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Local Compost & Manure Sources
This list will be updated as we find more local sources of approved compost and manure suppliers. Here is a handy product calculator for...
Sep 191 min read


Maintenance Tasks
General Tasks List: Remove CFC wherever it is found in paths, edges, and on the common property areas. There is a lot of CFC near the...
Apr 212 min read


Compost vs. Manure
Composting Garden Waste: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Comparison to Animal Manure Inputs Composting garden waste is the process of...
Sep 263 min read


Manure Primer
An Easy Guide to Using Animal Manure in Your Garden Gardeners have turned to animal manure for millennia to feed soils and boost plant...
Sep 264 min read


What is Creeping Field Cress (Keek)?
Creeping Field Cress: A Stubborn Garden Invader What Is Creeping Field Cress? Creeping field cress (Rorippa sylvestris) is a perennial...
Jun 42 min read


New GM Produce Coming To Your Table
Genetic modification in agriculture is changing how we grow food. Recent advancements seek to improve the traits of produce, such as...
May 263 min read


Understanding Moles and Voles in Your Vegetable Garden - Benefits and Drawbacks for Gardeners
When it comes to having a successful vegetable garden, knowing which wildlife shares your space is crucial. Two of the common visitors...
May 234 min read


Toxic Invasive Weed Spreading in Southwestern BC
The Italian arum (Arum italicum) catches the eye with its striking appearance. Originally brought to North America from Europe as an...
May 91 min read


Interested in Growing a New Potato While Helping to Improve Food Security?
Metchosin Farm's Potato Project aims to enhance food security by preserving heirloom seeds and developing new food plants through...
May 11 min read


Looking for Floating Row Covers or Weed Protection?
Some of you have asked where you can buy plant protection and weed protection fabric similar to what is currently being used on some of...
Apr 241 min read


Untreated Burlap Bags and Untreated/Certified Organic Straw for Garden Use
Interested in untreated burlap bags and/or certified organic straw to use in the garden? Untreated burlap bags are available from: Spent...
Apr 161 min read


Exploring Garden Planner Tools: Finding the Right Fit for Your New Garden
Starting a garden can feel like a daunting task, especially if you're stepping into a bigger space for the first time. Many beginner...
Apr 153 min read


Organic Seedlings Now Available At Local Nurseries
A wide range of organic vegetable and herb seedlings are now available at local nurseries. I visited both Cedar Rim and Art Knapp South...
Apr 111 min read


Canadian Organic Seed Sources
Many of you have asked where you can find organic seeds. Most nurseries carry at least some seeds. Larger nurseries tend to have the...
Apr 71 min read
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