Monthly Archives: August 2011

Helping Hands …Winter Garden

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

On Thursday we had lots of little helping hands putting in seedlings for our winter garden. Eva Aboud, from Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House and one of the leaders for Frogs in the Park- a program run by Frog Hollow, showed … Continue reading →

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Vegi’s, Vegi’s and More Vegi’s

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

Our little tiny Okra that we thought wasn’t going to do anything..is! Okra usually grows anywhere from 3-6 feet or more, ours…well it has struggled this year with the cold and then found itself dwarfed by the tomato plant that … Continue reading →

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August in the Herb Garden

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

The echinacea is blooming in our herb garden The elecampane graces our herb garden towering at around 7-8 feet tall. Flowers of the elecampane plant Look how big the elecampane leaves get…quite large! The yarrow grows abundantly along the border … Continue reading →

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Harvest Festival Vegetable Contest September 1st 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

 Harvest Festival Vegetable Contest   Harvest Festival-Vegy Contest SEPT 1st 2011 Thursday, SEPTEMBER 1st   2011 10am to 2pm Contest Begins at Noon    Located at First Ave and Slocan Street  Whatever you do, don’t eat your Vegetables!! Bring your Proudest Vegetable You … Continue reading →

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