Join Matthew Vasilev and Katie Selbee at the Twin Island Cider orchard for a demonstration of how to prune both young and old fruit trees, as well as graft new apple trees. Pruning tools and theory will be discussed, followed by a hands-on demonstration in which you will be walked, step-by-step, through the process of restoring a neglected […]
Read More Fruit Tree PRUNING & GRAFTING Class (February, 2018)The farmers of the Southern Gulf Islands of Pender, Galiano, Mayne and Saturna work incredibly hard to grow food for our area. In fact, their bounty usually flies out of the local Farmers Markets at high speed, and the biggest challenge seems to be to find ways to grow more food to meet local demand. […]
Read More AQUAPONIC Growing for the Islands? (Vegetables together with Fish)A summer workshop is coming up… The Amazing Living Soil: Respecting the Inhabitants of Your Soil …with Mark Benson Saturday, June 17, 2017 (10:00 am to Noon) Pender Island Community Hall Email info@heartwoodfolkschool.ca for details. Mark Benson will speak and also invite discussion, about a multitude of fascinating and innovative soil management strategies from around […]
Read More The Amazing Living SOIL (Workshop/Discussion)