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January Vegetable Planning

January and its time to start planning for the growing season. By assessing your space and what you want to eat this year, a good plan can alleviate “gardening anxiety” and can help map out the tasks necessary to get what you want.Soon it will be time to sow some vegetables seeds indoors so that when we pass the frost free period seedlings can be transplanted into the garden. On the west coast, the frost free time is usually the end of March, but every year can be slightly different. Planning…See More

Jan 21, 2013

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In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?: Ladner

Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, placemaking, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...: Food related

There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!): I offer 10 years of organic farming experience to help you get the best and tastiest vegetables.

My experience: Spent seven years farming an organic 2 acre garden and orchard in the West Kootenay’s, British Columbia.  Currently, I am into the third season farming a certified organic mixed vegetable farm Delta, British Columbia (Earthwise Farm)

I also have in depth knowledge of seed and vegetable varieties from experience working with West Coast Seeds

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January Vegetable Planning

Posted on January 21, 2013 at 12:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Soon it will be time to sow some vegetables seeds indoors so that when we pass the frost free period seedlings can be transplanted into the garden. On the west coast, the frost free time is usually the end of March, but every year can be slightly different.…

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