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Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/garden-on-lets-get-edible-gardening-part-2-tickets-136216907437?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1 What topics are going to be covered: environmental/climate issues as they affect our gardens; how your soil affects when you can get sowing/planting; direct sowing/planting by soil temperature; succession planting; watering techniques; early protection from the weather and insects; potting on, hardening off and transplanting seedlings; This seminar is open to any interested gardener, new and old!

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/garden-on-growing-great-garden-soil-tickets-136227220283?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&keep_tld=1 What topics are going to be covered: what is soil?; physical, chemical, biological properties; soil food web- what it is and the critters that we need; our native soil; what annual vegetable gardens need for soil; what perennial gardens require in their soil; soil amendments and fertilizers; growing medium for containers; cultural methods to improve soil- no till, mulching, weeding, cover cropping, composting; when to do what to your soil. Open to any interested gardener, new and…

The Acadia Community Garden & Art Society is excited to host its second Garden & Art Tour. Featuring unique gardens and art installations within the neighbourhood of Acadia, participants will take this self-guided tour and have the opportunity to interact with the garden & art hosts. Learn some gardening tricks of the trade, admire the skills of Acadia's artists, and be inspired by the beauty! Workshops will be happening throughout the day in the Garden and are included in the…

We are bringing back the simpler times; where the largest zucchini was celebrated, and a handmade quilt was treasured above anything store bought. We are calling on anyone and everyone to come and take part in the day.  There are categories for people big and small, gardeners, artists and crafters! Come with your garden triumphs and your beautiful art to share with the community, take part in old fashioned games like egg and spoon races and enjoy the simple things…

Our Garden officially opens May 13 from 1-3 pm, rain or shine. Meet some of your board members and fellow gardeners. Take part in the orientation of the site & learn the ropes. Ask your questions, help us get the place ship shape, and generally have a good time. We'll even have snacks & refreshments! Save the date!