A thought for summer, in praise of hammock days, lazing with a book, sleeping late, or chilling with friends by the water. After all, Socrates was no fool.
Work in Progress: Simon Bedford
This week, we meet photographer Simon Bedford and explore his passion for documenting local faces through portraits of members of the Lil'wat Nation.Who are you?My name is Simon Bedford, and I came to Pemberton 8 years ago with my family after a lifetime working as a photographer and tv cameraman in London. When I arrived … Continue reading Work in Progress: Simon Bedford
In season: Blueberries
If you stopped by at the Pemberton Farmers Market yesterday, you might now be enjoying locally grown eggplant, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots and zucchini, as well as organic blueberries. Local blueberry growers, JD and Sharon Hare, are profiled this week at Choose Pemberton. Find out more about their adventures here. If you were to write a … Continue reading In season: Blueberries
Inspiration: What are you waiting for?
Recipe of the Week: Parmesan Spring Chicken / Mascarpone and Vanilla Hearts
We recently invited friends over for dinner and I needed a simple, yet tasty, menu that would both impress and use local, seasonal ingredients. Nerding around on the internet I found this useful BC Agricultural Tourism site which offers information on what's in season in, along with the obvious look on the grocery store shelves, or … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Parmesan Spring Chicken / Mascarpone and Vanilla Hearts
Green Thumbs: Learn to Recognise The Weeds Among Us
Recently the Pemberton Farmer's Institute held an Invasive Weed Species information session at the Helmer Farm. What are invasive weeds you may ask? How can you tell the difference? Plants are considered invasive if they have been introduced into an environment where they did not evolve. As a result, they usually have no natural enemies … Continue reading Green Thumbs: Learn to Recognise The Weeds Among Us
Opportunity: Snow roof builder wanted
Event: Defeat the Duffy, July 14, 10-2
This Sunday, the 3rd annual Defeat the Duffy will take place... a testament to all the hard-core, lung-busting, intense athletes that populate this neck of the woods, and who think that a weekend ride up a mountain is a fun way to earn your latte... Check out the details on their facebook page. As Christine … Continue reading Event: Defeat the Duffy, July 14, 10-2
Vote!
Today is the day! Voting is underway for Pemberton's BMX track in the Kraft Celebration Tour. Throw your support behind this awesome community initiative.
The Wellness Almanac 