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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Come see us this Saturday, August 16th and on September 6th for some good times, fun & food!! We will be setup by the gardens on Home Street over on South Hill. There will be fresh pesticide-free produce, baked goods and preserves for sale, along with some face-painting and activities for the kids.</span></div>
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Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-62438266538374780792013-09-16T16:39:00.002-05:002013-09-16T16:40:20.148-05:00Pumpkin Harvest FestivalOn Saturday, September 28th from 11 - 2pm, the Yara Community Gardens are hosting our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival. This free event offers a delicious lunch, kid's games and crafts, local musicians, hot drinks, and of course a PUMPKIN fundraiser! Come on down to our fall festival and celebrate a bountiful harvest with us.<br />
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Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-28136382373337848632013-09-04T13:23:00.000-05:002013-09-04T13:39:40.892-05:00Fall Farmer's Market for Charity<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7VK7GvkH-IKytrsBq8M9nalTP1t_6TVuhcxKvJkQH4RXE85343aP0zgRS1JDFkjms38mP9DYmERSUTamcTgr_ngcDzA9E6N_U6kPGgxCckTklrSnu0sle9hBsvz6jKdv59AiITe7Omz1/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7VK7GvkH-IKytrsBq8M9nalTP1t_6TVuhcxKvJkQH4RXE85343aP0zgRS1JDFkjms38mP9DYmERSUTamcTgr_ngcDzA9E6N_U6kPGgxCckTklrSnu0sle9hBsvz6jKdv59AiITe7Omz1/s1600/Untitled.jpg" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Fresh vine-ripe tomatoes, tart dill pickles, fresh baked tarts. (Mouth Watering?)</span><br />
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Last Saturday our first Farmer's Market for Charity for 2013 was a tremendous success. Great work by volunteers, tons (literally tonnes) of fresh produce, five full tables of baking, coffee donated by Java Express, jams, crafts, face painting and you EVEN got to take your goodies home in a reusable bag donated by Superstore! It was a full morning. Thank you gardeners for hosting such a lovely morning and neighbours and friends for your generous support as we work together to raise money for Riverside Mission, Hunger in Moose Jaw's Lunch Program and of course, the Community Gardens.<br />
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Coming up on August 17 from 8:30 - 12noon, come visit us at our Home Street Garden location for some fresh, pesticide-free produce, yummy baking and preserves, or for a steaming cup of coffee. Home Street will be transformed into a thriving, bustling market as we host the neighbourhood and raise money for local charities. Our markets always feature face painting, music, kid's activities and, of course, garden tours.<br />
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It may have been blustery, but last week's Lunch n' Learn was a lot of fun! We shared a meal together, learned about water conservation from Dave and put it to practice with Keri (two Grey Ave gardeners). Taking water conservation to the next step, everyone present helped shovel compost and mulch, plant dwarf cherry trees and then water from rain barrels, our new Grey Avenue Rain Garden. What a great day!Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-54062292804920286402013-07-10T21:25:00.000-05:002013-07-10T21:25:50.716-05:00Lunch N' Learn Potluck this Saturday @ Grey Avenue Garden<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1f497d;">Hello there fellow ga</span>rdeners, this is just a friendly reminder that we will be hosting another Lunch N' Learn Potluck this coming Saturday <u><b>(July 13)</b></u> at High Noon <u><b>(12pm)</b></u> over <b><u>at the Grey Avenue Garden.</u></b></span></span><br />
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We've hosted an Introduction to Vegetable Gardening workshop, had sets of two membership meetings and, yes, even rototilled the gardens. Cleaned up and ready to go, the garden is just waiting to be planted. Take advantage of the rain forecast and get those potatoes in the earth! </div>
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Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-81997191411053325192013-04-16T11:39:00.001-05:002013-04-16T11:39:53.678-05:00Gearing up for Spring! Although it's still frozen out there, spring is right around the corner. Let's get ready for another year of community gardening here in Moose Jaw!<br />
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If you are interested in joining our gardens, call (306-692-1916) or email (gardens.hungermj@sasktel.net) right away to get on the waitlist. By the end of April we'll have all the membership sorted out and know what plots are available. If you've already called, be patient! The waitlist is long. The coordinator calls everyone on the list, even if there ends up not being space this season.<br />
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If you are a returning gardener, we'll be getting together next week for our first membership meeting. We'll be taking plot fees, signing membership forms and otherwise getting ready for the new season. Here are the details about our upcoming meetings:<br />
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HOME STREET RETURNING GARDENERS<br />
Tuesday, April 23, 7PM<br />
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GREY AVENUE RETURNING GARDENERS<br />
Wednesday, April 24, 7PM<br />
Zion United Church<br />
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As always, if you have questions, give the coordinator a call at the office 306 - 692 - 1916. See you next week!<br />
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<br />Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-78844637065920161842013-02-11T15:24:00.003-06:002013-02-11T15:26:00.710-06:00Get to know the Gardens!Wondering what the Yara Community Gardens are all about? Check out this fantastic video done by a supportive community member and get acquainted with our program!<br />
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<br />Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-76077185728868706262013-02-06T22:28:00.000-06:002013-02-06T22:28:20.333-06:00The Community Gardens Need Your Help!<br />
For the past seven years, the Yara Community Gardens have flourished in Moose Jaw. Home to over 125 individuals, families and clubs, our gardens provide space for people to grow local, pesticide-free produce. We host student volunteers, offer free environmental education for kids, provide space for new Canadians to grow culturally appropriate food, and daily celebrate Saskatchewan’s rich agricultural heritage with our seniors.<br />
