming Workshops schedule for May and June, and as usual, stay tuned for announcements on workshops through the summer and early fall!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Reminder: Food Gardening Fair This Saturday!
Food Gardening Fair
Saturday, May 4
Offered as part of BC Youth Week (May 1 - 7)
The Fair includes lots of fun, free, family friendly activities, including:
All Day | Kids Crafts (making seed pods) and Visioning for Byrne Creek Community School Garden
10:15 am | Welcome by musician Julia Spitale (www.myspace.com/jspitale)
10:15 am—12:30 pm | Creative Container Food Gardening Workshop
11:00 am—12:00 pm | Making Homes for Mason Bees Workshop
12:00 noon—1:30 pm | Free BBQ (Limited Quantities Available)
It is going to be a fabulous day! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Promotional materials: Burnaby Food First Food Gardening Fair
Saturday, May 4
10:00am - 2:00 pm
Byrne Creek Community School, Community Room (7777 18th Street / Burnaby - map) / near Edmonds Skytrain Station)
Offered as part of BC Youth Week (May 1 - 7)
 |
| Credit: Magnolia Lim |
The Fair includes lots of fun, free, family friendly activities, including:
All Day | Kids Crafts (making seed pods) and Visioning for Byrne Creek Community School Garden
10:15 am | Welcome by musician Julia Spitale (www.myspace.com/jspitale)
10:15 am—12:30 pm | Creative Container Food Gardening Workshop
Free, but pre-registration is required. Hands-On Workshop. **REGISTRATION CLOSED**
11:00 am—12:00 pm | Making Homes for Mason Bees Workshop
Free, no registration required. Just drop by! Demonstration Style Workshop.
12:00 noon—1:30 pm | Free BBQ (Limited Quantities Available)
Thanks to Byrne Creek Sustainability Club and Byrne Creek Student Government
It is going to be a fabulous day! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Promotional materials: Burnaby Food First Food Gardening Fair
Saturday, April 27, 2013
What's Happening in May
The weather is getting warmer and flowers are in bloom -- it's time to get outside and enjoy all the cool events going on around the city! Whether you're looking to try your hand at gardening or want to get the first look at the farmers' market harvests, there's plenty going on this month.
Artisan Farmers' Markets
Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday
Burnaby Market
Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (13th and 14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 5, 2013 to October 27, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday
Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!
The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.
In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.
For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Aquaponics: Sustainable Fish from Your Own Backyard
Location: To be disclosed
Date: May 4, 2013, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: $8.25
Join Shaun Mavronicola for a practical workshop on how to produce organic vegetables and fresh fish in just one sustainable, closed-loop system all in your backyard.
Note that this is an outdoor workshop, so be sure to dress for the weather, rain or shine!
Space is limited, and registration is required.
For more information or to register, visit the workshop page: http://www.northshorerecycling.ca/
The Book of Kale
Location: Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Date: May 5, 2013, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE (Registration required)
Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense greens out there -- but many people may not know that they should be eating it or just don't know how delicious it can be.
Author Sharon Hanna (The Book of Kale) will be at the Library to discuss her best-selling cookbook, a garden-to-kitchen guide that gives readers all they need to know to grow and cook this amazing, versatile veggie.
Books will also be available for purchase at the event for $25.00.
Registration is required, and space is limited. For more information or to register, visit the event website: http://www.bpl.bc.ca/events/the-book-of-kale
Need inspiration? Check out this recipe for easy Kale Chips.
Vancouver Farmers' Markets
Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 11, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Kitsilano Market
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre, Parking Lot (2690 Larch Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 12, 2013 to October 20, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday
Vendors include farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! The markets this year will also feature a great list of events and activities, as well as the upcoming Fun With Food stations, getting people of all ages involved in food literacy education. Click here for more information on events at the markets.
In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.
For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/
18th Annual Stone Soup Festival
Location: Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier Street / Vancouver - map)
Date: May 11, 2013, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
The Festival is a celebration of food, art, environment, and community, including a food market, local artists, community groups, talks and workshops, live music, and a host of other activities. Join others and celebrate the diversity of food in the neighbourhood and the importance of food and the environment to the culture of the community.
