#communitycollege — Public Fediverse posts

Folks, I'm still here. I have had less to say or share because the news has been generally overwhelming, and I have been recentering my focus (slowly but surely) on the good that remains. Kinda like looking up into the heavens at night, I realized I could suddenly see many tiny points of light amid the darkness.

To that end, here's my update, my Three Good Things.

1) I've volunteered to work with the ACLU, both as a poll monitor in a different city for midterm elections, and also "as needed" for other future concerns. Training is planned.

2) My local branches of Indivisible are also gearing up for midtems, and are actively recruiting poll monitors for training to address the many possibilities, good and bad. I am considering attending this training as well, as it's closer to home, and poll monitors are needed badly here too.

3) My full-time job continues at a popular national thrift store chain that makes every effort to reduce carbon emissions, employee the health-challenged and those with recent prior prison records, and keep used clothing / furniture / household goods out of the landfills while giving back to the local community with inexpensive or free job training available to everyone.

And an extra today:

4) Community college classes start again for fall semester in mid-October. I'm registered for two in-person classes, plus one that is entirely online.

#threegoodthings #3goodthings
#CommunityCollege #midterms2026 #pollmonitoring
#aclu #indivisible #northcarolina
#perseverance #survivingintheshadows #survivingtheabyss

Folks, I'm still here. I have had less to say or share because the news has been generally overwhelming, and I have been recentering my focus (slowly but surely) on the good that remains. Kinda like looking up into the heavens at night, I realized I could suddenly see many tiny points of light amid the darkness.

To that end, here's my update, my Three Good Things.

1) I've volunteered to work with the ACLU, both as a poll monitor in a different city for midterm elections, and also "as needed" for other future concerns. Training is planned.

2) My local branches of Indivisible are also gearing up for midtems, and are actively recruiting poll monitors for training to address the many possibilities, good and bad. I am considering attending this training as well, as it's closer to home, and poll monitors are needed badly here too.

3) My full-time job continues at a popular national thrift store chain that makes every effort to reduce carbon emissions, employee the health-challenged and those with recent prior prison records, and keep used clothing / furniture / household goods out of the landfills while giving back to the local community with inexpensive or free job training available to everyone.

And an extra today:

4) Community college classes start again for fall semester in mid-October. I'm registered for two in-person classes, plus one that is entirely online.

#threegoodthings #3goodthings
#CommunityCollege #midterms2026 #pollmonitoring
#aclu #indivisible #northcarolina
#perseverance #survivingintheshadows #survivingtheabyss

Folks, I'm still here. I have had less to say or share because the news has been generally overwhelming, and I have been recentering my focus (slowly but surely) on the good that remains. Kinda like looking up into the heavens at night, I realized I could suddenly see many tiny points of light amid the darkness.

To that end, here's my update, my Three Good Things.

1) I've volunteered to work with the ACLU, both as a poll monitor in a different city for midterm elections, and also "as needed" for other future concerns. Training is planned.

2) My local branches of Indivisible are also gearing up for midtems, and are actively recruiting poll monitors for training to address the many possibilities, good and bad. I am considering attending this training as well, as it's closer to home, and poll monitors are needed badly here too.

3) My full-time job continues at a popular national thrift store chain that makes every effort to reduce carbon emissions, employee the health-challenged and those with recent prior prison records, and keep used clothing / furniture / household goods out of the landfills while giving back to the local community with inexpensive or free job training available to everyone.

And an extra today:

4) Community college classes start again for fall semester in mid-October. I'm registered for two in-person classes, plus one that is entirely online.

#threegoodthings #3goodthings
#CommunityCollege #midterms2026 #pollmonitoring
#aclu #indivisible #northcarolina
#perseverance #survivingintheshadows #survivingtheabyss

Folks, I'm still here. I have had less to say or share because the news has been generally overwhelming, and I have been recentering my focus (slowly but surely) on the good that remains. Kinda like looking up into the heavens at night, I realized I could suddenly see many tiny points of light amid the darkness.

To that end, here's my update, my Three Good Things.

