Farmer’s Log – May 27, 2014
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
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
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
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...
Farmer’s Log – May 5, 2014
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
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
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
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...