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Oct 21, 2011
For Immediate Release:  June 13, 2011 Did you know that adding local wild edibles to our diets can feed us much-needed vitamins, minerals and enzymes? Wild edibles, which can include berries, mushrooms, greens and flowers, are free for the...
Oct 21, 2011
For Immediate Release: September 6th, 2011 The Cowichan Valley was once one of Canada’s largest seed growing and exporting regions for vegetable and sweet pea seeds. Led by historic families like the James’ and the Crosland Brothers, seed saving was...
Oct 21, 2011
For Immediate Release: August 2, 2011

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CGC was a finalist in the Real Estate Foundation's Land Awards.
CGC was a finalist in the Real Estate Foundation's Land Awards. We told them about our Edible Neighborhoods Project and they liked what they heard. This video was played at the awards ceremony in Vancouver on November 4th, 2011.
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Seed Saving Workshop September 3
Perhaps the greatest advice that I've received when learning how to save seeds for a home garden was to relax....(read more from one of CGC's Seed Literacy Coordinators).
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Chew the Scenery with Annual CGC Annual Garden Tour
Fruit trees and herbs can make up the edible landscape too, providing visual satisfaction while offering a steady supply of sweet fruit and culinary seasonings.
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Preserve the Harvest Workshop Series
Jen Muranetz of Shaw TV stopped in to learn a bit more about canning jams and jellies... and CGC's Preserve the Harvest workshop series.
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Learn How and Why You Should Save Seed
Novice and experienced seed savers alike were invited to attend a one-day intensive workshop, to learn and discuss the techniques and advantages of saving seeds.
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