For details on the Festival, visit http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/events/
Patio Veggies
Location: John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 West 1st Street / North Vancouver - map)
Date: May 14, 2013, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $8.25
Limited space but want to grow your own food? Join Heather Johnstone to learn all about container gardening.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
For more information or to register, visit the workshop page: http://www.northshorerecycling.ca/
Food and Diabetes
Location: Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier Street / Vancouver - map)
Date: May 30, 2013, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $15
While genetic factors play a role in susceptibility to diabetes, environmental factors are often required to bring upon its onset.
Come learn how to prevent and cope with diabetes naturally through food and lifestyle choices, and walk away with the knowledge and tools to identify healthy food options and avoid poor food choices. Get recipe ideas, meal plans, information on helpful herbs and supplements, and tips on addressing related lifestyle factors.
For more information on this and other workshops and events by Grandview-Woodlands Food Connection, or to register, visit their Workshops page: http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/workshops/
Artisan Farmers' Markets
Lonsdale Quay
Location: Lonsdale Quay, East Plaza (123 Carrie Cates Court / North Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Saturday
Burnaby Market
Location: Burnaby City Hall, North Parking Lot (4949 Canada Way / Burnaby - map)
Dates: May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Ambleside Market
Location: West Vancouver Police Station, Parking Lot (13th and 14th Street and Bellevue Avenue / West Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 5, 2013 to October 27, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm each Sunday
Find a great selection of conventional and organic foods, from fresh produce to prepared food and handmade products. There's everything from jam, honey, and salsa to berries and greens!
The markets also host a book exchange, reading area, and activities table and live music.
In an effort to reduce plastic use, please bring your own plastic or reusable shopping bags.
For more information on these markets, including monthly market events, visit the Artisan Farmers' Markets website: http://www.artisanmarkets.ca/
Aquaponics: Sustainable Fish from Your Own Backyard
Location: To be disclosed
Date: May 4, 2013, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: $8.25
Join Shaun Mavronicola for a practical workshop on how to produce organic vegetables and fresh fish in just one sustainable, closed-loop system all in your backyard.
Note that this is an outdoor workshop, so be sure to dress for the weather, rain or shine!
Space is limited, and registration is required.
For more information or to register, visit the workshop page: http://www.northshorerecycling.ca/
The Book of Kale
Location: Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway / Burnaby - map)
Date: May 5, 2013, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: FREE (Registration required)
Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense greens out there -- but many people may not know that they should be eating it or just don't know how delicious it can be.
Author Sharon Hanna (The Book of Kale) will be at the Library to discuss her best-selling cookbook, a garden-to-kitchen guide that gives readers all they need to know to grow and cook this amazing, versatile veggie.
Books will also be available for purchase at the event for $25.00.
Registration is required, and space is limited. For more information or to register, visit the event website: http://www.bpl.bc.ca/events/the-book-of-kale
Need inspiration? Check out this recipe for easy Kale Chips.
Vancouver Farmers' Markets
Trout Lake Market
Location: John Hendry Park, North Parking Lot (East 13th Avenue @ Lakewood and Templeton / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 11, 2013 to October 19, 2013
Hours: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm each Saturday
Kitsilano Market
Location: Kitsilano Community Centre, Parking Lot (2690 Larch Street / Vancouver - map)
Dates: May 12, 2013 to October 20, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm each Sunday
Vendors include farmers, fishers, artisans, food preparers, and more! The markets this year will also feature a great list of events and activities, as well as the upcoming Fun With Food stations, getting people of all ages involved in food literacy education. Click here for more information on events at the markets.
In an effort to reduce plastic use at the market, please bring your own shopping bags.
For more information on the market, including transportation and parking at the site, please visit their website: http://www.eatlocal.org/
 |
| Source: Grandview-Woodlands Food Connection |
18th Annual Stone Soup Festival
Location: Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier Street / Vancouver - map)
Date: May 11, 2013, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
The Festival is a celebration of food, art, environment, and community, including a food market, local artists, community groups, talks and workshops, live music, and a host of other activities. Join others and celebrate the diversity of food in the neighbourhood and the importance of food and the environment to the culture of the community.
For details on the Festival, visit http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/events/
Patio Veggies
Location: John Braithwaite Community Centre (145 West 1st Street / North Vancouver - map)
Date: May 14, 2013, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $8.25
Limited space but want to grow your own food? Join Heather Johnstone to learn all about container gardening.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
For more information or to register, visit the workshop page: http://www.northshorerecycling.ca/
Food and Diabetes
Location: Britannia Community Centre (1661 Napier Street / Vancouver - map)
Date: May 30, 2013, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $15
While genetic factors play a role in susceptibility to diabetes, environmental factors are often required to bring upon its onset.
