In The Community

Besides running the Organic Gardener's Pantry, Christina wears multiple garden hats. 

She's a vendor at regional events, teaches organic horticulture classes and workshops, manages the Redfern Commons community garden in Victoria's South Jubilee neighbourhood, and offers gardening, design, and consultation services within greater Victoria. 

Check out the following... 

 

Upcoming Events:

Christina will be making the rounds as a vendor at your local Seedy Saturday or Plant Sale! 

 

Workshops: 

  • Intro to Organic Gardening: Feeding the Soil for an Abundant Harvest
    Location: Gardener's Kit, 169 Langford St
    Date and Time: recurring; to be announced

    Set yourself up for success with this practical and inspirational introduction to organic gardening. Join Christina Cook from the Organic Gardener's Pantry to discover the foundation of healthy fertile soil.

    Christina will cover the multiple benefits of using organic maintenance practices and products to nurture soil-dwelling organisms below and produce abundant flowers and food gardens above.

    Each participant will receive a copy of "The Essence of Organic Gardening", a handbook for ecologically-conscious gardeners, written by Heide Hermary, founder of Gaia College, and illustrated by Christina.

 

  • Beyond the Pile: Alternatives to Backyard Composting
    Location: Redfern Park, between Leighton and Bourchier
    Date and Time: Sat June 6, 2pm - 4pm

Disenchanted with backyard composting? Smells, flies, critter trouble? Unsatisfactory results? We have the solutions! Join in for the "Beyond the Pile" Specialty Composting Workshop in Redfern Commons on June 6, at 2pm to 4pm (after the morning work party). 

Andrea from Pacific Composting Co will be demonstrating alternative composting methods for outdoor and indoor settings. Participation is free. Please register by emailing Christina at gardencoordinator@southjubilee.ca  so we know how many handouts to bring.

 

Services: Christina offers light gardening, design, and consultation services within greater Victoria. Get in touch! 

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