Use Grass Not Bleach
By Karen Dunn. A Karen’s Corner Blogette. I might become known as the crazy lady on Endersby who throws her clean laundry on the grass…but I’m posting this anyway. I was reading a series of books that were centred in … Continued
Bolting Chard and Rice Pie
By Jennifer Banks-Doll Tis the season of spring greens! On our fledgling farm on Quadra Island we try to avoid store bought produce and eat only the veggies and fruit we grow, with a few trades with other local gardeners … Continued
Through the Seasons in a Quadra Food Garden: Blog #8
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By Valerie Barr There is the difference between cool and warm season vegetables. All plants have an environment which they are adapted to or are suitable for. This is why we need to understand our local climate zone (zone 8) … Continued
Actively Aerated Compost Tea: Nourishing and Protecting your Gardens, Fields, Pastures, and Trees Using the Power of Mother Nature
By Marc Doll, Foot Forward Forest Farm, Quadra Island In 2015 I discovered that everything I thought I knew about soil and compost was wrong. Up until then I believed that soil was nothing but a repository of the minerals … Continued
Slugs, Bugs, and Other Thugs: How to Manage Common Helpers and Annoyances Using Earth Friendly Methods – Part 1
By Arzeena Hamir, MSc I was almost ready to believe that we would be able to have a slug-free garden this spring but the rains came and the slugs returned with a vengeance. Still, slug control can provide the perfect … Continued