May.21,2013
Let’s talk nutrition! Rhubarb is made up of several key nutrients including potassium, vitamin C and calcium. Potassium is a mineral that plays a role in blood pressure control, muscle growth, the nervous and digestive systems, kidney health, and brain function Vitamin C is an antioxidant that keeps us healthy and protects our cells from damage Calcium is [...]
May.19,2013
Last year, when I was 8 months pregnant with our second child we moved into a beautiful new house – a block and a half from our old house (our Realtor thought it would be funny to send me the posting). As the snow melted, a ring of red and green nubbins popped up from the ground [...]
Thinking about what to plant in the garden this year, why not consider the three sisters? Growing up in South Africa, and then Australia, I had never heard of the “three sisters” planting method until I moved to Manitoba recently. When I researched how it works, I couldn’t believe other countries hadn’t adopted this method [...]
May.16,2013
Look at the difference a year can make! Here’s a look at my rhubarb patch today compared to what it looked like in April of last year. My little patch of rhubarb is tucked in a relatively shady spot in the yard and may therefore be a little further behind than rhubarb in full sun [...]
Are you a rhubarb lover? It seems some people love it and some people don’t. I am a lover. Not only is it a remarkably hardy, fast growing and low maintenance plant, but those tart stalks are incredibly tasty! Rhubarb pie, rhubarb crisp, rhubarb oat bars, stewed rhubarb, rhubarb BBQ sauce (yes!), rhubarb slush, rhubarb [...]
May.8,2013
Reward? A tasty treat that can be used in jams, pies, cakes, crisps, and so much more! Rhubarb is known as a cool season perennial plant that can survive the harsh Manitoba winters. Even with our late spring, rhubarb will soon be ready for picking, likely by the end of the month. Keep an eye [...]
May.5,2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013 is Arbor Day at AssiniboinePark. This annual fun filled day will be held at the Children’s Nature Playground in the park and is packed full of activities for everyone in the family. For all of our fruit tree owners (or wannabes), here’s your opportunity to have some of your tree related [...]
Last night we welcomed Hadass, Pascale, Chris, Raelene and Christine to our new Communications and Media team. This team is one of several that makes up our newly expanded Advisory Team. We’re thrilled to see new people get involved who are as excited and eager to make Fruit Share a success as we are. This team [...]
If you love fruit, community and the thrill of starting something new, this job posting may be for you.
For a while now we’ve been hinting and suggesting that Brandon will be launching their own Fruit Share this summer. Well, look who’s hiring for a Fruit Share Coordinator?! Job Posting – Fruit Share Coordinator -Brandon, Manitoba I’m so excited! Pick that fruit!
Dreaming of Fruit By Hadass Eviatar Hadass is a Winnipeg writer. She blogs at My Coat of Many Colours (link is http://hadasseviatar.com/blog/), where she muses on life, health and the joys of local food. It’s the Winter That Wouldn’t Die. Below-normal temperatures, piles of snow everywhere. Talk of a big flood, again. But I’m dreaming [...]
Fruit Share is on the hunt for more dedicated fruit lovers to help with the planning and organization of Fruit Share. Click below for complete details on 6 volunteer jobs up for grabs: Community Promotions Team Lead Pick + Preserve Workshop Team Lead Blog Publisher Volunteer Coordination Team Lead Events Team Lead Grants Team Lead
Check out these great gardening/farming events that Fruit Share will be involved in. Thanks to our display volunteers who make it possible for us to be part of these great Manitoba events. Seedy Saturday – March 9 10am to 3pm Canadian Mennonite University (South Campus) This is the 13th year for the annual gathering of [...]
Mar.6,2013
We kicked off the month at Food Matters Manitoba’s Growing Local Conference. We were eager to showcase our program, share some jam making information and recruit more volunteers. Take a look. If you missed out on the fun and want to catch up on some of what we discussed in the “Let’s Get Jammin’” Workshop, [...]
Warm sunny days have us thinking about all that gorgeous fruit we’ll be picking this summer. We can’t wait! To make the most of picking days, we’re doing a lot of planning, prepping and proposal writing. We think you’re going to love some of the exciting things in store for 2013. Check out our Winter [...]
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