Community Gardening

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Build community, reconnect with the ground, capture carbon, and grow something beautiful and edible in a small green space. There is lots to recommend here. Be a part of it. Part of the VV Neighbourhood Food Network. Join VV to join this group.

If you're interested in participating in a VV community or collaborative garden, including our plots at Cottonwood Community Garden located just outside the Fieldhouse, or at one of our gardens in Kits or W. Pt. Grey, or are interested in a, new gardening project please contact commmunitygardening@villagevancouver.ca or ross@villagevancouver.ca.

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Mary Bennett

I have some plants I'm dividing: marjoram, mint, oreagano, lambs ears, perwinkle, - and some red wriggler worms. I'm a vermi-compost-evangelist.

Feb 11, 2010
Arzeena Hamir

I'd love some marjoram & oregano. If you're in Kits at all this Sat, I'll be working at City Farmer (Maple & 6th). Come by & see the garden. Otherwise let me know how to get it from you. I have chives & french sorrel if you (or anyone else) wants some.

Feb 11, 2010
Randy Chatterjee

Mary and Arzeena, I am hosting a Saturday morning edible garden planning workshop, but could get to SPEC anytime in the afternoon. I made a productive trip to West Coast Seeds, and could share some seeds in exchange for herb cuttings.

Feb 11, 2010
Arzeena Hamir

I'll be there till 4. Come on over!!

Feb 11, 2010
Mary Bennett

Hi, I got some lovely lettuce and chard seeds in exchange for some oregano, marjoram and (not edible) vinca major--variegated.

I've put out some other plants in front of 2605 West Fifth - grape hyacinths; marjoram; oregano; lemon balm; vinca major (periwinkle - but large and variegated).

I also have some other things - including a small hydrangea bush, lambs ears; creeping jenny; sedum (large and small, but pretty ordinary). If you need some extra plants, send me a note and we can arrange something.

Most are sun loving as we face south.
trafalgarmary@gmail.com

Mar 3, 2010
Ann Pacey

Just came across this article out of Cleveland.http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/02/galleria_has_gardens_now.html

Really exciting use for malls, as giant greenhouses. The article also talks about expanding their use into other more community oriented activity centers, transforming them from commercial, consumer oriented space to true community space.

May the idea spread.

Mar 11, 2010
Mike Kaweski

Hi,

We have a 3yr old semi-dwarf (15-20ft mature height) Italian plum tree that was planted in our back yard last year (current height 5ft) that we've decided won't work for our space. If you are interested send me an email.

I also have valerian, lemon balm, comfrey and perennial Welsh onion divisions.

I'm interested in lettuce and other early season seedlings.

Mike Kaweski
mkaweski@yahoo.ca

Mar 17, 2010
Vicky

Hi Janaki,
If Cambie and 10th isn't too far, we have a communal garden with SPEC that meets every Sunday from 11-1. Let me know if you're interested and I can give you more details!

Jun 14, 2010
Randy Chatterjee

Just a heads up. Get out your rakes and COLLECT EVERY LEAF YOU CAN FIND. There are lots, and City storm water managers need you to keep these leaves away from drains during this our rainiest month. Leaves are of course one of the very best compost materials, they are plentiful, and they are usually right where they are needed exactly when they are needed.

There are few unintentional coincidences in Nature.

Nov 8, 2010
Cylia

Hi everyone,

At Dan Jason's talk last night (Friday), Emily brought up the CETA agreement which could mean the end of farmer's rights to save. Here's some more information:

http://www.cban.ca/Resources/Topics/Trade/NFU-Canada-Europe-Free-Tr...

Arzeena Hamir MSc. P.Ag.

Coordinator

Richmond Food Security Society

http://richmondfoodsecurity.org

coordinator@richmondfoodsecurity.org

http://twitter.com/arzeena

Jan 26, 2011
Cylia

Wondering if there is any interest in going to "Dirt The Movie" and "Fresh" (followed by a Sustainable Agriculture Panel meeting) at the World Community Film Festival at Langara College Feb.12th. Then we could go out for dinner somewhere close by and chat about the movies, etc.

Let me know before Feb.7th. Thanks. Cylia

To learn more about this festival go to: www.codevfilmfest.org

Jan 28, 2011
Hannah Carpendale

We are starting up a garden at our house just north of Trout Lake and are looking for resources, especially compost... if you have any to spare, please email hmjcarpendale@hotmail.com Thanks!

