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Monthly Archives: June 2011

Barbara and Russ Wegner (Tamla Gardens) – Growers

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Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mary Siebert
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Barbara and Russ Wegner live in East Vancouver and maintain Tamla Gardens, a beautiful, award-winning garden. Barbara loves to grow anything that she can in the Pacific Northwest, but a few of her favorites are tomatoes, hot peppers, squashes, corn, … Continue reading →

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“Vanishing of the Bees”: Q&A with the experts

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Mary Siebert
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Check out this great Q&A with beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes, answering questions all about bees, Colony Collapse Disorder, and a new film called “Vanishing of the Bees.”


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  • 2013 Calender May 4, 2013
    Filed under: Calendar
    Mary Siebert
  • Backyard Bounty featured in the Slow Food USA blog September 19, 2011
    Backyard Bounty has broken onto the national stage! The Slow Food USA blog published an article a few weeks ago highlighting Backyard Bounty Co-op and regional Food Hubs as two examples of innovative, collaborative models that can help drive the … Continue reading →
    Mary Siebert
  • Terri’s Cherry Tomato Salad September 19, 2011
    When it comes to tomatoes, Backyard Bounty Co-op is all about diversity–between Terri Gillingham, Nina Kerr-Brant, Mary Siebert, and occassional other tomato contributors our tomato display sported winners of all shapes, sizes, colors, and varieties. Terri’s mixed cherry tomatoes were … Continue reading →
    Mary Siebert
  • Zucchini Meatloaf September 18, 2011
    Finding herself with a number of rather LARGE zucchini’s on her hands, Backyard Bounty Co-op member Nina Kerr-Bryant adapted this recipe, to the delight of her friends and family. We passed the recipe out at our market booth to anyone looking … Continue reading →
    Mary Siebert
  • 4th Plain Festival a smash — can’t wait for the next market! July 20, 2011
    We had a great time at the 4th Plain International Food Festival earlier this month! We got to meet lots of neighbors, sample some tasty tidbits from Vancouver restaurants, and we just about sold out of our fruits, veggies, and … Continue reading →
    Mary Siebert
  • Barbara and Russ Wegner (Tamla Gardens) – Growers June 8, 2011
    Barbara and Russ Wegner live in East Vancouver and maintain Tamla Gardens, a beautiful, award-winning garden. Barbara loves to grow anything that she can in the Pacific Northwest, but a few of her favorites are tomatoes, hot peppers, squashes, corn, … Continue reading →
    Mary Siebert
  • “Vanishing of the Bees”: Q&A with the experts June 7, 2011
    Check out this great Q&A with beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes, answering questions all about bees, Colony Collapse Disorder, and a new film called “Vanishing of the Bees.” Filed under: News and Views
    Mary Siebert
  • No land, no problem…become a windowfarmer! May 29, 2011
    Check out this great website all about windowfarms! There are lots of variations, but windowfarms are “vertical hydroponic farming system for year-round indoor growing inside windows.” Seems like a great way to grow more food in urban areas–not to mention … Continue reading →
    Mary Siebert
  • BBC Grower Terri Gillingham on the importance of community gardens May 24, 2011
    Just over a week ago, American Building Community (ABC) hosted a garden party and open house to celebrate the completion of the Village Plaza Garden, a brand-new (and absolutely beautiful!) community garden in the Rose Village Neighborhood. ABC received a grant … Continue reading →
    Mary Siebert
  • Terri Gillingham – Grower May 24, 2011
    Filed under: Growers, Meet our Members
    Mary Siebert
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