Aug 26 | The Gauntlet: A Look at the Emergency Food System

As we walk in our west side neighbourhoods, many of us run the daily gauntlet of outstretched hands, from the homeless to the NGO’s.

Join author, Spring Gillard for a look at the emergency food system and the charity model and ponder: to give or not to give?

Talk to service providers and learn about food programs on the west side that cater to vulnerable populations, as well as other initiatives that help increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all.

$35. To register, email: info@gardenheart.ca.

Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: Walking Tour, Kitsilano Neighbourhood

Aug 22 | Backyard Composting with Spring Gillard

Want to learn how to compost or get some tips on how to manage your smelly, rat infested bin better?

Is it too dangerous to compost if you live in a non-earthquake proof highrise? Is it ok to put dead pigeons or belly button lint in the bin?

Join Spring Gillard, author of Diary of a Compost Hotline Operator and get all your burning compost questions answered.

Spring does widespread research into urban agriculture worldwide. She is an avid storyteller who believes in the power of humour to convey serious messages.

Pay-What-You-Feel, suggested donation $25-35. Our contributions make it possible for teachers like Spring to expand and deepen the scope of the important educational work they are involved in.
To register, or to host a future backyard composting or other networking workshop, please contact Ross at rmoster@flash.net

Everyone is welcome to attend, but registration is limited to 25 participants. This workshop is jointly presented by Garden Heart Productions and Village Vancouver.

Time: 10am to noon
Location: Near 21st & Main St.

Will That Be Cash or Trust ?

Spring Gillard and David Tracey have released the latest in their series of podcasts, Can Urban Agriculture Save the World?

A bit of serendipity was involved with this one.

While on their way to interview Cam MacDonald in Mt. Pleasant, they passed a small corner store. Taking a peak inside they discovered a very unusual city corner store – packed with local products and oozing country charm.

It’s called the Home Grow-in Grocer, and it’s a place where trust trumps the credit card…

Runs 10:28

 

Podcast ISBN: 978-1-926758-01-5

photos and podcast © Robert Ouimet & Bigsnit Media 2009

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The Home Grow-In Grocer is at 196 West 18th in Vancouver.
The owner Colleen refers to in the interview is Deb Reynolds.