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Dec 04 2012
Archived newsletters
Here are some links to the newsletters we have in the website’s library. They are in .pdf form. Please note: this post is being updated from time to time. If you don’t see what you are looking for, send us a comment! – Thanks CVGSS Newsletter 2008-02.pdf CVGSS Newsletter 2008-05.pdf CVGSS Newsletter 2008-08.pdf CVGSS Newsletter …
Dec 03 2012
Biochar: Good for your garden AND your carbon footprint!
The unique ingredient in Terra Preta, biochar improves soil health in the same way that compost does. In our rain-soaked climate we need to give our soil the ability to hang on to its nutrients. This article is worth a read. Biochar: Good for your garden AND your carbon footprint! By Darius Van d’Rhys (darius)
Nov 28 2012
Newsletter 2012-11
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR – SUSAN HOLVENSTOT We enter the dark of the year, time of rain and storm, time of wood stoves and rubber boots. Hopefully your gardens are mostly put to bed, the over-wintering plants tucked in with mulch, and maybe plastic ‘cloche’ protection. Many of us will be continuing the harvest …
Nov 27 2012
Thimbleberry Soda from Amara Farm
This is a 2 step process that requires making a shredded ginger “bug” or starter. Then, you make a syrup using 4 L water, 2 cups of sugar & any flavoring ( 1 cup thimbleberry this time). Syrup needs to boil & then cool overnight, add about 1/4 cup of “bug” into each jar & …
Nov 26 2012
2013 Sponsor Benefits for ‘Sow a Seed: Grow a Gardener”
The work of promoting seed-saving is largely carried out by over a hundred enthusiastic volunteers and a hard-working volunteer Board of Directors.
Nov 26 2012
Seedy Saturday Vendor Info – 2013
Exhibitor Application: TERMS & CONDITIONS SEEDY SATURDAY 2013 HOURS & LOCATION Saturday March 1, 2013. Open to the public from 10 am – 3 pm Upper level conference hall of Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC GENERAL RULES & CONDITIONS Participation in previous Seedy Saturdays does not guarantee acceptance for Seedy Saturday 2014. …
Nov 26 2012
Garlic planted Oct 20
Nov 24 2012
The Book: How to Save Your Own Seeds, 5th edition
How to Save Your Own Seeds, 5th edition Written by gardeners, for gardeners, this is a manual for home seed savers as well as small-scale commercial growers. Whether you are learning to save rare heirloom varieties, discovering how to save money by growing your own seeds, or simply interested in learning more about the …
Nov 23 2012
Tatiana’s Tomato Base
At the recent BC Seeds Gathering, our CVGSS attendees were delighted to meet Tatiana Kouchnareva, who maintains the website Tatiana’s TOMATObase – Heritage Tomatoes This is an absolutely fabulous resource for heirloom seeds and a wealth of information. They received two packets of seeds: Russian Bogatyr and Odessa tomato seeds. (In return, we later sent her some Stupice …
Nov 22 2012