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2016 Urban Farm Tour Preview -     Part 1

8/4/2016

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This article is the first of a multi-part preview of the gardens you will encounter while you enjoy the 2016 Oshawa Urban Farm tour on August 21st! The purpose of this tour is to help highlight the citizen gardens around the city that are utilizing the unique urban spaces available to them to grow food.

Remember to share the word about this tour and sign up ahead of time to get a map. Details are found here...



2016 Oshawa Urban Farm Tour DETAILS



Now on to the garden previews below!





Bill Magtzaan - Balcony Garden

Not wheel chair accessible. Up to forth floor but well worth the steps!!

If you are interested in balcony gardening this is a must see 600 sq ft oasis!!!

How does he get everything up to the forth floor?  A homemade
Pulley system!

Growing everything from kale to peppers to lettuce to melons, you will love the energy and hospitality that Bill offers.

Photos, click to enlarge:



Up Next:

South Patch in Cordova Park -
Neighborhood Garden



This incredible neighbourhood garden is alive in every sense of the word. Bountiful in everything you can imagine in an urban farm. Complete with raised beds which makes it accessible to a few of the neighbours in wheelchairs and using walkers. This garden has all ages coming to work, play and harvest.

Red and black current bushes. Raspberry bushes, and pear trees.

Your hosts for the tour are Sheila and Adam, Zoe, Gage (young chef extraordinaire) and Xander the gardens newest baby.

Photos, click to enlarge:


Up Next:

King Charles Court - Container Gardens


Host: Wendy and Gwen

This seniors residence asked We Grow Food to help install a vegetable garden in the large concrete planters on the west side of the building in hopes of creating a stronger sense of community amongst the residents

Therapeutic for gardeners and balcony audience alike.

This garden is immaculately maintained and loved.


Part Two - Coming soon!

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8/16/2018 04:04:13 pm

Urban gardening has been a trend for a while now. It is a way for those living in the city to be able to have the luxury of growing their own food from the comfort of their loft, condo or apartment. While it is easier to just go to the market and buy fresh produce, there is a satisfaction when having the ability to grow your own produce. As someone who has tried this, I can say that it really helps in keeping you motivated to not just eat healthier, but to have a mindset to plant and grow your own food.

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