1) I've volunteered to work with the ACLU, both as a poll monitor in a different city for midterm elections, and also "as needed" for other future concerns. Training is planned.

2) My local branches of Indivisible are also gearing up for midtems, and are actively recruiting poll monitors for training to address the many possibilities, good and bad. I am considering attending this training as well, as it's closer to home, and poll monitors are needed badly here too.

3) My full-time job continues at a popular national thrift store chain that makes every effort to reduce carbon emissions, employee the health-challenged and those with recent prior prison records, and keep used clothing / furniture / household goods out of the landfills while giving back to the local community with inexpensive or free job training available to everyone.

And an extra today:

4) Community college classes start again for fall semester in mid-October. I'm registered for two in-person classes, plus one that is entirely online.

#threegoodthings #3goodthings
#CommunityCollege #midterms2026 #pollmonitoring
#aclu #indivisible #northcarolina
#perseverance #survivingintheshadows #survivingtheabyss

https://www.europesays.com/people/233949/ Community college’s allowed to grant more bachelor’s degrees #bachelor #bill #CaliforniaSchool #CaliforniaStateUniversity #Christian #CommunityCollege #csu #degree #GavinNewsom #law #newsom #program #RegionalWorkforceNeed #state #uc #University

Study says RCC adds $326M to Jackson and Josephine economies | Community https://www.byteseu.com/2369345/ #college #CommunityCollege #economy #JacksonCounty #JosephineCounty #Oregon #rcc #RogueCommunityCollege #shooling

https://www.europesays.com/people/209795/ Bills expanding California community college bachelor’s degrees pass #bachelor #bill #cabaldon #california #CommunityCollege #csu #degree #DegreeProgram #GavinNewsom #HighEducationSystem #MoreBachelor #state #statement #student #uc #year

#highereducation #highered #communitycollege

https://www.richmondfed.org/-/media/RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/econ_focus/2026/q3/district_digest.pdf

#highereducation #highered #communitycollege

https://www.richmondfed.org/-/media/RichmondFedOrg/publications/research/econ_focus/2026/q3/district_digest.pdf

I'll be taking some classes at the local community college. I have always been impressed at the variety of courses available at CCs, and they are some of our most valuable institutions. HOWEVER... The processes/systems/account logins needed to achieve basic things like register for classes, purchase textbooks, complete required orientation, etc, are like navigating a constantly shifting labyrinth. Maybe I'm just not intelligent enough, but I have created at least 5 different logins, many of the sites have had random downtimes, and the user experience on most are sorely lacking.
That said... Excited to start class next week!
#CommunityCollege #Education #College

I'll be taking some classes at the local community college. I have always been impressed at the variety of courses available at CCs, and they are some of our most valuable institutions. HOWEVER... The processes/systems/account logins needed to achieve basic things like register for classes, purchase textbooks, complete required orientation, etc, are like navigating a constantly shifting labyrinth. Maybe I'm just not intelligent enough, but I have created at least 5 different logins, many of the sites have had random downtimes, and the user experience on most are sorely lacking.
That said... Excited to start class next week!
#CommunityCollege #Education #College

I'll be taking some classes at the local community college. I have always been impressed at the variety of courses available at CCs, and they are some of our most valuable institutions. HOWEVER... The processes/systems/account logins needed to achieve basic things like register for classes, purchase textbooks, complete required orientation, etc, are like navigating a constantly shifting labyrinth. Maybe I'm just not intelligent enough, but I have created at least 5 different logins, many of the sites have had random downtimes, and the user experience on most are sorely lacking.
That said... Excited to start class next week!
#CommunityCollege #Education #College

I'll be taking some classes at the local community college. I have always been impressed at the variety of courses available at CCs, and they are some of our most valuable institutions. HOWEVER... The processes/systems/account logins needed to achieve basic things like register for classes, purchase textbooks, complete required orientation, etc, are like navigating a constantly shifting labyrinth. Maybe I'm just not intelligent enough, but I have created at least 5 different logins, many of the sites have had random downtimes, and the user experience on most are sorely lacking.
That said... Excited to start class next week!
#CommunityCollege #Education #College

I Dropped Out at 16 to Be a Monk. Now I’m Taking on Accenture.

