I started Gone to Seed in March of 2021, my husband Mark and I built the library and stocked it by breaking up my own seed stash into smaller portions. I decided to start the library at a time that...
Continue ReadingOur mission is to create a hunger free community on South Whidbey Island. Good Cheer Food Bank Garden is located on Whidbey Island, WA. We are a choice-based food bank, operating on a grocery-store model to increase access to nutrient...
Continue ReadingGrowing food in Canada has its rewards and challenges. The routine usually involves planting early in spring for cool season crops while preparing for summer. Then comes fall cleanup to prepare again for the spring season. The rewards are that...
Continue ReadingHello! My name is Christopher and I have beenΒ running the Rutland Elementary School Community GardenΒ program for 9 years. Last year, 190 children planted and harvested their own vegetables and in the process learned a little. I'd love to see more...
Continue ReadingWe are a non-profit, community-supported work program for adults with intellectual disabilities. L'Arche Tahoma Hope itself began over 46 years ago. We provide meaningful work in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We have 16 core members who are the...
Continue ReadingI am an impact entrepreneur and a biologist. I truly believe in an inclusive society and in the empowerment of people as a key component to a healthy society and environment. I am the founder of Ciclomanias, a grassroots organization...
Continue ReadingWe started in Oct 2023, from a Neighbourhood Small Grant. We offer free seeds that can be planted in that specific month to our Fraserview community of over 200 people. We also made a website that has more information about...
Continue ReadingOver the last 10 years at the hospital, I have worked with many different populations within the hospital. One of the main populations I work with is the Day Patient Mental Health and Inpatient Mental Health. We get together once...
Continue ReadingUrban spaces displace local wildlife species but you can use your garden to help compensate for lost habitat. By mimicking natural elements, you can roll out the welcome mat for creatures big and small who are looking for refuge.Β FoodΒ ...
Continue ReadingFor 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 is "dry, fall leaves." All you...
Continue ReadingFrom a window-box of herbs to a homestead, growing your own food is an education, a series of trial and error, and a meditation on connecting with nature in a meaningful and personal way. Itβs about observation, patience, and resourcefulness...
Continue ReadingGardening in light fluffy βsoilβ 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 soilless medium because of its absence...
Continue ReadingOur market garden is planted beside the Trans Canada Highway next to a bustling intersection. As we go about our work transplanting cabbages, harvesting carrots and hilling potatoes weβre surrounded by the constant drone of cars, the honking of horns...
Continue ReadingWho wouldβve imagined that photographing boulevard gardens would lead to so many interesting surprises and fulfilling community-building experiences?Β But what is a boulevard garden? The boulevard is the strip of land between a road and a sidewalk. The standard boulevard...
Continue ReadingNon-profitβs research could bring fresh produce to underserved Canadians. Jennica Taylor didnβt want to go outside. She knew her breath would fog as temperatures approached minus-40Β°C. She knew the sun would dissolve into the darkness before supper. And with Christmas...
Continue ReadingGardening 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 the natural world works.Β Β Start small...
Continue ReadingNothing brings me joy like being surrounded by plants. In the summer, I love to bring people into the green cocoon that is my patio garden under the wisteria arbour and host small (given my Vancouver patio is only eight...
Continue ReadingWe started as a Forest and nature school dedicated to making outdoor experiences accessible for all individuals. Food security is one of the βpillarsβ of our program, which is directly linked to a food forest with more than 50 species...
Continue ReadingKhalsa Aid was founded in 1999 by Ravi Singh to provide humanitarian aid to those experiencing natural or man-made disaster. Khalsa Aid now has many chapters around the world including the Vancouver chapter, which provides aid to the Lower Mainland,...
Continue ReadingFounded in 2002 by seven residents of Suspa-Kshemawati VDC, FSS is a community-based Indigenous-led organization registered with the Dolakha district Social Welfare Council office in eastern Nepal. With its base in Fashelung (Phaselung) village, the organization works across several VDCs...
Continue ReadingThe mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning. Our To-Go & Grow Free Seed Library was inspired by my...
Continue ReadingThis past month, I had the pleasure to visit five garden sites in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.Β While each site was different, each has the same goals:Β growing produce, education, and sharing with community. They were all...
Continue ReadingWe here at the gardenologie are pleased to announce that we have partnered with West Coast Seeds to support Canadian rowing athlete and Olympic gold medalist Andrea Proske on her gardening journey. We wanted to share her story in her...
Continue ReadingMy name is a Akos and I run the re.Planted Farm & Floral Studio in Deep River, ON. Weβre a regenerative urban farm that strives to design with only the flowers weβve grown ourselves. We are strong proponents of the...
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