#harvests — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #harvests, aggregated by home.social.
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Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Improve tired soil for bigger summer harvests https://www.allforgardening.com/1585919/kem-ormonds-vegetable-garden-improve-tired-soil-for-bigger-summer-harvests/ #advice #also #BIGGER #busy #country #features #for #from #garden #gardener #Harvests #improve #keen #kem #ormond #ormonds #sharing #Shes #soil #summer #this #tired #Update #Vegetable #week #writer
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Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Improve tired soil for bigger summer harvests https://www.allforgardening.com/1585919/kem-ormonds-vegetable-garden-improve-tired-soil-for-bigger-summer-harvests/ #advice #also #BIGGER #busy #country #features #for #from #garden #gardener #Harvests #improve #keen #kem #ormond #ormonds #sharing #Shes #soil #summer #this #tired #Update #Vegetable #week #writer
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It’s Not Too Soon – Plant This Popular Veggie Now For A Delicious Summer Harvest https://www.allforgardening.com/1564940/its-not-too-soon-plant-this-popular-veggie-now-for-a-delicious-summer-harvest/ #garden #gardening #GrowingSeason #Harvests
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☕ Sociology, meet ecology: How the variability of coffee harvests can teach us about sustainable farming
https://phys.org/news/2025-11-sociology-ecology-variability-coffee-harvests.html
#coffee #agriculture #farming #argonomy #ecology #harvests #variability
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☕ Sociology, meet ecology: How the variability of coffee harvests can teach us about sustainable farming
https://phys.org/news/2025-11-sociology-ecology-variability-coffee-harvests.html
#coffee #agriculture #farming #argonomy #ecology #harvests #variability
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How to Grow #Cucumbers Indoors for Fresh #Harvests Year-Round
With adequate care, cucumbers can produce endless yields indoors.
By Michelle Mastro
Published on October 23, 2025How to Plant Cucumbers Indoors
Planting cucumbers indoors is relatively straightforward, but they need the right container, soil, and sunlight levels to germinate and thrive. Our experts recommend following these basic steps to plant cucumbers indoors.
- Select a container: Choose a container with a depth of at least 12 inches and an adequate number of drainage holes, says Meekins. Larger containers are ideal if you want more abundant yields.
- Choose the right soil: Select a potting soil that drains well while still retaining adequate nutrients.
- Plant the seeds: Plant each seed at a depth approximately twice its diameter.
'Ensure that the soil is moist before planting, and that the moisture level remains high until the seed sprouts,' says Meekins.- Or plant transplants: For transplants, ensure the soil is moist and the depth of the transplant is even with the soil line in the container. 'Unlike tomatoes, cucumbers do not put out adventitious roots, so planting too deep can increase the chances of disease and rot,' Meekins warns.
- Water the plant: Keep the soil moist but not soggy, as standing water can lead to root rot. Gradually dial the moisture level back as the seedling develops.
- Add a trellis: As the plant develops, consider trellising or using cages for support. Even compact varieties can benefit from this, says Meekins.
- Provide adequate sunlight and warmth: Cucumbers prefer a warm environment, says Sons. 'So, I keep the pots near a sunny window or under grow lights that shine at least 12 to 14 hours per day,' she adds."https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-indoors-11829441?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn #IndoorGrowing #GrowingCucumbers
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How to Grow #Cucumbers Indoors for Fresh #Harvests Year-Round
With adequate care, cucumbers can produce endless yields indoors.
By Michelle Mastro
Published on October 23, 2025How to Plant Cucumbers Indoors
Planting cucumbers indoors is relatively straightforward, but they need the right container, soil, and sunlight levels to germinate and thrive. Our experts recommend following these basic steps to plant cucumbers indoors.
- Select a container: Choose a container with a depth of at least 12 inches and an adequate number of drainage holes, says Meekins. Larger containers are ideal if you want more abundant yields.
- Choose the right soil: Select a potting soil that drains well while still retaining adequate nutrients.
- Plant the seeds: Plant each seed at a depth approximately twice its diameter.
