ABOUT STAR GARDEN:
The Star of the North continues to develop a cooperative urban garden focused on increasing access to fresh produce for those in need within our community. We are networking with local organizations such as the St. Albert Food Bank, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, and others, to help address issues of food security among indigenous people, newcomer immigrants and others. We are welcoming these individuals and families to be a part of the growing Star Garden community to learn about sustainable gardening practice, to volunteer, and to harvest.
Star Garden is a cooperative project being developed through education around the ecologically sustainable practices of organic, deep-mulch, no-till gardening.
TO BECOME A STAR GARDENER:
Contact Garden Coordinator Clint Porritt – 780-459-5511 or programs@starofthenorth.ca
STAR GARDEN UPDATES (April 18, 2024)
We Love Gardening! Workshops and BBQ is happening at The Star of the North on Sunday, April 28th from 1 – 4 pm, and we are hoping you all can join us! This workshop series is a joint venture with the St. Albert Backyard Gardening Group & Star Cooperative Garden. Could you please help us spread the word locally? This celebration of Earth Day will include: 7 gardening presentations and a community BBQ. Registration includes access to all workshops PLUS a BBQ meal ticket (burger or hotdog, chips/veggies, & drink). Visit the event webpage to www.starofthenorth.ca/gardening for full details and registration.
PROJECTS, SUPPLIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (April 2024)
So many ways to get involved. Let us know how you can help!
SPRING/SUMMER TIMELINE (April 2024)
Looking at the big Star Garden picture:
April 2024
Ongoing Seed Trays & Community Networking
Ongoing Field Trips & Garden Tours
W1 Plant Seed Trays #1
W3 Plant Seed Trays #2
W4 We Love Gardening! Workshop Series
May 2024
Ongoing Plot preparation and organics collection
Ongoing Early planting in both garden and greenhouse
Ongoing Field Trips & Garden Tours
W1 1st Planting Week: Potatoes/Peas/Spinach/Carrots
W2 Garden Blessing & Volunteer Orientation
W2 How to Grow: With God in the Garden Series
W3 2nd Planting Week (weather dependent)
W4 3nd Planting Week (weather dependent)
June 2024
Ongoing Field Trips & Garden Tours
W1 4rd Planting Week (weather dependent)
APRIL 2024 A CBC News feature on sustainable gardening. Read the full article here:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/even-gardens-have-a-carbon-footprint-here-s-how-to-reduce-the-climate-impact-of-urban-farming-1.7172192
MAY 2023 Radio Active Interview with Jessica Ng, Min Dhariwal here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52/clip/15987714 https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-52/clip/15987714
JANUARY 2023 St. Albert Gazette article on Environmental Initiatives Grant funding for greenhouse project here: https://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-news/eco-grants-fund-big-balloon-6363877
Take your class outside for a hands-on education field trip at Star Garden in St. Albert. Customize the experience for your junior & senior high science, biology, agricultural courses and more!
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE - APRIL/MAY/JUNE & SEPTEMBER 2024
Star Garden Field Trip Plan a visit to Star Garden & Greenhouse and learn the process of organic, no-till, deep mulch gardening and its environmental benefits.
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Hands-On Level: Low to Medium
Activity Options:
- Build-A-Garden Demo
- Milk Jug Gardening
- Planting & Transplanting
Suggested Donation: $100
Adopt-A-Plot Have your class Adopt-A-Plot at Star Garden! Learn the basics of the deep-mulch process and then get straight to work building and maintaining a plot.
Duration: 2 - 3 hours (snack provided)
Hands-On Level: High
Activity Options:
- Wheelbarrows & Pitchforks
- Build-A-Garden Advanced
- Planting & Transplanting
Suggested Donation: $200
Star Garden is a cooperative project developed through education around the ecologically sustainable practices of organic, deep-mulch, no-till gardening and focused on increasing access to fresh produce for those in need within our community.