Farmer’s Log – May 5, 2014

by Fresh Roots | May 5, 2014 | Farmer's Log

Spring showers bring May flowers – and delicious vegetables! We’ve had a great mix of rain and sun over the past few weeks, making life a little easier for our seedlings as they sprout or transition from our greenhouse to the field. We’ve been busy...

Field Poetry – May 5, 2014

by Fresh Roots | May 5, 2014 | Field Poetry

What do you say to a rain cloud that stays when the beach is filled with sun? Do you just disband in this rainforest land; say forget it, I’m on the run. Do you wait till it’s right; and under the dark night drop buckets on top of the roof Either way,...

May 2014 Newsletter

by Fresh Roots | May 5, 2014 | Fresh Roots Newsletters

What do you say to a rain cloud that stays when the beach is filled with sun? Do you just disband in this rainforest land; say forget it, I’m on the run. Do you wait till it’s right; and under the dark night drop buckets on top of the roof Either way,...

Fresh Roots Team is Growing

by Fresh Roots | Apr 2, 2014 | Stories from the Field

Bonjour! My name is Marilou Bourdages and I am thrilled to join Fresh Roots’ team as the new Community Coordinator! I have been passionate about urban agriculture and food for many years. Being able to work at engaging the community in the Schoolyard Market Gardens is...

Farmer’s Log – April 1, 2014

by Fresh Roots | Apr 1, 2014 | Farmer's Log

Ah, it is so nice to enjoy spring weather in Vancouver, of course, you have to get it while it lasts. Conveniently, there is more daylight to go around. As we move into spring, our greens switched to daylight saving time and began growing in high gear – hooray they’ll...