It’s that time of year again. Gardeners everywhere are poring through seed catalogues trying to decide what to grow. Many are asking themselves questions like: What are my goals for the garden this year? Which plants will help me achieve those goals? The Food Systems team at Ecotrust Canada is no different. In this blog, we share our thought process in choosing a roster of plants for our second year of the North Coast Food Hub, a community-driven initiative building greenhouses, kitchens, and markets to grow food security, economic opportunity, and resilience on BC’s North Coast. Gardening Goals On the North Coast, gardens tend to have limited space, as most growers use raised beds to facilitate drainage. Each plant needs ...
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