On Wednesday, the first day of summer, I borrowed a packet of shelling peas from the library. I sifted through a box of seeds, picked out the peas, signed my name to the register and pledged to return my loan in, oh, about 5 months time – once I’ve planted and eaten its harvest, and … Continue reading Future-proofing Pemberton, one packet of loaner seeds at a time: Pemberton’s Seed Library launches at the library
The seeds of my favourite winter squash were piling up nicely on a piece of paper towel last fall. I was feeling slightly smug that I remembered to save them from my favourite variety and best formed, biggest, strongest looking fruit. As a novice seed saver I was filled with deep contentment as my involvement … Continue reading ISO Seed Saving Guru. With the launch of the Pemberton Seed Library, Dawn Johnson gives herself (and you) permission to learn as you go
Best way to acknowledge the solstice I can possibly imagine. See you at the Library Wednesday night at 7pm, to learn about the launch of the Pemberton Valley Seed Library.
This is radical, and I mean that in the way we used to say it as kids, (excellent dude) and in the political sense, because there is nothing more empowering to individuals and communities than to reclaim our right to save and swap seeds, and not be beholden to mega-corporations who used smart lawyers and … Continue reading Seedy Saturday is coming to Pemberton, April 2, 1-4pm
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