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- Fri 14-Jan-2022, 23:59
- Forum: Cover Crops
- Topic: terminating cereal (grain) cover crops
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3399
Re: terminating cereal (grain) cover crops
Ha! I totally had this problem last spring as I had planted some fall rye as I heard it was best to supress the weeds. But getting rid of it was a lot of work! The beds that I didn't get to planting until later in the season had 4ft tall rye that went to seed. I pulled it out and placed it in the pa...
- Fri 14-Jan-2022, 23:53
- Forum: Pests
- Topic: Taking a plant-positive approach to pests
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9948
Re: Taking a plant-positive approach to pests
Hmm interesting. Aphids nearly destroyed all my brassicas 2 years ago so last year I covered them and had better but not perfect success. There are 5 organic market gardeners that live within a few kms of us and I've talked to all of them, they either use organic spray or cover them in netting. I wo...
- Fri 14-Jan-2022, 22:46
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Dan's Introduction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2588
Re: Dan's Introduction
Up until a few years ago we lived right down the road from The Local Harvest. I remember the early days of your kids selling veggies out of a small stand by the road! Thank you Dan for your commitment to food security in the community and beyond. I'm so thankful I can learn from you even though we a...
- Fri 14-Jan-2022, 22:39
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Alicia's Introduction
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1134
Alicia's Introduction
Hello! I'm excited to join you all from the North Okanagan! Prior to that our family of 5 lived in Chilliwack in a very small home with a very small yard and a very small garden. And I loved every minute of it. We always dreamed of having a bit more space and a few years ago that became reality with...
- Tue 11-Jan-2022, 12:06
- Forum: 1. Cover the ground with organic matter
- Topic: What about Walnut leaves.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1714
Re: What about Walnut leaves.
I’d also like to know what leaves would NOT be beneficial.
- Tue 04-Jan-2022, 23:02
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Hello from South Okanagan BC
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2301
Re: Hello from South Okanagan BC
We are in the North Okanagan and have a Harvest Hut too. I think it's run by the local food bank? Locally we have a Harvest Hut where you can donate extra produce and pick up for free anything you don’t have. Anyone in the community can pick up regardless of whether or not they donate so provides so...
- Tue 04-Jan-2022, 22:50
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Josh's Introduction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1099
Re: Josh's Introduction
I love your vision for your dream garden!
- Tue 04-Jan-2022, 22:43
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Green Acres Family Farm
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4036
Re: Green Acres Family Farm
Hi Michelle! I think I follow your farm on IG and have truly been inspired! Your garlic beds look amazing.
- Tue 04-Jan-2022, 22:34
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: hello, my name is troy
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9009
Re: hello, my name is troy
Amazing transformation and a great use of the space!