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by Alicia
Fri 14-Jan-2022, 23:59
Forum: Cover Crops
Topic: terminating cereal (grain) cover crops
Replies: 6
Views: 3214

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...
by Alicia
Fri 14-Jan-2022, 23:53
Forum: Pests
Topic: Taking a plant-positive approach to pests
Replies: 8
Views: 9528

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...
by Alicia
Fri 14-Jan-2022, 22:46
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Dan's Introduction
Replies: 4
Views: 2468

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...
by Alicia
Fri 14-Jan-2022, 22:39
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Alicia's Introduction
Replies: 0
Views: 1113

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...
by Alicia
Tue 11-Jan-2022, 12:06
Forum: 1. Cover the ground with organic matter
Topic: What about Walnut leaves.
Replies: 2
Views: 1636

Re: What about Walnut leaves.

I’d also like to know what leaves would NOT be beneficial.
by Alicia
Tue 04-Jan-2022, 23:02
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from South Okanagan BC
Replies: 8
Views: 2241

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...
by Alicia
Tue 04-Jan-2022, 22:50
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Josh's Introduction
Replies: 3
Views: 1076

Re: Josh's Introduction

I love your vision for your dream garden!
by Alicia
Tue 04-Jan-2022, 22:43
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Green Acres Family Farm
Replies: 11
Views: 3962

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.
by Alicia
Tue 04-Jan-2022, 22:34
Forum: Introductions
Topic: hello, my name is troy
Replies: 20
Views: 8641

Re: hello, my name is troy

Amazing transformation and a great use of the space!

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