March 4, 2023
This new factsheet will walk you through: How to build the best soil; what time and money you’ll need; easy & productive plants to grow; and how to care for your plants throughout the growing season.
All factsheets are free on our website and onsite thanks to funding provided by the CRD.
Click here to read the factsheet
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Fact Sheet, Food Security, Organic GardeningOctober 27, 2021
In 2021 the Food Security Connections Video came together as a collaborative project of the Food Literacy Working Group of the Good Food Network and the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CRFAIR). This project was funded by an Island Health, Community Wellness Grant and supported by the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable (CRFAIR).
The video is meant to spur dialogues and discussions around food insecurity, hear stories from people in our community and from individuals and organizations that are working to alleviate food insecurity through food justice efforts.
Video Production UATE Storied Learning | www.uatestories.com/
Locations in Video The Compost Education Centre www.compost.bc.ca
Victoria Native Friendship Centre www.vnfc.ca/
Saanich Neighbourhood Place www.saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/
Food Rescue Project of the Food Share Network(Capital Region) www.foodsharenetwork.com/-
To learn more about the Food Security Connections Video and it’s complimentary education package please visit www.crfair.ca
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Featured, Food Security, NewsLeave a Comment on Food Security Connections FilmAugust 6, 2020
August Organic Plant Sale
Saturday, August 8, 10am-1pm
Vendor plant list (some vendors missing):
Compost Education Centre
Brussel Sprouts (Igor)
Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Lennox Cabbage
Galleon Cauliflower
Fordhook Chard
Rainbow Chard
Danish Ballhead Cabbage
Siberian Kale
Rainbow Kale
Lacinato Kale
Red Russian Kale
Kale mix
Collards
Arugula
Red Romaine
Mixed Mustards
Metchosin Farms
-lettuce
-chard
-kale
-salad mix
-collard
-purple sprouting broccoli
-broccoli
-corn salad
-cilantro
-Springbank clover (traditionally-cultivated native food plant – what Clover Point in Victoria is named after)
-white guava
-dragon fruit cactus
-passion fruit vine
Haliburton Farms (Joyful Agriculture)
Black currant
Rosemary
Butterfly milkweed
Mallow
Lavender
Gooseberry
Chard, rainbow
Kale, assorted
Green onion
Snow pea
Rapini
Tatsoi
Lettuces
Cabbage
Fresh Produce:
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Assorted herbs
Kale
Chard
Garlic
Squashes
Flower bouquets
Saanich Organics
Beets, collards, rutabaga, kohlrabi, green onions, cabbage, napa cabbage, chard, lettuce, spinach, mei qing choi, arugula, purple top turnips, red russian kale, sprouting broccoli, tatsoi, corn salad (mache) and cilantro
July 10, 2020
For more information on vendors, location, COVID protocols, and winter garden plant starts click here!
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Events, Food Security, News, Organic Gardening
July 19, 2019
Missed the window in June and July to seed your winter vegetable garden? Not to worry, we’re hosting our 8th annual August Organic Plant sale so you can still have fresh greens and herbs throughout the winter!
The plant sale will be held Saturday, August 17th from 10am to 1pm on the street outside the CEC (1216 North Park Street). Gardeners can expect to find a wide selection of plants for fall and winter growing and harvest including kale, broccoli, cabbages, collards, arugula, cold hardy lettuces, herbs like cilantro and parsley, and many others. Local, organic farmers are:
Ravensong Seeds
Saanich Organics
The Compost Education Centre
Metchosin Farm
Cam Kidd with Perennials, and Mushroom Spawn
Haliburton Farm
and more!
No need to register for this event but feel free to call our office at 250 386 9676 or contact us via email at office at compost.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Events, Food Security, News, Organic GardeningMay 10, 2019
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is hosting our 16th annual all-organic spring plant sale! The event is on Saturday May 11th, 10am-2pm at the CEC demonstration site at 1216 North Park Street. The Spring Organic Plant Sale features local farmers offering a wide variety of organically grown vegetable, flower and herb seedlings to get you off to a successful start this growing season.
What you can look forward to:
• The largest selection of organically grown heirloom tomato varieties all in one place for easy shopping
• Organically grown vegetable starts from arugula to zucchini
• Native plants for your low maintenance garden
• Perennial edibles like berry bushes and other fruiting shrubs
• Medicinal herbs like English lavender, chamomile and yarrow
• Culinary herbs like Genovese basil, dill and chives
• Companion plants like marigolds, sweet cicely and comfrey
• Live music!
2019 VENDORS:
Saanich Organics
Metchosin Farm
Growceries
Mason Street City Farm
Ravensong
Organic Gardener’s Pantry
Haliburton Farm
Crooked Fir Farm & Nursery
Community Garden Growers
Cam Kidd
The Compost Education Centre
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Events, Food Security, News, Organic GardeningJuly 28, 2018
Saturday, August 18th, from 10am-1pm
Missed the window in June and July to seed your winter vegetable garden? Not to worry, we’re hosting our 7th annual August Organic Plant sale so you can still have fresh greens and herbs throughout the winter!
The plant sale will be held Saturday, August 18th from 10am to 1pm on the street outside the CEC (1216 North Park Street). Gardeners can expect to find a wide selection of plants for fall and winter growing and harvest including kale, broccoli, cabbages, collards, arugula, cold hardy lettuces, herbs like cilantro and parsley, and many others. Local, organic farmers are:
The Organic Gardener’s Pantry
Ravensong Seeds
Saanich Organics
The Compost Education Cetnre
Metchosin Farm
and more!
No need to register for this event but feel free to call our office at 250 386 9676 or contact us via email at office at compost.bc.ca if you have any questions.
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Events, Food Security, News, Organic GardeningMay 2, 2018
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is hosting our 16th annual all-organic spring plant sale! The event is on Saturday May 12th, 10am-2pm at the CEC demonstration site at 1216 North Park Street. The Spring Organic Plant Sale features local farmers offering a wide variety of organically grown vegetable, flower and herb seedlings to get you off to a successful start this growing season.
What you can look forward to:
• The largest selection of organically grown heirloom tomato varieties all in one place for easy shopping
• Organically grown vegetable starts from arugula to zucchini
• Native plants for your low maintenance garden
• Perennial edibles like berry bushes and other fruiting shrubs
• Medicinal herbs like English lavender, chamomile and yarrow
• Culinary herbs like Genovese basil, dill and chives
• Companion plants like marigolds, sweet cicely and comfrey
• Live music!
2018 VENDORS:
Saanich Organics
Metchosin Farm
Growceries
New Mountain Farm
Mason Street City Farm
Hatchet & Seed
Ravensong
Saanich Native Plants
Organic Gardener’s Pantry
Crooked Fir Farm & Nursery
Posted in Announcement, Blog, Events, Food Security, News, Organic GardeningApril 5, 2018
Read the article here.
Posted in Blog, Featured, Food Security, News, Organic Gardening