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The Market Gardener workshop in Victoria March 16

Submitted by Peter Johnston on March 7, 2014 - 8:49am

Young Agrarians presents Jean-Martin Fortier Market Garden Workshop Tour
VICTORIA

Learn six figure farming for small plots from Jean-Martin Fortier, one of
Canada's rock star young farmers (and our very own Eliot Coleman 2.0).
Jean-Martin marries smart, intensive farming with solid business sense all
while finding time to enjoy life.

another ferry update

Submitted by Peter Johnston on March 6, 2014 - 8:50pm

I spoke to Elgin McKillop this week, and he will be sending me some photos of the refit of Centurion VII to post on the website. I'll let you know when they are there.

Our Isle & Times-April issue released

Submitted by Terry on March 3, 2014 - 11:38am

Event Date:

Mar 31 2014 - 10:00am

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Our Isle & Times Deadline-April issue

Submitted by Terry on March 3, 2014 - 11:38am

Event Date:

Mar 23 2014 - 11:59pm

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Austin Bigsby

Submitted by Peter Johnston on March 2, 2014 - 5:58pm

Austin slipped away peacefully shortly after 3pm today (Sunday).

Burial is planned for 3:30 Tuesday afternoon at the cemetery. His grave will be dug 9:30 Tuesday morning, if you'd like to help.

quick response from WPM

Submitted by Peter Johnston on March 1, 2014 - 11:08am

This morning Mopsy sent a suggestion/request for a diaper change table on the ferry. I forwarded it to Elgin, and got back this response:

"We Wish We Were There" Party

Submitted by lasqueti hotel on February 26, 2014 - 6:51pm

Event Date:

Mar 8 2014 - 7:00pm

For all of us that were unable to escape the winter blues - Lasqueti Island Hotel is hosting a night of tropical inspiration.

Lots of heaters,

a Bahamian inspire smorgasbord for $12.50 per person,

fruity and refreshing drink specials,

tropical beach music....

Trust area eelgrass report

Submitted by Peter Johnston on February 25, 2014 - 10:49am

The final report on nearshore eelgrass inventory undertaken over the past two years by the Trust is posted on the web site at:

http://www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca/media/58594/islands-trust-area-eelgras...

Jessie's Path and Nursery

Submitted by jessiedawe on February 25, 2014 - 8:30am

Open Thursdays and Fridays

9am - 4pm

Don't let the snow get you down, the garden is only one warm day away and it's waiting your attention. Here are a few things to put on the "to do list"

It's Time to Lime - veggie gardens, perennial beds and lawns

Pick up your 1 gal blueberries and raspberries here at the nursery

Lasqueti ferry update - important information

Submitted by Peter Johnston on February 23, 2014 - 11:46am

from Harry (but in my words):

While the old/new smaller ferry is on our route, these conditions will be in effect:

Maximum 40 passengers. Get there early, especially for the 8am ferry on Mondays and Thursdays, or plan to use a less busy run. Boarding passes will not be put out.

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