In this Marpole Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network workshop with Rhiannon Johnson, you'll learn how to build your soil for a healthy, vibrant veggie garden! Bring a 1-litre CLEAR container with a lid at least half full of YOUR garden soil for some simple tests to learn specifically about your garden's soil and how to improve it with natural fertilizers, soil amendments and gardening techniques for a more vibrant and resilient garden. You'll also learn about composting tailored to your space and how it can supplement your garden's health.We'll have MONFN's seed library present - pick up some free seeds for your garden or swap or donate some seeds.
Cost: $5. (50% discount available with Leisure Access Card.) Register: #140826 Marpole Oakridge CC 604.257.8180 or in person or at Vancouver Recreation (https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/healthy-soil-for-a-great-garden/136851). Advance Registration suggested.
This workshop is part of Village Vancouver's Building Community Food Security and Resilience Project.This project is made possible by the BC Ministry of Agriculture's Grow Local program. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Agriculture.
Marpole-Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network and Village Vancouver are members of Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (www.vancouverfoodnetworks.com) -- check it out!
*Healthy Soil for a Great Garden! ($5 workshop)
Organized By: Marpole Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network
In this Marpole Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network workshop with Rhiannon Johnson, you'll learn how to build your soil for a healthy, vibrant veggie garden! Bring a 1-litre CLEAR container with a lid at least half full of YOUR garden soil for some simple tests to learn specifically about your garden's soil and how to improve it with natural fertilizers, soil amendments and gardening techniques for a more vibrant and resilient garden. You'll also learn about composting tailored to your space and how it can supplement your garden's health.We'll have MONFN's seed library present - pick up some free seeds for your garden or swap or donate some seeds.
Cost: $5. (50% discount available with Leisure Access Card.)
Register: #140826 Marpole Oakridge CC 604.257.8180 or in person or at Vancouver Recreation (https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/healthy-soil-for-a-great-garden/136851). Advance Registration suggested.
This workshop is part of Village Vancouver's Building Community Food Security and Resilience Project. This project is made possible by the BC Ministry of Agriculture's Grow Local program. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Agriculture.
Marpole-Oakridge Neighbourhood Food Network and Village Vancouver are members of Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (www.vancouverfoodnetworks.com) -- check it out!
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Time: February 13, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, Lower Lounge
Street: 990 W 59th Ave
City/Town: Vancouver
Website or Map: http://www.marpoleoakridge.org
Phone: Register #140826: Marpole Oakridge CC 604.257.8180 or in person or at Vancouver Recreation link below. Advance registration suggested.
Event Neighbourhood and Type: marpole-oakridge, workshop, soil, gardening, soil testing, seeds, composting, marpole-oakridge neighbourhood food network