This is a conversation with Lilly Chen, the 30-year-old founder and CEO of FSH Technologies. It has been…
#NewsBeep #News #Entrepreneurship #Accenture #America #AU #Australia #buddhistmonastery #Business #College #communitycollege #Company #consultingfirm #Fish #fshtechnologies #governmenttechnology #monk #people #problem #SeriesA #softwareengineer
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/862441/

I Dropped Out at 16 to Be a Monk. Now I’m Taking on Accenture.

This is a conversation with Lilly Chen, the 30-year-old founder and CEO of FSH Technologies. It has been…
#NewsBeep #News #Entrepreneurship #Accenture #America #buddhistmonastery #Business #college #communitycollege #company #consultingfirm #Fish #fshtechnologies #governmenttechnology #monk #People #problem #SeriesA #softwareengineer #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/744360/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/1159835/ I Dropped Out at 16 to Be a Monk. Now I’m Taking on Accenture. #Accenture #america #BuddhistMonastery #Business #College #CommunityCollege #company #ConsultingFirm #Entrepreneurship #fish #FshTechnologies #GovernmentTechnology #monk #People #problem #SeriesA #SoftwareEngineer #UK #UnitedKingdom

https://www.europesays.com/ie/647546/ I Dropped Out at 16 to Be a Monk. Now I’m Taking on Accenture. #Accenture #america #BuddhistMonastery #Business #college #CommunityCollege #Company #ConsultingFirm #Éire #Entrepreneurship #fish #FshTechnologies #GovernmentTechnology #IE #Ireland #monk #People #problem #SeriesA #SoftwareEngineer

https://www.europesays.com/people/143015/ Newsom’s Final Education Budget, by the Numbers – The 74 #california #CaliforniaLegislature #CommunityCollege #GavinNewsom #GovGavinNewsom #News #TK12Schools

📢 ENMU–Roswell Community College Board Meeting Notice

The ENMU–Roswell Community College Board will hold a Work Session on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room. A regular board meeting will follow after.

📍 Administration Center Board Room
🌐 roswell.enmu.edu
📞 575-624-7000

#ENMURoswell #CommunityCollege #BoardMeeting

More weird signs from the community college.

Has there been a generational exodus from the accepted norms of toilet paper usage? And when did people begin using public access water fountains to dump food?

#CommunityCollege #stateschools
#northcarolina #generationaldifferences
#bathroomsigns #waterfountainsigns
#wecanthavenicethings

More weird signs from the community college.

Has there been a generational exodus from the accepted norms of toilet paper usage? And when did people begin using public access water fountains to dump food?

#CommunityCollege #stateschools
#northcarolina #generationaldifferences
#bathroomsigns #waterfountainsigns
#wecanthavenicethings

Somebody please explain why signs like these would ever be necessary on a community college campus.

Seriously, were these kids raised by wolves?

#signsfromtheuniverse
#signsofthetimes #weirdness
#CommunityCollege #whycantwehavenicethings
#CollegeStudents #bathroompolice
#BathroomBreaks #alttext
#whytf #bathroomsigns

Somebody please explain why signs like these would ever be necessary on a community college campus.

Seriously, were these kids raised by wolves?

#signsfromtheuniverse
#signsofthetimes #weirdness
#CommunityCollege #whycantwehavenicethings
#CollegeStudents #bathroompolice
#BathroomBreaks #alttext
#whytf #bathroomsigns

#CCCOER — our North American hub for #OEGlobal — is looking for committee members focused on professional development, research and impact, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

📢 Ready to make a difference in Open Education? ⏰ Apply by June 30 👇
https://twp.ai/4hsX4w
#OER

#OpenEducation #OER #CommunityCollege

#CCCOER — our North American hub for #OEGlobal — is looking for committee members focused on professional development, research and impact, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

📢 Ready to make a difference in Open Education? ⏰ Apply by June 30 👇
https://twp.ai/4hsX4w
#OER

#OpenEducation #OER #CommunityCollege

#CCCOER — our North American hub for #OEGlobal — is looking for committee members focused on professional development, research and impact, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

