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We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples.
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July
Hello from the Urban Bounty team!
Our 2022 Summer Team BBQ (Pictured from bottom left, clockwise, Ian, Sannie, Tamara, Stephanie, An, Grace, and Dena)
In this issue you’ll find an exciting update on our community gardens, learn about our (new!) online seed library, and meet some local gardeners who help Richmond grow!
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What does it mean to be a community gardener? In the first installment of our video series, Richmond Growing, we meet the Ng family, the Shah family, and Fahal whose stories will show us why these green spaces matter. Join us in celebrating local community gardens and the folks who make these green spaces so great! Click the image to open the video through Facebook or go to any of our social media platforms below!
Want to get involved in Richmond Growing? Share your stories with the community by posting your garden pictures, videos, and sounds at #HelpRichmondGrow.
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In July, we were able to expand two of our community gardens at Cook and Terra Nova with the help of our team and some lovely volunteers. A big thank you to everyone who came to help! At Cook, we built 39 plots plus 2 raised accessible plots, and at Terra Nova, we built 21 plots for a total of 62 new plots. With these new plots comes new gardeners; if you see a new neighbour, please say hi and help give them a warm welcome to the community.
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Dajue Art Garden located at 8451 No. 5 Road, Richmond, is happy to extend some discounts on gardening supplies to our members and newsletter recipients until the end of July. Please let them know you heard about this perk through Urban Bounty. They are currently offering discounts on the following items:
- Plastic Stakes 包塑杆类 20% Off
- Vegetables 菜苗 15% Off
- Herbs 香料 15% Off
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The Hamilton Community Association and Urban Bounty is hosting a weekly pop-up produce market on Saturdays, from July 9 until November 19. The market will be held at the Hamilton Community Centre (5140 Smith Drive) and will be open weekly from 10:00am-1:00pm. The Hamilton community has limited access to fresh foods, and the market will enable Hamilton residents to access low-cost, fresh fruits and vegetables from local suppliers and distributors. Updates can be found on the Hamilton Community Centre Facebook page.
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New Online Seed Catalog!
Visit our new Online Seed Catalog to access over 200 variety of seeds including these awesome donations from our community. Members of our Seed Library can request three crop varieties per month, and we kindly ask them to return a package in exchange to keep the library going and to make it more fun. Not a library member yet? Annual membership is only $10! Your contribution will support our wonderful programs. Find the catalog and details on borrowing at the bottom of this webpage.
Seed Saving Demonstration Garden
This year we have built two small plots at Paulik Park to create an educational garden space focused on seed saving, and protecting seed diversity. The garden will complement the seed saving workshops provided by Urban Bounty. The overall goal of the garden is to increase awareness surrounding the ecological impact of reduced seed diversity, or how saving seeds can help ensure a more resilient climatic future. Currently, we are saving arugula, spinach, lettuce, Steveston Blue Beans, and kale seeds. Look for updates soon as we host a seed saving workshop!
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Can you guess what this is? It's arugula going to seed!
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Make Your Own Artful Garden Signs
SIGN UP HERE
July 30, 2-3:30PM at Garden City Lands Community Gardens
Join us for a Saturday afternoon of creativity and fun, with your family and friends, at the City Garden Lands! Together, we will decorate rocks and wooden stirrer sticks, as signs for your garden! Take your garden plot to the next level with your own colourful creations. You are welcome to bring your favourite rocks if you have any, but know that art supplies are provided thanks to a Small Neighbourhood Grant by Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives. Organized by Urban Bounty.
“What grows in your garden? Let’s draw it!”
SIGN-UP HERE
Multiple dates and locations (same sign-up link):
- August 6th, 10:00-11:30AM at Terranova Community Gardens
- August 7th, 10:00-11:30AM at Garden City Lands Community Gardens
- August 7th, 2:00-3:30PM at Railway Community Gardens
In-person workshops of creativity, community, and fun! After a brief introduction to Nature Sketching, participants will be taught a few tips on how to draw plants, flowers and veggies. Then, each participant will create their own nature journal entry about a specific plant or veggie of their own choice, in a paper on a clipboard, and the instructor will assist and help as needed.
For both workshops, all materials are provided. Participants only need to bring comfortable clothing, hats, sun protection, water, and their own chairs, if needed.
Ages: All-ages; families with kids are totally encouraged to attend! All skill levels are welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Max. participants per workshop: 30
Instructors:
- Monica Navarro is a lifelong learner and excited about all things creative. Love drawing, watercolour & rock painting. Love meeting people from diverse backgrounds and learning about their cultures.
- Bea Martin is a character animator, science illustrator, and nature journal educator, based in Canada. With curiosity and enthusiasm, Bea loves sketching outdoors, and supporting the creativity, curiosity, and artistic development of people of all ages.
For more information on these workshops please contact Bea at bmartinvisuals@gmail.com
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Support Urban Bounty and purchase some of our (very own) local honey and mead:
- 250ml jar of honey - $15
- 500 ml jar of honey - $25
- 500 ml bottle of mead (honey wine) - $15
- Comfrey salve - $8/jar (made to order, great for dry or eczema-prone skin!)
Pre-order and pay via e-transfer to director@richmondfoodsecurity.org
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If you are interested in our work and helping us continue it, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation. Your support will go directly to our programs.
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- For inquiries about community gardens, seed library, fruit gleaning, and garden questions, email info@urbanbounty.ca
- For inquiries about the Kids in the Garden program, school workshops, and youth outreach, email education@urbanbounty.ca.
- For general questions, contact us here.
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