New garden plots available at the Commons

Serious about growing food? Looking for space to grow more than the average community garden or backyard plot will allow? Just Food is launching a new project called the Commons – with larger plots dedicated to increasing community food production. First site:  Just Food Farm – 2391 Pepin Court in Blackburn Hamlet. Other sites opening in the Fall in the West and South of Ottawa for 2020. 20 plots are available this year, with long-term access. Maximum of one plot per household. Size: Each plot is approximately 250 m2 (or 2,700 ft2 or 1/16 of an acre) Cost: $350+HST per…

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Urban Organic Gardening Seminars

The Canadian Organic Growers, Ottawa Chapter is hosting a series of Urban Organic Gardenin Seminars. Where: The Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St W, Ottawa When: Saturday mornings – March 9th, April 13th, May 11th 9:30am-1:45pm. Plus a seed sale! One day passes are available, which includes 3 full seminars. Or discounts are available with registration for full package passes, seminars in all. Student and limited-income discounts are available too! Topics include: How To Plant Well 101 Growing In-Ground Container & Small Space Growing Seed Starting Indoors Soil Compost Garden Planning Workshop Low Maintenance & Labour Saving Gardening Pests & Pollinators Disease &…

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January food news and events

Just Food News and Events  1. Community Garden Development Fund applications open for 2019 – plan your community garden now!  Interested in applying for funds to a start a community garden? Click here to access the application, and criteria/eligibility requirements! Please note that the free workshop on How to Start a Community Garden goes over the application process for the CGDF and is mandatory to access funds for new gardens. 2. Jan 13, Jan 23, or Feb 6 | Free workshop on How to Start a Community Garden – required to access Community Garden Development Fund At the free workshop you will learn about the steps…

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