📢 Ready to make a difference in Open Education? ⏰ Apply by June 30 👇
https://twp.ai/4hsX4w
#OER

#OpenEducation #OER #CommunityCollege

#CCCOER — our North American hub for #OEGlobal — is looking for committee members focused on professional development, research and impact, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

📢 Ready to make a difference in Open Education? ⏰ Apply by June 30 👇
https://twp.ai/4hsX4w
#OER

#OpenEducation #OER #CommunityCollege

I'm seriously rethinking federal student aid. Maybe I should pinch my pennies and pay for my community college classes out-of-pocket. I'm not sure if carrying that debt for the rest of my life would be worth it.

I had written a long post about that, but then Moshidon suddenly closed, and my unsaved post just disappeared. That's happened quite a few times. Not sure if it's the fault of the app, or the Android phone. Or perhaps something else entirely. 🤔

#thingsthatmakeyougohmm
#communitycollege #collegedebt
#moshidonapp #debtfreeliving
#android #disappearingposts

I'm seriously rethinking federal student aid. Maybe I should pinch my pennies and pay for my community college classes out-of-pocket. I'm not sure if carrying that debt for the rest of my life would be worth it.

I had written a long post about that, but then Moshidon suddenly closed, and my unsaved post just disappeared. That's happened quite a few times. Not sure if it's the fault of the app, or the Android phone. Or perhaps something else entirely. 🤔

#thingsthatmakeyougohmm
#communitycollege #collegedebt
#moshidonapp #debtfreeliving
#android #disappearingposts

Community Events Unravel: A Collision of Digital Glitches and Physical Altercations

What caused the Connecticut graduation fight? Two families fought at a community college ceremony on May 24, 2026, causing chaos for attendees.

#connecticutgraduation, #graduationfight, #communitycollege, #may2026news, #familybrawl

https://newsletter.tf/connecticut-graduation-fight-may-24-2026-chaos/

A graduation in Connecticut turned chaotic when two families started fighting. This incident was reported just two days ago, on May 24, 2026.

#connecticutgraduation, #graduationfight, #communitycollege, #may2026news, #familybrawl
https://newsletter.tf/connecticut-graduation-fight-may-24-2026-chaos/

https://www.europesays.com/people/87515/ Fresno Unified budget gets a $50 million cash injection #BudgetDeficit #CommunityCollege #CommunitySchools #Education #EducationFunding #Fresno #FresnoUnified #FresnoUnifiedSchoolDistrict #GavinNewsom #K12 #lcff #SchoolBudget #Tk12

https://www.europesays.com/africa/239649/ Cornish hotel backs school’s volunteer expedition to Africa #Africa #CommunityCollege #CommunityInitiatives #expédition #GrantCallaghan #HelstonCommunityCollege #PolurrianHotel #Tanzania

San Diego Miramar College says cyberattack disrupted systems in California #Cyberattack #ServiceDisruption #SanDiegoMiramarCollege #California #CommunityCollege #Canvas https://dysruptionhub.com/miramar-college-cyberattack-california/

San Diego Miramar College says cyberattack disrupted systems in California #Cyberattack #ServiceDisruption #SanDiegoMiramarCollege #California #CommunityCollege #Canvas https://dysruptionhub.com/miramar-college-cyberattack-california/

Cause of death revealed for Kipper the wallaby

DAYTON — The cause of death has been released for the wallaby that got loose on the streets…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #college #communitycollege #Dayton #dies #kipper #loose #Science #Sinclair #vet #vettech #Veterinary #wallaby
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/591787/

The college student submits a help ticket to the IT department requesting help with child care. The email looks suspicious... probably not legitimate... but... it is accurate for a large part of our student body. #highered #CommunityCollege

The college student submits a help ticket to the IT department requesting help with child care. The email looks suspicious... probably not legitimate... but... it is accurate for a large part of our student body. #highered #CommunityCollege

The college student submits a help ticket to the IT department requesting help with child care. The email looks suspicious... probably not legitimate... but... it is accurate for a large part of our student body. #highered #CommunityCollege

I bought 2 herb & 8 heirloom tomato plants 😁

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PlantSale

I bought 2 herb & 8 heirloom tomato plants 😁

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PlantSale

I bought 2 herb & 8 heirloom tomato plants 😁

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PlantSale

I bought 2 herb & 8 heirloom tomato plants 😁

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PlantSale

Gorgeous house leek tree plants 😍💚
My hand holding one of their heads up, for sizing scale.

