Who are We?

All residents with a permanent Tahsis mailing address are eligible to apply for a plot at the Tahsis Community Garden. Message us on facebook or speak with any of the Directors to apply. The garden is located in the mobile home park, 8G Rugged Mountain Road, PO Box 218, Tahsis BC V0P 1X0

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

LEARN ~ CREATE ~ GROW!

LEARN ~ CREATE ~ GROW!

Have you registered for the CHILDREN'S SUMMER GARDEN PROGRAM yet?

This is a free program for CMESS students 6 and up, preregistration required as class ...size is limited.

Runs every Wed starting July 11th to Aug 29 from 10 - 12 noon at the Tahsis Community Garden.

Outdoor activities, environmentallly friendly arts & crafts AND garden fun.

Msg traci.ann.berg@gmail.com for more info.

Monday, July 9, 2012

July in the Garden

 I believe this is some sort of fancy kale?

Sophia, the garden girl

After bugging her dad to spray her with the hose, he obliged

Some Tahsis-themed "flower pots"

Looking very lush

 The foxgloves are lovely and really draw the bees to our space

Tomatoes in the greenhouse

Gareth standing next to the garlic he helped plant last fall

The garlic scapes are so beautiful

The Farm to School bed is really filling in

I can't tell if this is one of "our" bees, but there are lots around right now!

The colours in the garden are amazing right now

Squash blossom

Cauliflower

Make sure to pick a berry or two for a little treat next time you drop by!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Busy Bees Buzzing around the garden

Today's work party was very productive, I won't try to name each contributing member, there were so many people out and about, having fun and working together on several key projects. 


More weedwacking was done, the place is looking very tidy!


Weeding weeding weeding, this is Traci working on her paths.


Tearing up and starting with an empty space for our decorative rock garden bed under our holly tree,
shown here where Gareth and Sophia are checking out a handful of worms. 




A few welcome splashes of colour and art have been added to our garden


A temporary yet functional solution to our soft gravel dilemma that was plaguing our gardeners who use motorized wheelchairs or scooters - salvaged plywood with donated shingles for traction


Erv came and redistributed several loads of fill that is now in the right spot for assembling our 2nd garden shed, boy that is better than using wheelbarrows, for sure!


Our gorgeous sign handpainted by artist and gardener Traci is now proudly displayed
on one of our garden gates


We received several heirloom tomato plants and broccoli from a local garden enthusiast, thanks to Liz B!  After the peek inside your own personal greenhouse and garden, I will be coming to you for lots of advice!


Alisa and Sophia enjoy a cuddle by the fire


The Farm to School bed is thriving, even though we need more sun!


The fire was tended and we got rid of a good amount of our burn pile, the hosereel was inspected and we know what parts we need, The Howell kids made a fairy house just for fun, and countless other activities were going on all around.

We had a very special visit from 2 slug killers, Buttercup and Dudley.
They went right to work and left for home with full bellies.
We are all absolutely charmed by these ducks, who started their lives in the incubator in Mrs. S's Kindergarten to grade 3 room. 

HUGE THANK YOUS to everyone who comes out and works so hard on our wonderful, peaceful blossoming garden.  This group inspires true community spirit.  


Thursday, June 21, 2012

Ta da!

Silvie reports on a delicious first harvest:
"Easter egg radishes (there are white ones too but I ate them while at the garden), arugula and the heirloom butterhead lettuce.   I dressed the greens with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of white balsamic, salt and pepper.  Perfect."




Sunday, June 17, 2012

Congratulations Bill and Sharon

Two of our Gardeners are celebrating something very special this weekend. 
Happy 50th anniversary to the Carpenters!

Thanks Roger!

Wow, what a difference 5 hours of weedwacking can make! 
Roger, the garden looks like it's had a major face lift.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012