What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to choose […]
  Come and explore how we can implement regenerative practices in our home gardens. Learn techniques for building healthy resilient gardens that can withstand drought and pest stresses through innovative practices such as no-dig gardening, perennial food crops, mulches and cover-cropping, deep-litter small flock systems, wood chip gardening and more. Now more than ever […]
  Join us for a series that explores a wide variety of incredibly important gardening topics, from planning and planting, to harvest and seed saving! Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this series will be certain to offer you tips and tricks, strategies and tools for growing your best garden ever. This […]
  Join us for a series that explores a wide variety of incredibly important gardening topics, from planning and planting, to harvest and seed saving! Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this series will be certain to offer you tips and tricks, strategies and tools for growing your best garden ever. This […]
We will learn the importance of native plants with particular attention paid to their ability to restore and enhance habitat within the urban context. This talk will highlight ways in which individuals can convert under utilized lawn space into pollinator-friendly landscapes and how native plants restore biodiversity. Garry Oak Ecosystems will be used as […]
 How can you reduce waste in all avenues of your life? Gain inspiration here! Ever dream of a life where you create no waste? With some thought and planning, it’s possible! In this workshop, we’ll explore the map of a typical home – from the bathroom to the kitchen, the garden to the living […]
 Learn tips and tricks for maintaining and training fruit trees in the winter. Undercuts, espalier, UFO system, bevel cuts/flush cuts...what does it all mean...?! In this workshop we will focus on apple and pear tree pruning in the winter. What is our intention and desired outcome for pruning at this time of year and […]
 Learn how to set up and maintain a worm compost bin, sometimes called a vermicompost, and make high quality compost. Everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system, also known as vermicomposting. Perfect for small space composting and apartment living, or in addition to other composting systems […]
 Want to skip the grocery store prices and instead go shopping in your yard or on your balcony? Come learn how to get started here! Want to grow your own groceries but not sure where to start? This is a crash course in veggie growing designed for beginners who want to start growing their […]