Come learn how to prevent and cope with diabetes naturally through food and lifestyle choices, and walk away with the knowledge and tools to identify healthy food options and avoid poor food choices. Get recipe ideas, meal plans, information on helpful herbs and supplements, and tips on addressing related lifestyle factors.
For more information on this and other workshops and events by Grandview-Woodlands Food Connection, or to register, visit their Workshops page: http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/workshops/
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Food Gardening Fair
Burnaby Food First is pleased to
present another FREE Community Event!
Food Gardening Fair
Saturday, May 4
10:00am - 2:00 pm
Byrne Creek Community School, Community Room (7777 18th Street / Burnaby - map)
/ near Edmonds Skytrain Station)
Offered as part of BC Youth Week (May 1 - 7)
|
| Credit: Magnolia Lim |
The Fair includes lots of fun, free, family friendly activities, including:
All Day | Kids Crafts (making seed pods) and Visioning for Byrne Creek Community School Garden
10:15 am | Welcome by musician Julia Spitale (www.myspace.com/jspitale)
10:15 am—12:30 pm | Creative Container Food Gardening Workshop
Free, but
pre-registration is required. Hands-On Workshop.
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**
Come and create your own edible garden containers out of recycled materials with permaculturalists, Nova and Leanne.
Ever wonder how to grow your own food in small spaces at home? Or do you have a hot sunny patio or dark shady basement suite and don’t know what to grow there? Leanne and Nova will show you that you can have fun gardening in all sorts of areas and containers at a very low cost. Learn how to plant your own starters and seeds in creative containers for your own unique growing space. Learn about companion planting and ways to minimize water usage.
All participants will be provided with a container to plant at the workshop and take home. We will provide seeds and starters, soil, and loaner tools for you to use.
Note: In addition to the container we provide you, feel free to bring your own small container that you can plant and take home. Some ideas: mason jars, flower vases, wooden kitchen bowls or a recycled plant pot. See you there!
Workshop Leaders:
Nova is a visual
storyteller who helps good people do cool things. As a BC artist, graphic designer and permaculturalist, she believes in helping
others by inspiring neighbours and communities to come together through the
connection of nature, place-making and food. Nova
is a member of the Burnaby Food
First Gardening Committee and the Fraser Valley Permaculture Guild; she also
works with a local organic farmer and can be found at farmers markets selling
local veggies.
Leanne Zmud is a certified Permaculture Designer and enthusiastic gardener, who is passionate about promoting food security. Her interest in sustainable food systems and community engagement was sparked, as she focused on urban planning while completing her geography degree at Simon Fraser University. She works with Burnaby Food First to promote food security, participates in community gardens in addition to her home gardening endeavours and can be found working at the various farmers’ markets. Leanne believes “Plant happiness; Spaces into places”.
Leanne Zmud is a certified Permaculture Designer and enthusiastic gardener, who is passionate about promoting food security. Her interest in sustainable food systems and community engagement was sparked, as she focused on urban planning while completing her geography degree at Simon Fraser University. She works with Burnaby Food First to promote food security, participates in community gardens in addition to her home gardening endeavours and can be found working at the various farmers’ markets. Leanne believes “Plant happiness; Spaces into places”.
11:00 am—12:00 pm |
Making Homes for Mason Bees Workshop
Free, no registration
required. Just drop by! Demonstration Style Workshop.
Learn all about the most efficient pollinator in the Lower Mainland, the blue orchard mason bee. Build simple homes to attract these solitary, non-aggressive insects to take up residence in your garden. Talk about some issues effecting bee populations in the Pacific Northwest and learn how you can help one of the most efficient pollinators in BC. Buzz on by!
Workshop Leader:
Erin Udal coordinates the 'Planning for Pollinators' program at the Environmental Youth Alliance. With her background in conservation biology, Erin’s passion and curiosity for exploring the natural world has lead her to the fascinating world of bees. Erin is making our backyards and parks places we can support and learn about bees and pollination.
12:00 noon—1:30 pm | Free BBQ (Limited Quantities Available)
Thanks to Byrne Creek
Sustainability Club and Byrne Creek Student Government
For more information on the Creative Container Gardening Workshop, click here.
Promotional materials: Burnaby Food First Food Gardening Fair
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)