Tag Archives: permaculture

‘Lease-proof’ farm construction – with Natasha Danenhower

Posted by Danika Watson on April 22, 2025

Natasha Danenhower is a Red Seal Carpenter operating in the southern interior of BC, on the unceded territory of the Syilx and Sməlqmíx peoples. She currently operates SUN MUD JOY studio, where she executes custom carpentry projects using natural building approaches. Her recent work includes small-scale infrastructure for farmers on leased land, as well as renovations, a house deconstruction and custom furniture. Natasha called in to speak with us from her home in Cawston, BC, after a day of pruning peaches for her neighbour. Natasha has always had one foot in the agricultural world, but her journey in carpentry began … Continue reading ‘Lease-proof’ farm construction – with Natasha Danenhower →

FEB 22, 2025 – Slocan Park, BC – Perennial Propagation Fair & Scion Exchange

Posted by Kim Watt on January 14, 2025

Join us on February 22nd to learn all about perennial plant propagation! This free, full-day event in Slocan Park will feature four different speakers sharing their extensive propagation knowledge – from growing trees from seed, rooting hardwood cuttings, multi-grafting fruit trees, and growing native plants. This event will also feature a Scion Exchange – an opportunity to swap plant cuttings (aka scionwood) with others in the community. Bring cuttings of your favorite trees and shrubs, and take home new varieties to add to your own garden or orchard. Do you have an heirloom fruit tree you think others should try … Continue reading FEB 22, 2025 – Slocan Park, BC – Perennial Propagation Fair & Scion Exchange →

We called it Sum-nuw

Posted by Jared Qwustenuxun Williams on July 17, 2024

There is an island in the Salish Sea that connects to another smaller Island. These two Islands are connected by two long sandy beaches that surround a lagoon that is situated directly between the islands. Not many places on our coast are more appealing for a canoe village site. There are a dozen or so soft sand landing sites all around the smaller island and even in the small lagoon. Hundreds of canoes would have once lined these beaches. Cooking fires would cover the rocky places processing an endless amount of shellfish that would grow on the sandy shoreline. There … Continue reading We called it Sum-nuw →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for lease at Cresta Roca Farm – Gabriola Island, BC

Posted by Kiyomi Ito on July 02, 2024

We always have new land opportunities coming into our inventory, some of which aren’t on our blog yet! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at bclmp@youngagrarians.org to learn about the latest opportunities and to access free B.C. Land Matching Program services in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Cresta Roca Farm is a 5-acre permaculture farm located on Gabriola Island, BC. The farm is home to herds and flocks of animals – goats, horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks and geese. The farmers specialize in breeding heritage poultry (namely, Lavender Orpingtons) and registered Nigerian Dwarf goats with a focus on conformation and … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1/2 acre for lease at Cresta Roca Farm – Gabriola Island, BC →

My very first sp’e’qum tu speenhw

Posted by Jared Qwustenuxun Williams on June 17, 2024

Many of us GenX/Millennials were taught in grade school that Indigenous people were basic hunter gatherers, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Speenhw* is great example of Indigenous agriculture, or permaculture, or maybe just culture. See speenhw is grown in p’hwulhp* meadows and grasslands which date back thousands of years. Dendrochronological data, basically the rings found in the p’hwulhp, show annual burning of the grasslands going back generations. Burning that made way for the speenhw to grow. Certain family members would specialize in looking after their family’s fields. By breaking apart the dirt into square mats, and rolling … Continue reading My very first sp’e’qum tu speenhw →

AUG 17, 2024: WINNIPEG, MB – Garden Tour, Fall Seeding and Potluck with Audrey Logan of Dehydration Nations

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 13, 2024

You’re invited to a garden tour, fall seeding and potluck in Winnipeg, Manitoba! Come for the tour, stay for new community connections and share a potluck meal with Audrey Logan of Dehydration Nations. Join us for a morning of tending the land and helping with fall seed sowing while learning from Audrey’s gardening wisdom on August 17th at the Spirit Park Community Gardens. Audrey will share her permaculture knowledge and introduce the group to the food and medicine she’s been tending in her plot. WHEN: Aug 17, 2024 | 9am-1pm LOCATION: Treaty 1 Territory | Spirit Park Community Gardens at … Continue reading AUG 17, 2024: WINNIPEG, MB – Garden Tour, Fall Seeding and Potluck with Audrey Logan of Dehydration Nations →

SEPT 14, 2024: MOOSE JAW, SK – Farm Tour and BBQ Potluck at Wakamow Valley Community Food Farm

Posted by Lourdes Still on May 13, 2024

You’re invited to a farm tour and BBQ potluck in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan! Join us for an afternoon celebrating summer’s bounty at Wakamow Valley Community Food Farm. The Wakamow Valley Community Food Farm is a one-acre garden and orchard that hosts farm tours and educational workshops to help strengthen local food systems and gardening knowledge. Come for the tour, stay for new community connections, storytelling, and the BBQ potluck. We’ll also learn about the YA Apprenticeship Program and hear from Danilo, a participant in the program. WHEN: Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 12-4pm LOCATION: Treaty 4 Territory. Mosaic Community Food … Continue reading SEPT 14, 2024: MOOSE JAW, SK – Farm Tour and BBQ Potluck at Wakamow Valley Community Food Farm →

YA Business Mentorship Network – Sunflowers Urban Farm

Posted by Tori Ames on November 23, 2023

Young Agrarians is celebrating the tenth year of the Business Mentorship Network (BMN) program in BC and the second year of the program in the Prairies! The BMN offers business mentorships to a diverse array of new and young farmers. Through one-on-one mentorship, peer networks and online workshops young farmers develop the skills necessary to operate ecologically sustainable and financially viable farm businesses. Application intake for BC mentees is now CLOSED. Limited seats available for AB, MB and SK mentees – APPLY NOW! Mentor applications (paid position) are accepted year-round. Check out the Business Mentorship Network page for more information! … Continue reading YA Business Mentorship Network – Sunflowers Urban Farm →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ Acre for Whole-Systems Farming – Walhachin, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on November 16, 2023

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND Nestled in a valley beside the pristine Deadman River, a fenced one-acre garden – part of the Deadman Acres Farm – lies full of potential, awaiting a new farmer. Deadman Acres operates on unceded Secwepemc territory and landholders Natalie and Tanner would like to respectfully acknowledge the local Skeetchestn Band who have called this area home since time immemorial. Deadman Acres is an 80-acre farm set … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 1+ Acre for Whole-Systems Farming – Walhachin, BC →

LAND OPPORTUNITY: 6+ Acres of Organic Pastures – Vernon, BC

Posted by Pascale Schittecatte on August 10, 2023 2 Comments

We have more land opportunities than what is listed here! Get in touch with a Land Matcher at land@youngagrarians.org to access our full land inventory and B.C. Land Matching Program support in your region. ABOUT THE LAND This 20-acre property sits in a picturesque little neighbourhood facing west, just above the BX Ranchlands of Vernon, BC. The landholders operate a successful orchard business and pilates studio from the property, and have several acres of land which they are looking to lease. The farmland on the property has been certified organic for the last three years, and the landholders have undertaken an immense amount … Continue reading LAND OPPORTUNITY: 6+ Acres of Organic Pastures – Vernon, BC →