CONCERNED ABOUT FOOD SECURITY? NOT SURE WHERE TO GET STARTED?
Recent events have highlighted the fragility of our food system, and many people are feeling urgency to take greater responsibility for their food and where it comes from. In light of the pandemic and the associated lockdowns, unemployment, workforce limitations, and rising food costs, we are witnessing an unprecedented interest in food security, local supply chains, health & wellness, and immunity. People want to take action, but where to begin?!
This online workshop focuses on edible plants that are particularly useful in the context of emergencies. We will focus on widely-available wild plants, nutrient-dense “weeds”, and fast-growing annual plants that ensure a quick and abundant harvest.
COST AND REGISTRATION:
Sliding Scale from $5 for lower income, $20 for regular price admission, and $40 for those able and feeling generous :) You’ll need to input the chosen amount yourself below:
**REGISTER HERE**
THIS WORKSHOP MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF:
- You have always WANTED to start growing your own food, but don't know where to start
- You want fresh, nutrient-dense food, as quickly as possible
- You are looking for plants that are easy-to-grow and provide an abundant harvest
- You have no space or limited space for a garden, but still want to take responsibility for your food
- You want a personal food security plan that works in both urban/rural contexts
You are interested in widely-available edible wild plants
- You are seeking a diverse approach to food security
- You want to deepen your connection to nature and engage your environment in a new way
- You want to feel more prepared and self-reliant in case of food shortages or supply-chain breakdowns
IN THIS WORKSHOP, WE WILL EXPLORE:
-Creating a food security strategy that integrates with your current lifestyle
-Quick-turn-around crops
-Easy-to-grow edibles for bold beginners
-High-yield plants that produce throughout the season
-Resources for continued ongoing education
- Strategies for long-term food security
-Solutions for urban environments, including apartments and condos
- Growing food indoors and in small spaces
-Edible wild plants & weeds with recipes & resources
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS @ EDIBLE LANDSCAPES DESIGN LTD:
We are a team of passionate professionals serving home-owners, businesses, farms, and DIY-ers to design, install and maintain edible landscapes that nourish the body, feed the soul, and regenerate the land.
Based in Victoria, BC, our team leverages 25+ years of combined experience and education in design, organic horticulture, tree care, market gardening, farming, restoration ecology, water management, and urban development.
Our lead instructor, Joshua Clae Wagler, is a passionate and sought-after instructor, having offered his educational services to over 2500 students since co-founding Edible Landscapes Design in 2013. He helped developed the Food Forestry curriculum for the Growing Young Farmers Society, and has been invited to speak at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, for the Victoria Hardy Plants Group, Victoria Seedy Saturday Speaker Series (2018, 2019, 2020), The Haven on Gabriola Island, and the Victoria Master Gardeners Association, in addition to regular online education.
FEEDBACK FROM PAST WORKSHOPS:
“The passion and authenticity of your content is outstanding. It was a pleasure to be in your company thus far and to learn from you.”
- Deborah Wickins, Professor at University of Victoria
“We definitely received the information we were looking for and more. It was very relevant to what we hoped to create on our property. We are very excited about working with you to develop our own forest farm.”
- Beverly Dullaer
“Your company goals and the way you present information is very inspiring. It is clear in the way you talk that there is a lot of passion and positivity behind what you do and it’s really valuable to me to be a part of it. [...] I left with a lot of information that will be incredibly valuable moving forward.
- Stephanie Jacobs ‘2019 Design to Harvest workshop series’
“Excellent visuals and all the material was easy to follow. [...] They were passionate and presented an excellent workshop that was an inspiration for my future gardening practices.”
- Bonnie Milbury - retired social worker
“Very informative and thorough. Much grateful for all you shared. [...] Your slides were very well designed and the information was well organized. Great job!”
- Maribet Balestena, Architect and Landscape Architect
WORKSHOP SUMMARY:
-1.5 Hour Live Online Workshop w/ Q&A
-Focused & Applicable Content
-Experienced Professional Instruction
-Engaging & Entertaining Learning Environment
-Holistic Approach with Attention to Detail
-Resources to Learn More
HOW TO ACCESS ONLINE WORKSHOP?
1. REGISTER HERE if you haven’t already.
2. DOWNLOAD ZOOM: https://zoom.us/download
3. SET A REMINDER IN YOUR CALENDAR: Jan 29, 2022 - 10am sharp start (Please join call 5-10 min early)
4. JOIN MEETING URL: We will be sending URL closer to the date.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today.” - Chinese Proverb
QUESTIONS?
EMAIL: office@edible.design
PHONE: 778-747-3318
WEBSITE: www.edible.design