Yay! The first piece of sod has been removed! ...only 250m2 left to go.
A million thanks go out to all the wonderful volunteers who came out this weekend to move gravel (mistakenly delivered to the incorrect address! Oh dear), cut and remove sod, saw wood, and build raised garden bed frames. Thanks also to the many positive and supportive neighbours who jumped in to help with the build, as well as those who brought us snacks and cold drinks.
Dates for the next building phase will be announced soon; the City has kindly offered to level the soon-to-be wheelchair accessible area and we'll be able to continue building once leveling is complete. To get involved with the build, or to inquire about available plots, please contact Jason.
More photos of this weekend's build will be posted shortly, as well as photos of our recent field trip to Avalon Dairy, exploring indigenous food traditions in Semiahmoo, and the canning workshop series.
Here's the schedule for this summer's canning and cooking workshop series. Space is limited and demand is high; please register by contacting Stephanie. We are now accepting donations of clean, gently-used mason jars. Mason jars are produced by companies such as Bernardin, Ball, and Kerr. They are also used by some commercial pasta and jam producers (all mason jars are marked directly on the jar). For your safety, please note that not all glass jars can be reused for safe home canning.
Wednesday July 14, 1-4pm - canned tomatoes and peach salsa
Wednesday July 21, 1-4pm - seasonal fruit jam
Wednesday July 28, 5-8pm - community kitchen dinner
Wednesday August 11, 1-4pm - pickled cucumbers and beans
Wednesday August 18, 1-4pm - blackberry jam
Wednesday August 25, 5-8pm - community kitchen dinner
Wednesday September 1, 1-4pm - chicken or vegetable soup
Wednesday September 15, 1-4pm - pasta sauce
Wednesday September 29, 5-8pm - community kitchen dinner
Students from Windermere and Van Tech building garden beds.
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