by Sean Percy | May 1, 2019 | Community, Gardening
Read about Powell River farmers, check out a map of where local food is growing, and get the scoop behind local...
by Sean Percy | May 2, 2018 | Community, Gardening
For our annual Home Grown issue, we produce a map of local food growers, and publish it in the centre pages of the magazine. This year we’ve gone digital, and produced an interactive map. Click on a farm, and the details pop up. Hopefully, it will inspire you to...
by Sean Percy | Sep 1, 2017 | Events, Gardening
Every year the abundance of agriculture in Powell River is showcased at the annual Fall Fair at the Exhibition Grounds off Padgett Road This year, it’s under the leadership of the newly formed Powell River Farmers’ Agricultural Institute. Walking through the gates...
by Sean Percy | Jul 5, 2017 | Gardening
By Jonathan van Wiltenburg | jonathanvw@yahoo.com One of the best bang-for-your-buck summer garden tasks is to summer prune your fruit trees. Many of us have slipped into the habit of pruning only during the dead of winter, however summer pruning in July and August...
by Sean Percy | Jun 2, 2017 | Gardening
Having kids has taught me a few things. First, that my time is not infinite. Second that napping is glorious. And thirdly, that kids actually love working. Now it may sound like I’m busy raising under-indulged little slaves, but truth be told we just do our best to...
by Sean Percy | Jun 1, 2017 | Gardening
I love eating my own lettuce. Nothing beats the texture and flavour especially when you have it straight from the garden to the plate. But have you ever wondered how the market gardeners have such a splendid supply all season long? Well it is not as easy as you might...
