Deck the halls with medlar
Did you know there is a medieval fruit among us? There are a couple of places in Victoria where you’ll happen across medlar trees.
Did you know there is a medieval fruit among us? There are a couple of places in Victoria where you’ll happen across medlar trees.
While the harvest is complete, our work is not finished. There is always something to be done, especially as this year winds down and we begin preparing for 2021. In the upcoming year, we will continue to plant seeds in our community (both literally and metaphorically).
Whether you’re new to seed saving or a seed saving expert, you may have a few questions about the best way to use our Seed Library resource.
This year, fruit is running a bit behind schedule. Mother Nature has put her thumb on the scale and while our tree stewards have managed to keep accurate records from years past, in response to changes in the season fruit is ripening a week to ten days later than expected.
2019 End of Season Report View our 2019 End of Season Report.
Community Gardens Report Results of an online survey to all community gardens in Victoria, seeking information about current garden membership, barriers to entry and issues of accessibility. VIEW THE FULL … Continued
You’re Invited! To LifeCycles Annual General Meeting June 9th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm at the Central Library Branch Community Room 735 Broughton Street all are welcome to attend AGENDA AND … Continued
Growing Schools Outdoor Educator Anticipated Start Date: week of February 26 Location: Victoria, BC Hours per week: 20 Wage: $16-18/hr (experience dependent) Application deadline: February 12, 2018 Please attach a … Continued
Food Literacy Report During the summer of 2017, Victoria Cool Aid’s Downtown Community Centre (DCC) and LifeCycles Project Society collaborated on a Food Literacy Pilot Project. A full report on … Continued
Sustaining Ourselves from a Healthy “Urban Orchard” Summer’s here! Soon many of us will seek shade under the venerable fruit trees that shelter so many of our local backyards. Hiding … Continued