Container gardening event in Chilliwack sells out for 2nd time this year, reflecting interest in growing local food

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Image: Glen Allen / Families attend the most recent container gardening event on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Fantasy Farms in Chilliwack.

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Walker says she connected at the event with “some amazing teachers” in SD33 to help her move the container gardening program forward and hopefully fill monthly events from March through October.

Walker plans to partner with stakeholders to present the basics on how to plant and harvest.

“A full curriculum will be created so we can reach out to as many families as possible,” she said.

Amid demand for so many hamper, pantry and backpack programs throughout the Fraser Valley, Walker said she wanted to find solutions to eliminate the need for food supports.

“In this day and age, and while we are located in one of the most fertile sections of the Province, it is unacceptable to continue to function in this manner, and let’s get children excited about the ability to supplement food sources by growing container gardens,” she said.

For more information on future gardening events, please email GardeningInitiative@gmail.com. Should anyone wish to participate by volunteering, providing product, or support financially, please contact Debbie Walker at debbiewalker3456@gmail.com. Visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063670865572 for more information.