Bed Maker Job Posted

The hiring process has begun for a person to build the 40 raised beds for the garden.
Poster says -

"Tahsis Literacy Society/ Community Garden

BIDS REQUESTED

For the BUILDING AND INSTALLATION

Of 40 RAISED GARDEN BEDS

For the

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Materials Provided

Applicants should have:

Good Carpentry skills

Ability to work quickly and efficiently

References or examples of previous work

For specifications and to submit bids

Contact Michelle Kowalchuk

250-934-6226

or email michelletahsis@cablerocket.com

Closing date for bids is June 30, 2010.

Funding provided through the

"Produce to Remote Communities Initiative" "

Things on hold

The lease is not finalized. The garden is waiting for that.

First Contribution

Several hardware stores were contacted to ask for donations for the Tahsis Community Garden. Home Hardware gets the award for the first to come through with a contribution. They donated two hose attachments and two pairs of gloves. A $35.00 donation. Many thanks.

VIHA announcement

Photo: Jani and Caryl from VIHA

Last night a public meeting was held to review the results of the survey done in the winter. Also at the meeting, VIHA representatives announced that Tahsis has received a grant of $25,000.00 from the provincial government for the Produce Availability in Remote Communities Initiative to use in the production of local food. This money will cover most of the costs of establishing a community garden (beds, shed, fence etc.) and will build a greenhouse for year round production.

Sign up Numbers

As of today we have 18 people signed up and 2 more applications expected back. There is the 20 we hoped for for a start.

Thanks to many

Thanks to all the people who made the workshops such a good time. Alisa and Terry for great presentations. Bill for putting up a gazebo which ensured perfect weather. Karli, Debbie and Michelle for bringing great snacks. Tena for giving us a place to make coffee (even if we did fail twice). Angie for police escort of the garden models. And for the rest of you who showed up. It was a worthwhile time.

May 1st Gardening Workshops - Success!

We had a great turnout, and we all enjoyed the very informative workshops, on composting and building raised beds. Thank you to our presenters Alisa and Terry!