The Eastender: Down on the Van Tech Schoolyard Farm

by Fresh Roots | May 29, 2014 | Press

The Vancouver Courier has written an article about us! “An East Vancouver high school has changed the way students learn by starting up its own working schoolyard farm. It’s the first of its kind in Canada. The 1,000 square metres of garden space at Vancouver...

Farmer’s Log – May 27, 2014

by Fresh Roots | May 27, 2014 | Farmer's Log, Stories from the Field

We’ve made it! The first crops of plantings this season are starting to yield. From colourful Swiss Chard to tender and spicy mustard greens the market stand is starting to look full. It seems we are gradually winning the battle against wireworms (a pesky pest...

Fresh Roots Interview Series by About.com

by Fresh Roots | May 21, 2014 | Press

About.com has written a series of articles about Fresh Roots programs and services from an interview with Director Ilana Labow. “Did you know that the first working farms on school grounds in Canada started here in Vancouver in 2013? The Fresh Roots Schoolyard...

News from the Fields

by Fresh Roots | May 17, 2014 | Farmer's Log, Stories from the Field

There is a buzz of excitement in the fields as we get ready to build our own walk-in cooler. We’ve sourced the materials and will start construction next week. As we grow more and more crops the cooler will be stacked to the brim with tasty food. Coming up at...

Farmer’s Log – May 13, 2014

by Fresh Roots | May 13, 2014 | Farmer's Log

Weekly markets are upon us as our winter crops fade and our new plantings start to take off. Green onions are chugging along, lettuce is sizing up and carrots are starting to show their tiny leaves. Next week I expect some of our crops to double in size with the fresh...