Yearly Archives: 2021

 

Over and Out: BC Seedy Saturday 2021

Feb 22

Well – long in the preparation and now over! Some 450 people from around the province registered for BC’s Virtual Seedy Saturday, and there were audiences of around 150 for each session. I attended most of the events, with growing … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Over and Out: BC Seedy Saturday 2021
 
 

Nose Diving

Feb 18

I’ve yet to get my hands on a copy of Harold McGee‘s latest book, Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World’s Smells, but I revere his classic work, On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Nose Diving
 
 

Poetry Among the Seeds

Feb 17

Our BC Virtual Seedy Saturday poetry lineup is out. Eleven BC poets will be featured among the talks that make up the three days of the event. Some months ago, when the idea for a virtual event was mooted, I … Continue reading →

Tagged , , | Comments Off on Poetry Among the Seeds
 
 

Seedy Saturday, Pandemic Style

Feb 10

I’m back online after a long absence! It seems right to pick up the thread here with news of this year’s Seedy Saturday. Autumn is the time gardeners and farmers are starting to pore over seed catalogs, and community organizers … Continue reading →

Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Seedy Saturday, Pandemic Style