Congratulations to David McIntosh for this stunning shot of the Pemberton Airport being drenched in the late afternoon sun, please come back again soon David. Don't forget to #hashtag your images If you want to see your picture in our Photo of the Week feature don't forget to #hashtag your images as #pembertonbc or #wellnessalmanac.
After such an amazing day in Pemberton and such an awesome weekend enjoying it, for this weeks pics we have a few simple black and white shots from an evening walk now that the blistering heat has finally started to subside. Follow us To see our latest Instagram images follow us at @wellnessalmanac or if … Continue reading Instagram Gallery Update
Ran into this little fella (but not over him) riding on the trails around Mosquito Lake on Saturday. Snake expert, Leslie Anthony, identified him for us as a Valley Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis fitchii), a subspecies of the Common Gartersnake. The lowly Garter Snake plays an important role in energy transfer from aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems. Hence, anyone … Continue reading Seasonal Observation: Valley Gartersnake
For gardeners, farmers and especially unwary children, nettles are sometimes a nuisance. Although they sting and are invasive, nettles are valuable plants in the garden: they attract butterflies and caterpillars feed on them greedily. Nettles (Urtica dioica) grow around the world, especially in rich and moist soils. The genus name comes from the Latin "uro" … Continue reading Nutrition: Celebrate Nettle Season by Discovering Nettle’s Many Great Uses
Rhubarb, for me, brings back memories of rhubarb and custard, or rather a 1970s BBC animated cartoon that I watched avidly as a child (showing my age now!) - "Roobarb and Custard"! Why was I suddenly reminded of this old cartoon? The sight of fresh BC grown rhubarb in the grocery store which is now in … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Rhubarb Chutney and Rhubarb, Stem Ginger and Cinnamon Fool
Pemberton Women's Institute Annual Bake and Plant Sale. Shop for garden plants, home baking and seed potatoes. Saturday 4th May - 9am to noon - Legion Parking Lot For those in the know, it is the best place to pick up Pemberton tested plants and seeds, including famous Pemberton Seed Potatoes, as well as home … Continue reading Event: Womens Institute Plant and Bake Sale, Saturday, 9am – noon
24-Hour Drum Event at the Pemberton Secondary School 9am-3pm school aged children/youth 3pm-10pm - public 10pm-9am - student leaders BY DONATION - ALL proceed towards a youth centre in Mt.Currie. The event is open from 3:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday, May 3rd at Pemberton Secondary School (1400 Oak Street). There are special performances from Kalan Wi … Continue reading Event: 24 Hour Drum, starts Friday at 9am
Walking the farm in spring is done every year : checking out what has gone on during the winter, which fences need repair, how much damage has the harsh season done. This year we found something new while wandering the slough that meanders through our farm. We have new neighbors. Beavers have moved in and … Continue reading Seasonal Observations On the Farm: I’ll Be Dammed
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