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But this could all change this Monday February 11 2013 at City Council. Council will vote whether or not “the Home Street location [will] be made available for development,” or in other words – sold.<br />
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Will you help support the Community Gardens and their work on Home Street? You can write a letter of support, come to the City Council Meeting at 6:30pm (wearing green!) or contact your City Councillors. Let’s show our municipal government that Community Gardens are important to Moose Javians!<br />
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Contact Sarah Varey at Hunger in Moose Jaw for more information.<br />
Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-54464939190682713742012-10-17T10:11:00.000-05:002012-10-17T10:11:10.330-05:00HibernatingWell, we're packing it in for the winter. It's been an especially fruitful year - two farmer's markets, lunch workshops, pumpkin festival and a membership numbering over 125. I've thoroughly enjoyed the season and look forward to next April when we'll start up again. Have a wonderful winter!<br />
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If you have any questions about our program or would like to put your name on the waitlist for a garden plot, please contact Hunger in Moose Jaw at 692-1916. <br />
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Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-41030858305167083152012-10-05T15:28:00.000-05:002012-10-05T15:28:07.989-05:00Wrapping up the Garden SeasonThanksgiving is this coming weekend which means the garden season is almost at an end. It's time to dig those last potatoes and carrots, save your seeds and start preparing for winter. <br />
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It's been a very bountiful season this year, especially with our two farmer's markets and pumpkin festival, and I think we can all feel very proud of our achievements. The community gardens have been in Moose Jaw now for seven seasons and with each year our gardens gains momentum, becomes more self-sustaining and the community is knitted together. Truly, our project is a fantastic success. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers - the gardeners, steering committee, neighbours - and to our generous sponsors - Yara Belle Plaine and our community partners. <br />
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The final work bee of the season is scheduled for <strong>Saturday October 13.</strong> We're meeting <strong>10 - 12noon at Home Street </strong>and<strong> 1 - 3pm on Grey Ave</strong>. The deadline to have your garden cleaned up is <strong>October 15th</strong>. <br />
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Any questions as the season wraps up, give me a call or send me an email. See you at the work bee!<br />
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Last Saturday, we welcomed over 400 people to the Grey Avenue Gardens for our first ever Pumpkin Harvest Festival. Between the 350 pumpkins (harvested with the help of our friends at Peacock Collegiate) and the abundance of straw bales, the event was cozy, welcoming and a whole lot of fun.<br />
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We served 300 bowls of chili, listened to wonderful music by Just the Two of Us, Doug Shepard and Megan Nash and made good use of the many fun kids activities. It was so great to see the community come together, young and old, to celebrate the harvest with us. Thanks for coming! <br />
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Between the sale of our pumpkins and your donations we were able to raise over $2200.00 at this event. Wow! All the funds raised will go directly back into the garden. <br />
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We still have a few pumpkins left here at the office. If you want an extra one, drop by today or Tuesday. <br />
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<br />Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-49565999523910670182012-09-27T12:21:00.001-05:002012-09-27T12:21:48.299-05:00Pumpkin Harvest FestivalThis Saturday, September 29th, swing by the Grey Avenue Community Gardens for our 1st Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival! The event runs 11 - 2pm.<div>
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<span class="BodyText">I would like to commend the community garden projects for food banks as the growing season comes to an end. Over the past few years, community gardens designed to produce food for those who need it in the community have been increasingly springing up — here in Moose Jaw with Grow-a-Row program, throughout the province and around the world.</span><br />
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<span class="BodyText">Maintained by volunteers, community members and organizations, these gardens offer increased food security while promoting community involvement and sustainable development. The nutritious produce is available for anyone, often donated to food banks and organizations.</span><br />
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<span class="BodyText">Summertime is often a slow period for food banks. With people away on holidays and busy with summer plans, food banks often experience a reduction in donations until people are back to their normal routines in fall.</span><br />
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<span class="BodyText">In addition, such gardens can beautify communities, adding lush greens where bland, empty lots once existed. Though vandalism is a natural fear, these gardens can often create the opposite effect. For example, further down my alley there were frequent acts of vandalism. The people living in the area got together and made a plan to fix up the back alley. They transformed the area by adding flowers, bright colours, and painted signs. The plan worked, deterring people from harming their property. The gardens can give people something to be proud of in their community.</span><br />
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<span class="BodyText">I was also impressed to discover the Farmers Market for Charity put on twice a year here in Moose Jaw. With a portion of the proceeds going to community organizations, this is another great use of the land and an inspiring effort in supporting food security.</span><br />
