Garlic Cleaning

Garlic Cleaning

“Can I just pick one leaf to show her what it smells like?” “Sure, go ahead!” Shoulders looped with bags–perchance carrying snacks and extra layers for their morning outing–Grandma bends down to pluck a single cilantro leaf, holds...
All Grown Up

All Grown Up

I stretch the measuring tape along the length of each wooden beam.  2 feet 6 inches, 3 feet… I mark off increments with a ballpoint pen.  Flipping and flopping, the tape makes a tin-foily sound that reminds me of measuring empty apartments and furniture...
The Gift of Weeding

The Gift of Weeding

Working with my hands Oh, the tiredness, the sweat, the dust But, oh!–the reward, the satisfaction Fruits of our labour Of love ~~~~~ Harvest News (A new section I’d like to add, to keep you updated as crops cycle in and out of season.  But mostly, because...
Stories of Twist Ties and Purslane

Stories of Twist Ties and Purslane

The smell of lavender greets my waking, aching body, as I will myself to crawl out of bed. Another day.  Gifts from the garden, bringing comfort in the home. ~~~~~ Hands So I finally resolved to spend some time to stretch last night.  Interestingly, it’s been a...
A Fresh Roots Adventure: Join Me

A Fresh Roots Adventure: Join Me

Boom, boom, boom–hole, drop, cover. Seedling after seedling gets nestled into its newly prepped bed. Soil plugs in transplant trays spread into three staggered rows of tender young kale plants. The greenhouse was so safe and warm, but the time has come to thrust...
Train the Trainer for Youth Workers!

Train the Trainer for Youth Workers!

Are you ready for the summer? Do you want a food and garden engaged out trip for your day camp or summer group? We are partnering with Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House to host a “one of a kind” workshop specifically for youth and child care workers to bring...