Yearly Archives: 2010

The Writers Union AGM in Ottawa started off Thursday night with a talk by Hal Wake, who did a smooth job of recapping the past fifty years of Canadian writing – though by his own admission under questioning (by a … Continue reading →

Last week’s work party at Haliburton Farm was a bit of planting – some fingerling seed potatoes going surplus. The smartweed had taken over a lot of the prepared beds so we weeded as we went, and came upon a … Continue reading →

A couple of events involving warm beverages coming up in Victoria – ideally timed for these chilly spring days. On the coffee front, The Black Stilt and Oughtred Coffee are fundraising for the families and children of coffee farmers that … Continue reading →

I enjoy my membership in COG-Vancouver Island, which has information sessions over the winter followed by local farm tours. Last week’s farm tour gave us a chance to see Blackberry Spring Farm in Saanich, which has two greenhouses. Barb grows … Continue reading →

I have not talked about poetry for a while. Food has seemingly taken over; but food poetry and writing are holding their own too. Here’s a little update of my food writing news: Food poems are being published in a … Continue reading →