Vancouver Food Network

Gardeners interested in improving access to healthy food — and helping others grow their own — are invited to take a four-part Growing Groceries Mentor Program.

The series will focus on training gardeners to train others. Topics will include selecting garden sites, vegetable gardening, irrigation and soils, pest management, working with community groups and technical resources.

People who complete the course will be matched with neighborhood associations, schools, churches and emergency food groups and community garden sites. The program is sponsored by Clark County Public Health and the Washington State University Clark County Extension.

The training sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12 and April 9. The site is the Portal Cafe, 2007 E. 12th St. A $50 fee covers the sessions and course materials. Scholarships may be available. An optional $5 CD includes additional publications and resources. Bring a sack lunch.

To register, contact Carolyn Gorden at (360) 397-6060, ext. 7718, or carolyn.gordon@clark.wa.gov.

Posted Saturday, January 1, 2011 | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

On Monday, January 18th, VanRidge Garden Club will hold its January meeting.

The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the program. After the meeting, usually lasting 30-45 minutes, the program is presented. The program usually last 30-60 minutes, depending on the subject, after which potluck lunch is enjoyed by all.

You are welcome to come for the entire meeting or just the program. You are also welcome to participate in the potluck lunch (bring a lunch item if you wish).

The program will be a workshop for planting seeds and rootings led by Jackie Johnson. This is a member participation workshop. Many will be preparing for planting for our May plant sale.

There is no fee but visitors are encouraged to also bring a lunch item if staying for the potluck lunch.

Location:
Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene
801 N.E. 194th Street
Ridgefield, Washington 98642
(Fairgrounds exit from I-5, north on Tenth Avenue to 194th Street)

Posted Thursday, January 14, 2010 | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

It is winter now but spring is coming, and it is time to start thinking about vegetable gardens.

To fill the need for more garden space and education about gardening, a forum to discuss local food garden options will be held at Luepke Center on Tuesday, January 12th.

The public is invited to a community forum to hear about the changes in the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department Community Garden Program and to discuss local food garden options. Discussion is planned to include changes to the community garden program and food gardens in neighborhood parks.

Representatives from the Growing Groceries Mentor Program (new from the Clark County Public Health Department), citizens who started the Rose Village Community Garden,

The forum is scheduled for 7 p.m., Jan. 12, at Luepke Center Community Room, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.

Contact: Jane Tesner Kleiner, Parks Manager, (360) 619.1113

More information about the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Department community and food garden program is available on the website at http://www.vanclarkparks-rec.org/. Click on "Community Gardens" under "Facilities & Locations.:

Posted Wednesday, January 6, 2010 | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

On Monday, September 22nd, VanRidge Garden Club will hold its September meeting.

The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the program. After the meeting, usually lasting 30-45 minutes, the program is presented. The program usually last 30-60 minutes, depending on the subject, after which potluck lunch is enjoyed by all.

You are welcome to come for the entire meeting or just the program. You are also welcome to participate in the potluck lunch (bring a lunch item if you wish).

The program will be "Culinary Herbs."
- Harvesting, drying, preserving
- Herb hot and cold teas, oils and vinegars
- Herbs in jams, jellies, preserves, condiments
- Herbs in quick breads, muffins, desserts
- Herb wines
Plus a variety of tastings to whet your appetite to do your own thing.

There is no fee but visitors are encouraged to also bring a lunch item if staying for the potluck lunch.

Location:
Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene
801 N.E. 194th Street
Ridgefield, Washington 98642
(Fairgrounds exit from I-5, north on Tenth Avenue to 194th Street)

Posted Wednesday, September 16, 2009 | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)

On August 13th, Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms in Virginia's Shenodah Valley will be speaking in Portland. Salatin's family owned completely organic farm is featured in Omnivore's Delight by Michael Pollan.

Portland's Hollywood Farmer's Market's website states Salatin "will be speaking on the importance of the plant-animal symbiosis to heal the landscape, the community and the eater." He will also discuss farmers markets and supporting local farmers by patronizing those markets.

When

Where

Friendship Masonic Center
5626 NE Alameda Street (located at 57th and NE Sandy Blvd.)
Parking is across the street on Alameda Street
The Masonic Center is serviced by bus lines #12 and #71

Cost

$25 includes pastries and beverage with proceeds benefitting Hollywood Farmers Market.

For more information

• Ticket and event info http://www.hollywoodfarmersmarket.org/
• Polyface Farms http://www.polyfacefarms.com/

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2009 | Permalink | TrackBacks (0)