Seed Planting in February 2020: Contemplative Eco Poetry, Spring Starts & Crop Rotation
After many rainy days, spring is finally coming to Vancouver. In the morning of Feb 8, 2020, the Orchard Garden Team gathered and set up the workshop. In the garden, we celebrated the spring and the pleasant feeling it brings us.
The first activity was Contemplative eco-poetry in the Orchard Garden led by Jo Price. Everyone was encouraged to spend some time with the great plants and the nature in the garden, and write down few words that the land speak to them. We gathered and shared these words.
We picked up some vegetables for today's lunch. It seems more plants are awake and alive. They can't wait for the spring!
We moved to the Greenhouse to learn with Audrey Valerio about crop rotation, pest prevention, nutrients, and fallow/cover crops etc.
We planted 8 kinds of plants (including: Black Watchman, Candytuft, Gypsophila, Artichoke, Thyme, Leeks, Saponaria, and Chives) that are suitable to grow in the early Spring, and Audrey said we will be seeing them germinate and grow in the next couple of weeks! Isn't that amazing?
We also met two new friends in the greenhouse. They are responsible to guard the greenhouse from mice. Do you see them there?
We went back to Scarfe, to make our lunch together.
We all love the Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup! Thank you all for preparing this delicious meal for us!
That's all for the wonderful workshop! We were happy to see everyone there.
Please bring your family and friends to come. We all have a nice and beautiful day :)
See you next time :)
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