'Ensure that the soil is moist before planting, and that the moisture level remains high until the seed sprouts,' says Meekins.- Or plant transplants: For transplants, ensure the soil is moist and the depth of the transplant is even with the soil line in the container. 'Unlike tomatoes, cucumbers do not put out adventitious roots, so planting too deep can increase the chances of disease and rot,' Meekins warns.
- Water the plant: Keep the soil moist but not soggy, as standing water can lead to root rot. Gradually dial the moisture level back as the seedling develops.
- Add a trellis: As the plant develops, consider trellising or using cages for support. Even compact varieties can benefit from this, says Meekins.
- Provide adequate sunlight and warmth: Cucumbers prefer a warm environment, says Sons. 'So, I keep the pots near a sunny window or under grow lights that shine at least 12 to 14 hours per day,' she adds."https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-indoors-11829441?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn #IndoorGrowing #GrowingCucumbers
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How to Grow #Cucumbers Indoors for Fresh #Harvests Year-Round
With adequate care, cucumbers can produce endless yields indoors.
By Michelle Mastro
Published on October 23, 2025How to Plant Cucumbers Indoors
Planting cucumbers indoors is relatively straightforward, but they need the right container, soil, and sunlight levels to germinate and thrive. Our experts recommend following these basic steps to plant cucumbers indoors.
- Select a container: Choose a container with a depth of at least 12 inches and an adequate number of drainage holes, says Meekins. Larger containers are ideal if you want more abundant yields.
- Choose the right soil: Select a potting soil that drains well while still retaining adequate nutrients.
- Plant the seeds: Plant each seed at a depth approximately twice its diameter.
'Ensure that the soil is moist before planting, and that the moisture level remains high until the seed sprouts,' says Meekins.- Or plant transplants: For transplants, ensure the soil is moist and the depth of the transplant is even with the soil line in the container. 'Unlike tomatoes, cucumbers do not put out adventitious roots, so planting too deep can increase the chances of disease and rot,' Meekins warns.
- Water the plant: Keep the soil moist but not soggy, as standing water can lead to root rot. Gradually dial the moisture level back as the seedling develops.
- Add a trellis: As the plant develops, consider trellising or using cages for support. Even compact varieties can benefit from this, says Meekins.
- Provide adequate sunlight and warmth: Cucumbers prefer a warm environment, says Sons. 'So, I keep the pots near a sunny window or under grow lights that shine at least 12 to 14 hours per day,' she adds."https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-indoors-11829441?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn #IndoorGrowing #GrowingCucumbers
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How to Grow #Cucumbers Indoors for Fresh #Harvests Year-Round
With adequate care, cucumbers can produce endless yields indoors.
By Michelle Mastro
Published on October 23, 2025How to Plant Cucumbers Indoors
Planting cucumbers indoors is relatively straightforward, but they need the right container, soil, and sunlight levels to germinate and thrive. Our experts recommend following these basic steps to plant cucumbers indoors.
- Select a container: Choose a container with a depth of at least 12 inches and an adequate number of drainage holes, says Meekins. Larger containers are ideal if you want more abundant yields.
- Choose the right soil: Select a potting soil that drains well while still retaining adequate nutrients.
- Plant the seeds: Plant each seed at a depth approximately twice its diameter.
'Ensure that the soil is moist before planting, and that the moisture level remains high until the seed sprouts,' says Meekins.- Or plant transplants: For transplants, ensure the soil is moist and the depth of the transplant is even with the soil line in the container. 'Unlike tomatoes, cucumbers do not put out adventitious roots, so planting too deep can increase the chances of disease and rot,' Meekins warns.
- Water the plant: Keep the soil moist but not soggy, as standing water can lead to root rot. Gradually dial the moisture level back as the seedling develops.
- Add a trellis: As the plant develops, consider trellising or using cages for support. Even compact varieties can benefit from this, says Meekins.
- Provide adequate sunlight and warmth: Cucumbers prefer a warm environment, says Sons. 'So, I keep the pots near a sunny window or under grow lights that shine at least 12 to 14 hours per day,' she adds."https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-indoors-11829441?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn #IndoorGrowing #GrowingCucumbers
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How to Grow #Cucumbers Indoors for Fresh #Harvests Year-Round
With adequate care, cucumbers can produce endless yields indoors.
