CGN blog: Jojo’s Community Garden
This is the sixth piece in an ongoing CGN’s blog. This blog will be filled with snapshots of the network, garden activities, garden profiles, coordinator profiles & more! This post is about Jojo’s Community Garden, which sits on the land of Jo-Jo’s pizzeria on Stittsville’s Main Street . The post is written by Nancy Moir […]
Just Food’s Powering for Prosperity Awards Nomination
We are so thankful to be nominated for the 2018 Powering for Prosperity Awards. Just Food was nominated for the completion of a 10kW solar panel shed that you can find on our property! See below for information and videos on the project here! Powering for Prosperity Award Staying true to the ambition for vibrant, […]
February 2018 Newsletter
February 2018 Newsletter Food News and Events in the Ottawa Region Just Food News and Events 1. March 12, 19, 28 | 10 Metre Diet – Backyard Food Production 2. March 13 | Permaculture Workshop 3. April 29 | Celebrate 15 years with Just Food! 4. Food Distribution Options enhanced at Ottawa Food Hub 5. […]
CGN blog: Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Program
This is the fifth piece in an ongoing CGN’s blog. This blog will be filled with snapshots of the network, garden activities, garden profiles, coordinator profiles & more! This post is about Norman Johnston Secondary Alternate Program, where indoor and outdoor gardens and even a greenhouse are used to teach students more than just gardening […]
CGN blog: Growing Up Organic
This is the fourth piece in an ongoing CGN’s blog. This blog will be filled with snapshots of the network, garden activities, garden profiles, coordinator profiles & more! This post is about Growing Up Organic, a garden and farm-based educational program for children and youth. The post is written by Nancy Moir at her blog […]
COG ECO FARM DAY 2018: Feb 24-25, Cornwall, ON
The Canadian Organic Growers are hosting ECO FARM DAY 2018 on Feb 24-25 in Cornwall, ON. This year’s theme is ADAPTATION. Feb 24: Keynote address, 40 exhibitor trade show, organic lunch and a dozen workshops relating to plants, livestock, and soils. Also a reception dinner and screening of the new documentary Modified, by Aube Giroux, […]
Become a Just Food Board Member!
Just Food seeks volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors! Just Food seeks dedicated food systems volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors (terms are typically 3 years in duration, and can be renewed once to a 6-year maximum). We welcome people from diverse backgrounds, and in this call, we are looking […]
CGN Blog: Senior Organic Gardeners
This is the third piece in an ongoing CGN blog. This blog will be filled with snapshots of the network, garden activities, garden profiles, coordinator profiles & more! This post is about the fantastic Canadian Organic Growers program Senior Organic Gardeners. The post is written by Nancy Moir at her blog Grown In My BackYard.
CGN Blog: Woodpark Common Ground Garden
This is the second piece in an ongoing CGN’s blog. This blog will be filled with snapshots of the network, garden activities, garden profiles, coordinator profiles & more! This post is about the Woodpark Common Ground Garden, located on NCC Urban Lands close to the Lincoln Fields’ Station in Wood Park. The post is written […]
CGN Blog: Explore Lexington Green Life Gardens
This is the CGN’s first ever blog post! This blog will be filled with snapshots of the network, garden activities, garden profiles, coordinator profiles & more! Our inaugural blog post is on Lexington Green Life gardens at 507 Riverdale Avenue, the post is written by Nancy Moir at her blog Grown In My BackYard.
