We Need to Borrow a Truck/Van

Please let me know if you have access to a truck or van we can borrow the evening of November 12 and returned noon November 13.

This is for a potato delivery to raise money for our seeds next year. Thank you.

vickybe@mac.com

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Hello Gardeners

 

The garlic was all planted on wednesday - A big thank you to all that came

out and helped get the garlic in the ground.

 

This saturday is looking to be cold and wet, but there is still

lots of tasks to be completed -garden clean-up,stuff to be put 

away and stored for the winter.

 

Also all gardeners need to come and collect the rest of the

harvested vegetables- tomatoes

potatoes

squash

beets

turnips

rutabagas

pumpkins

 

All the produce left after this saturday will be donated.

 

 

 

Sat

Complete harvest and clean-out West field by Wednesday night

Hello.

 

The West field (next to the cow field) is almost completely harvested. Can we complete the harvest of this field by Wednesday PM - including clearing out stakes and other materials.

 

The University farm would like to put the cows in this field for a few days to clear-out the grass.

 

Thanks.

Too Muddy Today

Looks like it's too muddy today for potato digging or garlic planting. We'll try for later this week. 

All Hands Needed Saturday

Everyone is needed for potato digging and garlic planting this Saturday, October 13, starting about 10:00 a.m. and going until we're done.

If you have spoken to friends about joining next year, please invite them so they can contribute to the garlic they will be enjoying next year.

As you know, these are big jobs and it could be muddy. So remember to gear up and pack a lunch.

See you all Saturday.

Vicky

Those Harvest Nights

“I know there is strength in the differences between us.

I know there is comfort, where we overlap.” - Ani Defranco

This was the vibe i was feeling during our harvest celebration, such a feeling of community, and family, giving, sharing, and receiving.  We ate, we drank, we laughed, .......a lot, shared some stories, shared some facts,  held our AGM and voted in new board members , presented Dyle with style, cleaned up, took down the lights and wished everyone a good night. 

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Thank you everyone for coming, it was a most enjoyable evening, even as we huddled together for warmth : D

P.S. More photos will be posted tomorrow....

Elvira

October Events

Garlic Planting

Harvesting Potatoes ( for fundraising)

Raising the Greenhouse

Planning Children's Garden

 

The past, the present, and the future ...

Hi everyone! It was a great get together and meeting at the garden last Sat. Thank you Elvira and the fabulous team of organizers!

I got the following info today from Tad Hargrave, perhaps interesting for some of you here : 

a handy collection of articles an blog posts about the issues to be discussed on the Public Hearing on Food and Agriculture on October 26th @ City Hall -

http://www.thelocalgood.ca/category/city-of-edmonton-policy/

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Raspberry Pruning

Hi Everyone,

I am pretty much a newbie at gardenning, but I came accross this you tube how-to on raspberry pruning and thought I would try pruning the EOGG raspberry bushes this Wednesday evenning.

If anyone who has done this before wants to shoot me some advice, or to lend a hand, let me know. Also does anyone know if the raspberries we grow are ever bearing or summer variety? I suspect sunmmer variety...

Suzanne

Harvest Dinner this Saturday, September 29th, 5pm

Harvest Dinner this Saturday

Hey I am getting very excited for the Harvest Dinner, the weather will be warm, I will bring a jacket for the evening, and i am looking forward to all the yummy food we are sharing.  I have gotten many e-mails in the last couple of weeks and so to answer any questions i made a list of who is bringing what thus far, and those who have not responded, have a look at the list and perhaps be inspired : ) 

We would like if everyone could bring something home made to this dinner with the exception of our guests, perhaps something miraculous with veggies from the garden, salads, vegetarian dishes, desserts, and of course wine and beer are welcome, as well, to share.  We will have glasses, plates, and cutlery provided for the event as well as sausages, chicken, and fruit juices. This is a great opportunity for everyone to meet those they have not met, meet their families, and get to know one another.  I would ask everyone to please RSVP and I would like to take advantage of this large gathering to host an AGM meeting as well.  This will give everyone an opportunity to share some of their thoughts, experiences, and ideas based on this years season and previous seasons. We would also like to discuss next years direction and focus for EOGG and would welcome as much input as possible

RSVP List - if you have not RSVP'd or if I forgot someone, please contact me:  elvirafalconer@gmail.com

Vicky, Tim, Roman, and Spouse - vegetable dish and potato casserole

Jack and Spouse

Reg and Spouse

Travis, Claire, Viv

Robert, Elvira, Kitzia, Peter- chocolate beet cake

Natalka- zucchini parmigiana

Suzanne and Kevin-

Brenda-

Morris-scarlett runner bean salad w/pumpkin seeds and potatoes

Marc, Bo and Leo- home made spring rolls

Jeannie and Rick-

Ken and Diane-  pickled garlic and mustard pickles

Joseph-

Jim-

Dyle and Julie-

John and Karen

Tara and Chad-

 

Jeannie-pick up chicken and sausage from Sunterra Market

Natalka will bring condiments and tablecloths

Barn-tables and chairs, lighting, coffee urn

Elvira-  utensils, plates, napkins, bread, beverages, host AGM with Vicky, Travis, and Dyle

Dyle- set up lights in the barn

Ken,Travis, Chris-BBQ's

thank you and see you all Saturday,

: D Elvira

 

 

 

 

Canning Bee or no Canning Bee, that is the question?

Would anyone be interested in doing a Canning Bee, and would anyone know of someone who would like to lead it.  Christine Gue who hosted it last year is presently living in BC and so we are looking for some experienced canners who can lead the way, and a group of people who would like to learn and go home with some of our spectacular vegetables to be enjoyed throughout the winter and spring in a some cute little jars, ready to eat, whenever you are : D 

please let me know either or at elvirafalconer@gmail.com, and please respond if you are coming out to the harvest dinner, i have 18 confirmed so far, i would really like everyone who came and helped out at the farm to be there and celebrate with us : )

thank you,

 

The Food Bank Says Thank You