By Michelle Mastro
Published on October 23, 2025How to Plant Cucumbers Indoors
Planting cucumbers indoors is relatively straightforward, but they need the right container, soil, and sunlight levels to germinate and thrive. Our experts recommend following these basic steps to plant cucumbers indoors.
- Select a container: Choose a container with a depth of at least 12 inches and an adequate number of drainage holes, says Meekins. Larger containers are ideal if you want more abundant yields.
- Choose the right soil: Select a potting soil that drains well while still retaining adequate nutrients.
- Plant the seeds: Plant each seed at a depth approximately twice its diameter.
'Ensure that the soil is moist before planting, and that the moisture level remains high until the seed sprouts,' says Meekins.- Or plant transplants: For transplants, ensure the soil is moist and the depth of the transplant is even with the soil line in the container. 'Unlike tomatoes, cucumbers do not put out adventitious roots, so planting too deep can increase the chances of disease and rot,' Meekins warns.
- Water the plant: Keep the soil moist but not soggy, as standing water can lead to root rot. Gradually dial the moisture level back as the seedling develops.
- Add a trellis: As the plant develops, consider trellising or using cages for support. Even compact varieties can benefit from this, says Meekins.
- Provide adequate sunlight and warmth: Cucumbers prefer a warm environment, says Sons. 'So, I keep the pots near a sunny window or under grow lights that shine at least 12 to 14 hours per day,' she adds."https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-indoors-11829441?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwn #IndoorGrowing #GrowingCucumbers
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Morgan Housel warns couples nearing retirement not to chase risky returns — here are his safer tips for catching up
Deciding when to hang up your boots and finally enjoy the fruits of your labor is one of…
#NewsBeep #News #Personalfinance #AU #Australia #Bankrate #Business #diversifiedportfolio #Finance #harvests #investingingold #Moneywise #PersonalFinance #Retirement #retirementsavings #SocialSecurity
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Morgan Housel warns couples nearing retirement not to chase risky returns — here are his safer tips for catching up
Deciding when to hang up your boots and finally enjoy the fruits of your labor is one of…
#NewsBeep #News #Personalfinance #Bankrate #Business #CA #Canada #diversifiedportfolio #Finance #harvests #investingingold #Moneywise #PersonalFinance #Retirement #retirementsavings #SocialSecurity
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Morgan Housel warns couples nearing retirement not to chase risky returns — here are his safer tips for catching up
Deciding when to hang up your boots and finally enjoy the fruits of your labor is one of…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Personalfinance #Bankrate #Business #diversifiedportfolio #harvests #investingingold #Moneywise #PersonalFinance #retirement #RetirementSavings #socialsecurity
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Morgan Housel warns couples nearing retirement not to chase risky returns — here are his safer tips for catching up
Deciding when to hang up your boots and finally enjoy the fruits of your labor is one of…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Personalfinance #Bankrate #Business #diversifiedportfolio #harvests #investingingold #Moneywise #PersonalFinance #retirement #RetirementSavings #socialsecurity
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#UK: 2 of the worst 3 #harvests on record happened this decade. Conditions are expected to worsen further as #climate breakdown brings longer periods of dry #weather coupled with heavier, more extreme #rain that can cause floods, costing #farmers billions: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o... #wheat
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‘One in four properties will be at risk of #flooding by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, up from about 6.3m properties today, the report found. More than a third of the railways and road networks are already at risk of flooding, which will rise to about half by 2050.
More than half of England’s top quality #agricultural land is already at risk of flooding, and #harvests like last year’s – the second worst for arable on record – could become more common.’
#ClimateBreakdown is with us now.
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With a looming #trade war, local #fruits and #vegetables are attractive. But at what price? Some consumers are suddenly seeing prices skyrocket. Fruit and vegetable #farmers are struggling with #climate linked extreme #weather events. That’s wrecking #harvests and driving up production costs all over the world. But customers can help.
