by Sara Burgess | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Getting to our new location may seem daunting because of the busy traffic but don’t worry! It is actually quite simple. There are many bus route options and there’s parking at the Bayers Road Centre right across the street. Plus, it’s only a 15 minute walk from the...
by Sara Burgess | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Article by Stuart Peddle, Photos by Eric Wynn A Halifax community garden was a beehive of activity Saturday as volunteers bustled about, preparing to move the Common Roots Urban Farm from the area next to the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre Infirmary site....
by Sara Burgess | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Gardening in April April is an exciting and hopeful time; buds start to appear on trees and crocuses pop through the soil. The first few warm, sunny days are a reminder of the oncoming summer. It can be tempting to jump into the garden the second we have a nice day,...
by Sara Burgess | Apr 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Written by Rhi More Starting seeds indoors allows you to get a jump start gardening before the last frost date has passed. You can direct seed in your garden if you prefer, but you will be harvesting veggies much sooner if you start your seeds indoors earlier in the...
by Sara Burgess | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, March 10, Common Roots hosted a Public Engagement Session at Calvin Presbyterian Church, across from our newly approved site, BiHi park. Approximately 70 people attended, including Common Roots community members, newcomer gardeners, neighbours and other...
by Sara Burgess | Dec 21, 2018 | Community, Deep Roots, Press, Uncategorized
By Emma Drudge All photos by Juanita Gallagher. This article originally appeared in the Summer issue of the Ecology & Action, the Ecology Action Centre’s quarterly magazine It’s early in the season at Common Roots Urban Farm. Feathery white row covers...
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