Oh, The Province, you so funny.
(Tuesday’s editorial cartoon)
Archive for February, 2009
Ha!
Posted in News Items, tagged politics on February 26, 2009 | Comments Off
Snowfall warning continued!: Walkabout, Feb. 25th
Posted in Walkabouts, tagged chickens, greenhouse, kids, rain on February 25, 2009 | Comments Off
Thanks, Environment Canada, “Snowfall warning continued” is just what I wanted to hear on a dreary Wednesday. So the forecast has been cast, fine, but I am fairly certain that if I ignore the warning it will never materialize.
Just in case we get a few feet in the next few hours I ran outside and [...]
Sustainability survey for UBC students
Posted in Save the Farm, tagged UBC on February 23, 2009 | Comments Off
If you are a UBC student, filling out this survey and highlighting the importance of the UBC Farm to sustainability education on campus will be a key way to show that the Farm is an important part of UBC’s sustainability education. This survey will inform the President’s Academic Sustainability Plan, so it is important to [...]
Springtime = more public access
Posted in UBC Farm Updates, tagged announcements on February 19, 2009 | Comments Off
Things are starting to speed up around here as we gear up for the 2009 season. From February 16 – March 31, the Farm will be open to the public from 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday. Staff assistance may be limited, though, so please be understanding.
Remember, the Farm is closed to the public on weekends, and [...]
Wednesday Walkabout – Feb. 18
Posted in Walkabouts, tagged bees, chickens, flowers, spring, Volunteers, winter on February 19, 2009 | Comments Off
All of these photos were taken on the gorgeous, sunny afternoon we had yesterday. Workers on the farm strolled around in tank tops and t-shirts, reveling in what we could call the lack of bone-chilling cold. We’re also in the midst of Reading Week at UBC, the 5 day break whose name is a bit [...]
Plant-related happenings…
Posted in Events, tagged UBC Botanical Gardens, workshop on February 17, 2009 | Comments Off
The UBC Botanical Garden has some good looking events coming up this month, including a day-course on “friendly” gardening, and talks about the Garry Oak ecosystem and killer fungi! While those all sound fascinating, my dollars would probably go to the backpack weaving course.
Details below…
Intern with Stellar Seeds in 2009
Posted in News Items, tagged apprenticeship program, job posting, sorrento on February 16, 2009 | Comments Off
Colleen and Patrick, the wonderful folks behind Stellar Seeds, are looking for an intern for this growing season. This is quite the opportunity if you’re interested in farming, or have an interest in seed production. Stellar shares their beautiful Sorrento property with none other than Crannog Ales, makers of the best darn stout in all [...]
With the sun out and the planting season in sight, workshops are popping up everywhere. Lori Weidenhammer sends word about upcoming programming at the Means of Production Garden (E 6th Ave & St. Catherines St.)…
MOPARRC WORKSHOPS – Everyone Welcome, FREE
Bean Poles and Beyond: Sat. Feb. 14, 10am-12pm Location: Means of Production Community Garden, North China Creek [...]
Free pruning and grafting workshops
Posted in Events, tagged EYA, workshop on February 5, 2009 | Comments Off
Hartley at the Environmental Youth Alliance is teaching two workshops on pruning and grafting this month. Pre-registration is required, which you can do by emailing him at hartley@eya.ca.
PRUNING- Saturday, February 7th, 9:30-11:30 a.m
The first cut is the kindest…a look at the art and science of pruning. Participants will have an hour of theory and will [...]
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