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"Moonrise Over The Gap"
An #autumn #moon rises over a #harvested #field in the #panhandle of #wv The gap referred to is the area between our section of the ancient #BlueRidge #mountains where sits beautiful #HarpersFerry. These fields will soon be populated with thousands of solar panels. My heart breaks. Hand-painted, digitally, in #CorelPainter, from my own photo.
https://lois-bryan.pixels.com/featured/moonrise-over-the-gap-lois-bryan.html
#art #giftideas #farming #fields #harvests #country #rural #autumn #fall #NotAi #LoisBryan
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https://www.politico.eu/article/france-faces-worst-wheat-harvest-in-the-last-40-years
La plus mauvaise #récolte de #blé en #france depuis 40 ans
French wheat producers are set to have “one of the worst #harvests in the last 40 years” after a wet winter and summer,
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The 10 Countries With the Fastest #PopulationDecline and Worst #Demographics : Medium
#FossilFuel use reaches global record despite #CleanEnergy growth : Guardian
#UN #Food chief: Poorest areas have zero #Harvests left : BBC
Check our latest #KnowledgeLinks
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"#UK #harvests of important crops could be down by nearly a fifth this year due to the unprecedented wet weather farmers have faced, increasing the likelihood that the prices of bread, beer and biscuits will rise.
Some farms were badly affected by persistent rain since October, meaning they have not been able to plant any crops, while the wet weather has significantly depleted the amount other farms have been able to plant."
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/29/washout-winter-spells-price-rises-for-uk-shoppers-with-key-crops-down-by-a-fifth
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Plants actually 'scream' while they're being harvested, new study finds | indy100
https://www.indy100.com/science-tech/plant-scream-harvested-study -
Easter eggs: Inside the ‘chocflation’ cocoa crisis leading to skyrocketing prices | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easter-eggs-price-expensive-inflation-chocolate-cocoa-b2520144.html#EasterEggs
#Cocoa
#Prices
#CocoaBean
#Harvests
#ClimateCrisis
#FarmersPaidLittle
#Farmers
#FairtradeFoundation
#ElNino
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Easter eggs: Inside the ‘chocflation’ cocoa crisis leading to skyrocketing prices | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easter-eggs-price-expensive-inflation-chocolate-cocoa-b2520144.html#EasterEggs
#Cocoa
#Prices
#CocoaBean
#Harvests
#ClimateCrisis
#FarmersPaidLittle
#Farmers
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Easter eggs: Inside the ‘chocflation’ cocoa crisis leading to skyrocketing prices | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easter-eggs-price-expensive-inflation-chocolate-cocoa-b2520144.html#EasterEggs
#Cocoa
#Prices
#CocoaBean
#Harvests
#ClimateCrisis
#FarmersPaidLittle
#Farmers
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Easter eggs: Inside the ‘chocflation’ cocoa crisis leading to skyrocketing prices | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easter-eggs-price-expensive-inflation-chocolate-cocoa-b2520144.html#EasterEggs
#Cocoa
#Prices
#CocoaBean
#Harvests
#ClimateCrisis
#FarmersPaidLittle
#Farmers
#FairtradeFoundation
#ElNino
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Easter eggs: Inside the ‘chocflation’ cocoa crisis leading to skyrocketing prices | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/easter-eggs-price-expensive-inflation-chocolate-cocoa-b2520144.html#EasterEggs
#Cocoa
#Prices
#CocoaBean
#Harvests
#ClimateCrisis
#FarmersPaidLittle
#Farmers
#FairtradeFoundation
#ElNino
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Nighttime #Harvests Protect #Farmworkers From Extreme #Heat, but Bring Other #Risks
https://civileats.com/2023/09/27/nighttime-harvesting-protects-farmworkers-from-extreme-heat-but-bring-other-risks/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=As%20Extreme%20Heat%20Blasts%20Farms%2C%20Can%20Night%20Harvesting%20Be%20a%20Solution%3F&utm_campaign=CE%20Weekly%2020230927 -
In theory the extra rain we've had should yield bumper crops... except the rains are causing #flooding, so... don't expect a lot by way of high yield #harvests this year. #climatechange #farming #bumpercrop #agriculture
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I did not think twice about joining #Threads #Meta #Zuckerberg. This detailed article https://www.honest-broker.com/p/how-the-internet-went-to-threads describes all the very good reasons you should not join either....as this a #tech #nightmare and a #socialmedia prison that #harvests your #data and crushes any privacy you may still have. How the Internet Went to #Threads. And how we can sew it back together.
