by Admin | May 6, 2017 | Community, Deep Roots, Events, Get Involved, Plots, Uncategorized, Workshops
Tika Ram Dhungana and Narayan Niroula were farmers in Bhutan and have been growing in community plots in Halifax for the past 5 years. They are expert gardeners who harvest hundreds of dollars of food for their families from their plots each year. Please join them as...
by Admin | Apr 24, 2017 | Events, Get Involved, Uncategorized, Workshops
As the growing season gets closer, so do the opportunities for learning! We have a full season of workshops planned for you, and we can’t wait to get started. Common Roots Workshops: May 2017 Developing The Plot with Jayme Melrose. Wednesday, May 3rd @ 6pm....
by Admin | Apr 23, 2017 | Community, Events, Plots, Uncategorized, Workshops
While soil is important, a plot just wouldn’t be a garden without Plants! Join Jim Sharpe on the Farm Saturday, May 6th at 3:30 for a hands on workshop on transplanting and seed sowing. Space is limited, so please RSVP here. Workshops are $10 each or three for...
by Jayme Melrose | Mar 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Common Roots Urban Farm is currently recruiting for Farm Stewards. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to one three hour shift a week (Tuesday through Sunday), 3 pm – 6 pm, or on Wednesday, 5 pm – 8 pm. For more...
by Jayme Melrose | Feb 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsea Deblois, Dalhousie ESS Intern, 2016. The social organizational underpinnings of community gardens and urban farms give rise to a range of social processes, including social connections, reciprocity, mutual trust, collective decision-making, civic engagement...
by Admin | Jan 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
By: Kelsea Deblois, Dalhousie ESS Intern. June 2016 Community gardens and urban farms have blossomed as a trend in recent years. In several urban centres, rooftops and vacant lots are being transformed into vibrant plots where healthy food can be grown within a...
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