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)On Saturday, April 15 (11:00 am to 2:00 pm), Master Herbalist Don Ollsin taught a workshop about important herbs that people can grow and gather (see poster below). It was a beautiful sunny day for learning how to use domesticated and wild herbs to enhance our health. Below is more info about Don – see you […]
Read More HERB GROWING with Master Herbalist Workshop