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The rain in #Spain falls sparingly on the plain, and the drought has consequences for all of us who eat the #food grown in Spain.
"This has been the most expensive planting season on record, and with #harvests ruined or reduced by 60-80%, there will be many farms that will have a very tough time surviving."
This is what #ClimateInflation looks like.
#ClimateChange
https://apnews.com/article/spain-drought-andalusia-agriculture-crops-climate-change-8c6f8be6b09dc0e905c9c7fcf0a89f6f -
"#Agriculture exports for this year are forecast to fall by $18.1 billion from last year, a drop of 44%. Wheat, soy, corn, and sunflower exports are all set to shrink this year — all key crops for the Argentine economy as its exports bring in much-needed dollars.
#Argentina’s governments are highly dependent on good #harvests for boosting revenue. And government revenue dictates the #political possibilities for the current administration."
#ClimateChange
https://www.courthousenews.com/record-heat-wave-puts-argentina-harvests-in-jeopardy/ -
@kellogh
Part 1: #ClimateChangeWow.
Solution to the #ClimateCrisis using #SolarPanels for #farming: #Agrivoltaics
"Properly designed solar installations can increase food #harvests, reduce the need for #irrigation, revive dying lakes, rescue #pollinators, restore #soils + cool overheated humans—all while producing more power than conventional solar arrays."
"In 1982, researchers @ the #FraunhoferInstitute for Solar Energy (ISE) in Germany proposed a... solution..."
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@kellogh
Part 1: #ClimateChangeWow.
Solution to the #ClimateCrisis using #SolarPanels for #farming: #Agrivoltaics
"Properly designed solar installations can increase food #harvests, reduce the need for #irrigation, revive dying lakes, rescue #pollinators, restore #soils + cool overheated humans—all while producing more power than conventional solar arrays."
"In 1982, researchers @ the #FraunhoferInstitute for Solar Energy (ISE) in Germany proposed a... solution..."
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Some #Indigenous #CMTs - #CulturallyModifiedTrees at #Suquash #abandoned #CoalMine #industrial site. Local #FirstNations do #traditional #cedar #bark #harvests in this way. The tree stays alive & can be harvested again.
#VancouverIsland #vanisle #PNW #PacificNorthwest #Canada #BritishColumbia #NativeHarvest #RespectfulHarvest #education #InTheWoods #forest #trees
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Some #Indigenous #CMTs - #CulturallyModifiedTrees at #Suquash #abandoned #CoalMine #industrial site. Local #FirstNations do #traditional #cedar #bark #harvests in this way. The tree stays alive & can be harvested again.
#VancouverIsland #vanisle #PNW #PacificNorthwest #Canada #BritishColumbia #NativeHarvest #RespectfulHarvest #education #InTheWoods #forest #trees
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Some #Indigenous #CMTs - #CulturallyModifiedTrees at #Suquash #abandoned #CoalMine #industrial site. Local #FirstNations do #traditional #cedar #bark #harvests in this way. The tree stays alive & can be harvested again.
#VancouverIsland #vanisle #PNW #PacificNorthwest #Canada #BritishColumbia #NativeHarvest #RespectfulHarvest #education #InTheWoods #forest #trees
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Some #Indigenous #CMTs - #CulturallyModifiedTrees at #Suquash #abandoned #CoalMine #industrial site. Local #FirstNations do #traditional #cedar #bark #harvests in this way. The tree stays alive & can be harvested again.
#VancouverIsland #vanisle #PNW #PacificNorthwest #Canada #BritishColumbia #NativeHarvest #RespectfulHarvest #education #InTheWoods #forest #trees
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If it's not Brexit it's climate change
"The #shortages - which are affecting Ireland too - are largely the result of #ExtremeWeather in Spain and north Africa, where floods, snow and hail have affected #harvests."
#food #uk
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#Summer #FoodGarden #harvests & #FoodPlants 👩🌾 I LOVE growing food, year round.
#GrowFood #zone8 #Veggies #GrownFromSeed #FoodGardeners #FoodSecurity #Yyj #VictoriaBC #Wsanec #Saanich #Gardeners #SelfSufficiency #BackyardGarden #IGrowFood #Gardening #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW
