Maple Syrup Investigation

Report on Maple Sugar Tapping on island:

Jim has tapped five local maple trees to test out the new equipment to hand.
We missed our maple sugar "window", however, as it turns out that Nov-Dec is the time to tap the trees. So to date, we have only half a litre of sap, which would boil down to about 1/2 a tablespoon of syrup, but what ho! It's all educational!
Next year we hope to give it a try at the correct time of year!
Thanks to those who are helping with this project!
So fun to explore our Canadian Heritage! :>)

Seed Plans for 2012

Dear Diggy Folk,

Our January 14th seed meeting resulted in a good looking plot plan.
Here is the garden showing this summer's crops.
Click on this picture to enlarge.



If you want to print out a copy of this picture in black and white, you can get one from Marg by email in pdf. (group copy was sent out.)
This looks like it's going to be a great year!
We're full o' beans!
Happy seed starting!

Lighthouse Seed Meeting

ATTENTION GARDENERS: We will meet this Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10am at the Light House.

This is our "seedy Saturday" when we pick the crops we will grow this coming season.

Bring any seed catalogues that you may have.

http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/rcbtoa/training/organic-seeds.htm

http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/rcbtoa/services/seeds-sources.html

All are welcome.