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<span class="BodyText">I think it’s great to see the wide demographic that contributes to these gardens. From veteran gardeners sharing their wisdom and teaching others how to sustain their own gardens, or university students setting up gardens on campus, there is a place for everyone to contribute.</span><br />
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<span class="BodyText">It means time in the sun, being a part of a community, and the rewarding end result of tasty fruits and veggies. I hope these gardens will continue to generate momentum. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to these gardens this year. Cheers to lush gardens and full tummies for all.</span></div>
Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-69163018615826431702012-09-17T12:02:00.003-05:002012-09-17T12:02:56.931-05:00Last Membership Meeting of the Season<br />
Where has the summer gone? The first mild frost hit last night, the leaves are turning and we've all eaten more than our share of tomatoes. It's been a rich summer and now, autumn is here.<br />
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<strong>Membership Meeting</strong><br />
<strong>Thursday, September 20th</strong><br />
<strong>7PM</strong><br />
<strong>Hunger in Moose Jaw office</strong><br />
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We'll be voting on the steering committee reps, talking about our upcoming Pumpkin Harvest Festival (on September 29th) and clean-up. <br />
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This is an important meeting, so please plan on being there! See you soon!Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-67706783154193910502012-09-05T13:31:00.002-05:002012-09-05T13:31:19.583-05:00Gearing up for our Fall Farmer's Market for CharityLast month our neighbours, friends and family gathered on Home Street for our August Farmer's Market for Charity. We had so much support, in fact, that we were able to raise more money at a single market than ever before. Together, we raised $3485 by selling our produce, baking, preserves and art - wow! Perhaps even more importantly, more people stayed and visited, more kids had their face painted, and more gardeners lent a hand. It was a success on all fronts.<br />
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So let's get together again! This Saturday, September 8 is our Fall Farmer's Market for Charity from 8:30 - 12noon on the 200 block of Home Street West. We'll have potatoes and beets, squash and tomatoes (and almost everything else too!). Come early but stay for the coffee, music and a stroll through the garden. See you then!<br />
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Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-38865290257463454672012-08-22T12:11:00.003-05:002012-08-22T12:11:54.606-05:00Preserving the Harvest: An Introduction in Canning with Kerganos RestaurantNext Monday, August 27th we are excited to partner with<a href="http://kerganos.com/" target="_blank"> Kerganos Restaurant</a> to offer "Preserving the Harvest: An Introduction in Canning." This informal workshop will be held at the Hunger in Moose Jaw kitchen and has space for 6 participants. The class will run from 7PM - 9PM.Space is filling up - so if you are a community gardener and interested in learning something new, call today!<br />
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<a href="http://kerganos.com/" target="_blank">Kerganos'</a> owner Tim is excited to teach participants how to prepare and preserve beet borscht with ingredients found within our own gardens. Tim is full of fantastic tips and ready to inspire participants towards tastier, fresher food - all winter long. Don't miss out learning from one of Moose Jaw's best local chefs! <br />
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Thanks <a href="http://kerganos.com/" target="_blank">Kerganos</a> for volunteering your time and knowledge to help preserve this age-old craft of canning!<br />
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Coordinatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04205965723121323056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430443571400783422.post-52902587394590607432012-07-30T16:37:00.002-05:002012-07-30T16:37:19.728-05:00Preparing for the Farmer's Market for CharityThe beans are ready to pick, zucchini is plentiful and beets are just perfect for making beet pickles. You know what that means - our fifth annual Farmer's Market is just around the corner.<br />
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This annual tradition is a summer highlight for me, and for many gardeners too. In the wee hours of the morning, we close off the street, bring out wheelbarrows of beets, potatoes, carrots and swiss chard, set up table after table of delicious home-made baking and welcome our neighbours to join us. Hundreds of people peruse our markets, chatting over coffee, strolling through the gardens and picking up a zucchini or two.<br />
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Our community gardeners love the city of Moose Jaw. That's why all the proceeds go back into our community with 25% going to Riverside Mission, 25% to Hunger in Moose Jaw's Nutrition Program and 50% going back into our gardens program. Other community-minded businesses are getting on board too - in fact our coffee this year is being donated by our very own Java Express. <br />
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August 18, September 8<br />
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<br />As part of the <a href="http://festivalofwords.com/" target="_blank">Saskatchewan Festival of Words</a>, this Saturday July 21st, Moose Jaw will be welcoming the renowned food author - dee Hobsbawn-Smith. To our delight, dee will be speaking in Crescent Park's amphitheatre on local food. The event is free, open to the public, and promises to entice your taste buds. Come on out from 12 - 1:15pm (and feel free to bring your lunch!). <br />
<br />Here's a little bit about dee, to get you acquainted (courtesy of her <a href="http://curiouscook.net/" target="_blank">website</a>): <br />
<br /><strong><em>dee Hobsbawn-Smith is a farmer’s daughter who has cultivated her passion for food into multi-faceted culinary career. Her work as a classically trained chef, caterer, talented baker and restaurateur has been succeeded by a second successful career as a best-selling author, award-winning food writer and popular culinary educator and speaker. dee is a fifth-generation prairie dweller and she has two sons.</em> </strong><br />
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