Feb 3, 2011
Cylia

Interesting reading -- the creation of an Urban Farmers Network:

http://www.cityfarmer.org/Nov22meeting.pdf

Feb 19, 2011
Cylia

Just posted a notice about sharing the cost of stevia transplants and sweet potatoes in case you are interested. cylia

Apr 9, 2011
Cylia

Dear friends at Community Gardens in Vancouver:
We are excited to have Dag Falck back to share his knowledge and experience about organic gardening in this FREE class this Saturday April 16, 2-4 PM.

I would like anyone who plans to attend to please send me an email with "PRE-REGISTER" in the subject line, and include their full name, the city where they live, their phone number, and what garden they belong to.

Linda Bagga, volunteer
Science of Spirituality
Meditation & Ecology Centre
Richmond, BC
604-985-5840

lindabbee at gmail.com

Organic Gardening:
How and Why to Grow Food with a Vital Life Force
A FREE Class with Dag Falck, Certified Organic Specialist
Saturday, April 16 ~ 2-4 PM
Science of Spirituality
Meditation & Ecology Centre
11011 Shell Rd (at Steveston Hwy) in Richmond, BC
All are WELCOME
SOS programs are FREE
sos.org

Dag Falck is the Organic Program Manager for Nature's Path Foods. He has 30 years experience growing vibrant organic gardens for the health of his family and friends. In this class, Dag will focus on growing food with a vital life force, and how to develop your own organic garden.

Science of Spirituality a non-profit, international organization under the guidance of H.H. Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. It is dedicated to spirituality, peace, and service to humanity.

The Meditation & Ecology Centre is part of a network of meditation groups and spiritual centres worldwide.

For further info, please contact Linda. I am just the messenger.

Apr 13, 2011
Cylia

Attention organic gardeners (of all skill levels): the Cedar Cottage Seed Savers Collective is looking for several volunteers to support its seed bank by growing out a couple varieties of seed. You don't need to live in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood to participate! We provide you with free seed and ongoing support and guidance throughout the growing season. At harvest time, volunteers may keep half of the bounty for themselves while the other half is returned to the seed bank. Please email ccseedsavingcollective@gmail.com if interested. And feel free to visit our blog! http://ccseedsavers.wordpress.com

Many thanks from the CC Seed Savers Collective.

Apr 16, 2011
Ross Moster

The Permaculture PET (blitz) day (see events page) is at my place tomorrow. It looks like we have a pretty good crowd coming, but if anyone else wants to join us or just stop by to say hi, you're more than welcome to.

Apr 16, 2011
Cylia

Caitlin: if you don't find a home for your sage plant, you could try posting on the VPSEN (Vancouver Plant Seed Exchange Network). Good thing about sages, is our weather doesn't seem to kill them off, unlike my rosemary which bit the dust this winter. cylia

Apr 16, 2011
Cylia

Just posted a HERSTORY event on the Events page -- May 12th, check it out.

Apr 25, 2011
Hannah Carpendale

Hello! We are looking for some fairly drought-tolerant vines for a community garden/beekeeping project... something like honeysuckle or grape. If you have any that need homes please let me know, hmjcarpendale@hotmail.com Thanks!

May 16, 2011
Leah Richardot

hello! i am starting some gardens in neighbor's yards and i am looking for some inexpensive compost bins or recycled supplies to make them. i am also interested in finding some compost worms. please contact me at lsamint@gmail.com if you have any information for me! thanks!!

May 30, 2011
Cylia

Not sure where you're located but you might want to check out your local community garden and see if they could give you some compost worms from their bins. They may have other stuff too.

May 30, 2011
Cylia

If you inadvertently apply aminopyralid-laced manure compost to your garden, you may suffer the crop-killing consequences for three or more years.

Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/killer-compost-zmg...

May 31, 2011
Leah Richardot

i am dealing with some aphids on my cabbage. on the internet i researched the use of neem oil to kill them. has anyone used this with any success? can you suggest anything better? i also would like to find a resource for purchasing parasitic wasps and ladybugs, can anyone help? thanks!

Aug 21, 2011
Randy Chatterjee

The application to the City of Vancouver for a new Main Street Collaborative Community Garden can be viewed by clicking here.

Jan 4, 2012
Randy Chatterjee

Here is our original proposal for a new community collaborative garden in Riley Park near Little Mountain Neighbourhood House. First proposed by a Villager living just a half block away, this was picked up as a project by a local permaculture class, adopted by a board member of Little Mountain Neighbourhood House, and remains tied up in an application process with the City of Vancouver.

Some day. Some way.

Application to the City for a New Community Garden (original dated March 2011, with this version submitted November 2011)

Feb 6, 2012

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