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #botanical #plants #succulents

Gorgeous house leek tree plants 😍💚
My hand holding one of their heads up, for sizing scale.

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #botanical #plants #succulents

Gorgeous house leek tree plants 😍💚
My hand holding one of their heads up, for sizing scale.

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #botanical #plants #succulents

Gorgeous house leek tree plants 😍💚
My hand holding one of their heads up, for sizing scale.

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #botanical #plants #succulents

Inside the small & large #greenhouses. Part of the E.A.R.T.H #gardening space - which is part of the ETP department at Camosun College.
My Indigenous friend, Jada (she goes by Jodi at work), has been an instructor with this department for over a decade. She's actively decolonizing at work ❤️💚❤️

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #plants #IndigenousLed #13Moons #WASÁNEC

Inside the small & large #greenhouses. Part of the E.A.R.T.H #gardening space - which is part of the ETP department at Camosun College.
My Indigenous friend, Jada (she goes by Jodi at work), has been an instructor with this department for over a decade. She's actively decolonizing at work ❤️💚❤️

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #plants #IndigenousLed #13Moons #WASÁNEC

Inside the small & large #greenhouses. Part of the E.A.R.T.H #gardening space - which is part of the ETP department at Camosun College.
My Indigenous friend, Jada (she goes by Jodi at work), has been an instructor with this department for over a decade. She's actively decolonizing at work ❤️💚❤️

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #plants #IndigenousLed #13Moons #WASÁNEC

Inside the small & large #greenhouses. Part of the E.A.R.T.H #gardening space - which is part of the ETP department at Camosun College.
My Indigenous friend, Jada (she goes by Jodi at work), has been an instructor with this department for over a decade. She's actively decolonizing at work ❤️💚❤️

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #plants #IndigenousLed #13Moons #WASÁNEC

E.A.R.T.H. Gardening is part of the ETP department - School of Access - at Camosun College 💚

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

E.A.R.T.H. Gardening is part of the ETP department - School of Access - at Camosun College 💚

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

E.A.R.T.H. Gardening is part of the ETP department - School of Access - at Camosun College 💚

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

E.A.R.T.H. Gardening is part of the ETP department - School of Access - at Camosun College 💚

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

Camosun College 40th anniversary of #ETP department.
Rock painting & pinback button making stations.

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

Camosun College 40th anniversary of #ETP department.
Rock painting & pinback button making stations.

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

Camosun College 40th anniversary of #ETP department.
Rock painting & pinback button making stations.

#CamosunCollege #ETP #pinback #Inclusion #Education #YYJ #PeopleWithDisabilities #InclusiveEducation #AccessibleEducation #EmploymentTrainingPreparation #Saanich #VictoriaBC #CommunityCollege #VancouverIsland #VanIsle

Hey #VictoriaBC folks!

My friend Jada teaches this employment program at #CamosunCollege.

They're having a #PlantSale this week.
#CompostSoil will also be sold.
Please go & support if you can.
I'll be at the April 2nd plant sale with my Mom. We're going to some VIP celebrations at Interurban campus the same day.

#CommunityCollege #BuyPlants #StudentsSale #Plants #SpringSale #GetSomePlants #gardening #Saanich #VancouverIsland

Hey #VictoriaBC folks!

My friend Jada teaches this employment program at #CamosunCollege.

They're having a #PlantSale this week.
#CompostSoil will also be sold.
Please go & support if you can.
I'll be at the April 2nd plant sale with my Mom. We're going to some VIP celebrations at Interurban campus the same day.

#CommunityCollege #BuyPlants #StudentsSale #Plants #SpringSale #GetSomePlants #gardening #Saanich #VancouverIsland