IN THE GARDEN – May – August 2026

Moon planting uses the moon’s phases and gravitational pull to improve gardening success. Just as it influences ocean tides, the moon affects moisture in our soils and plants. By sowing vegetables at the right lunar phase for their type and needs, you’ll boost germination, growth and overall yields.

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INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE – Reflections on food

When I think about what food means to me, my family and my Elders, food is life. It’s the conversation around the table. I started learning to cook at eight with my Aunty Rose. Everyone helped, even the little ones. We peeled potatoes, sliced carrots, washed up in turns. The boys cut the pumpkins. Everyone did something.

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