Share this!One of the many perks to living on a rural island is that there’s space, and lots of it. Which means lots of space to grow your own food! Last week, I visited Texada Island and helped my dad figure out what to do with his plentiful apple harvest. Lucky for me, this meant experimenting in the kitchen with sweet, delicious orchard apples. Of course, this doesn’t mean you have to go out...
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Share this!Wild Foods provide us with an opportunity to disengage from the mighty dollar and enjoy nature’s broad and luxurious bounty. This article is not intended as a foraging guide; always consult a botanist or expert forager. The following are three tried-and-true substitutions for pricey foods: 1. No: Coconut water. Yes: Fresh tree sap While coconut water is full of electrolytes, minerals...
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Share this!It’s coming. Legislation that will legalize recreational marijuana is a year away, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tells us. Medical marijuana has been legal since 2001. Plans for large-scale legal grows are in the works for Powell River. And let’s get real: it’s likely been Powell River’s biggest agricultural crop for 40 years. Here, Dan Clarke, the director of...
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Share this!Powell River is blessed with ideal growing conditions for many plants. But does you feel your green thumb is more a shade of pale, withered brown – like the last plants you tried to grow? We share your pain. It can be done! Even the least green among us can grow enough greens to provide a pretty regular fresh salad. Here’s how. (Scroll to the bottom to get a free e-book!)...
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Share this!When I first started writing ‘Adventures in Powell River’, I received a flood of suggestions about the adventures Bob and I should do. One of these came from our friend Chris who suggested we “shop the farmers market, pick from your garden, forage, and cook a 100% local meal.” And then of course, invite Chris for dinner. So we were on board with that, and thought it could...
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Share this! Bob and I are rookie gardeners. We’re only in our third year of having a veggie garden so we have lots to learn. Powell River’s gardening community is very supportive and eager to offer tips and answer questions. One of the best ways to connect with Powell River gardeners is the Powell River Food Security Project’s annual Edible Garden Tour. It’s...
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