Free The Seeds – Quadra Island
Free the Seeds achieved what we set out to do. We purchased seeds from William Dam Seeds and Saanich Organics, both suppliers of high quality organic, non-gmo seed. Additionally, one...
Read MoreFree the Seeds achieved what we set out to do. We purchased seeds from William Dam Seeds and Saanich Organics, both suppliers of high quality organic, non-gmo seed. Additionally, one...
Read MoreGetting supplies to the islands around Surge Narrows has never been easy as it usually requires: • boat travel, often in bad weather, or darkness, or both • a 45...
Read MoreWith the support of Victoria Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grant, I was able to team up with youth, local businesses and community members to build Duncan’s first free community pantry! A...
Read MoreMarch 1, 2022
We received a NSG to help us share knowledge about composting with worms and fermentation. We’ve been busy setting up the worm bin, soil factory and bokashi (fermenting compost) demonstration...
Read MoreMarch 1, 2022
In September 2021, I shared and demonstrated an approach to container gardening that reduces water usage, time and physical demands. This system means having a garden is more accessible to...
Read MoreWe got a Neighbourhood Small Grant to support the “Quadra Island beach clean dream team.” To date we have collected and stashed or removed equivalent to approximately 3- 40 yard...
Read MoreAfter the huge success of the Book Care Box 2020, that took place in December, I decided to apply again to the NSG for the Spring session. The project was...
Read MoreOn March 11, 2021 we applied for a Campbell River Community Foundation Neighbourhood Small Grant and when we received notification of being successful, we ordered two portable pickleball nets from...
Read MoreWe have a Rotary Free Library at the front of place in Campbell River. The sidewalk and the library are both very well used daily, rain or shine. Pedestrian traffic...
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