Edible Gardens in Schools, etc

Here is an interesting post on a blog about edible gardens in schools, eating and democracy, good organic foods, etc!

http://kalman.blogs.nytimes.com/

Home is Where the Food is!

Home is Where the Food is from The Juki Museum on Vimeo.

This is a short film I made for the 100 Mile Diet Society in Vancouver, BC. The film follows every ingredient of a delicious and simple meal to its source. In the making of this film, I visited a dairy farm, a mill/bakery, and a busy marina, all on Vancouver Island, and all within my 100-mile radius. I also spent time in the kitchen with Tina Biello, a busy working gal who makes time for her food, from growing her own veggies to learning about the production of local food for her favourite family recipes.

Why Eat Local?

The Canadian food system is in trouble. This short film explains what's happening to Canada's local food system and why we should all care. Watch to find out more, and join The Real Food Movement. http://www.eatrealeatlocal.ca

This is an excellent 3 min video with great graphics and simple explanations:

Tofino Edible Garden Tour 2009

Interested in growing your own food?

Here’s an opportunity to visit an assortment of gardens, meet some of our community’s gardeners, and see how to successfully grow your own food.

Already growing your own food?

Take part in the tour to network with other gardeners, share tips and stories, and help build our local food system.

How do you participate?

Get a Tour Map with garden highlights here or pick one up at Green Soul Organics, Storm Surf Shop, Tofino Botanical Gardens, or Chocolate Tofino, and tour the gardens at your leisure!

Cost?

In lieu of admission fees, please bring along either a food bank donation or cash donation to the Tofino Community Food Initiative.

When?

Wednesday, August 19th, 4-8pm

Carpooling and biking are encouraged!