we are currently looking for a creative agricultural project for the top annual bed at Means of Production. Applications/expressions of interest due February 1st. Extended to February 7! The annual residency bed at the MOP garden is available for the 2015 growing season for a local artist/ artist team to grow a project. About the … Continue reading
So much rain makes the hill super slippy– say that 10 times fast and stay home from the garden today! Join us Sunday if you can- 11am-2pm- Sun is in the forecast! Continue reading
It is willow time folks! yes, time to bring in the crops and maybe get some fence edging done too if our weather cooperates. Work dates at MOP for the month of January are as follows: Saturdays January 17 and 24 and Sundays January 18 and 25 11am-2pm each day* * Technically, with a crew … Continue reading
Join us Labour Day Monday 2-5 pm Join us- dancer / choreographer Mirae Rosner, Squamish weaver Tracy Williams and community eco-artist Sharon Kallis with our community participants – Share in what we have learned so far. Help out with the harvest and processing of flax for linen as we share a dance which traces the … Continue reading
Things heat up in the garden with more sunshine, and event opportunities heat up too! This is what you will find in the garden this month other then the ripening berries: Thursday July 3 7pm Legion of Flying Monkeys concert and video shoot, come be a part of the audience and enjoy the shady hillside … Continue reading
Originally posted on urbanclothproject: Terroir:
First few weeks of being on site at each location- getting weeding, planting and first foraging under way has set my brain on fire with what is possible… Means of Production: Native species on site include: mock Orange (Philiadelphus lewisii) Ocean Spray (Holodiscus discolor), Pacific Rhododendron (Macrophyllum), Nootka Rose, Shore…
At the moment it feels like perhaps the garden has never before been so busy, nor so stunning to visit. It is looking at its best right now. We have had a change in the way we make our fences. A nice cordage roll top keeps it strong, yet open sides mean easier weeding and … Continue reading
