FOODSCAPING OUR FUTURE: EDIBLE LANDSCAPES FOR EVERYONE
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DATE: Sept 9, 2023
TIME: 10:00 - 12:00 pm
LOCATION: Online
WHY THIS, WHY NOW?
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Our fragile food supply chain has been tested countless times in recent years, and remains vulnerable to this day. Beyond supply chain breakdowns, climate change has been at the root of many of these disturbances, manifesting as floods, fires, drought, and other extreme weather events. These factors combined have given birth to an unprecedented interest in growing food at home, and yet have also provided a unique set of gardening challenges. In this time of great change, your environment is bursting with potential, whether you live in an apartment, on an acreage, or somewhere in between.
Looking to the forest as our teacher, we will explore powerful plants and extraordinary edibles that can transform your landscape into a foodscape. No matter how large or small, sunny or shady your space, it is possible to cultivate a beautiful, bountiful future, starting in your own home.
Now is the perfect time to start growing food, sowing seeds for future harvests, and planning the next stage of your food growing journey.
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today"
- Chinese Proverb
EVENT OVERVIEW:
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10:00 - Intro & Inner Landscapes
10:15 - Indoor Edibles
10:30 - Bountiful Balconies & Handy Herbs
10:45 - Salad In Slippers (Raised Beds & More)
11:00 - Food Forestry & Perennial Vegetables
11:30 - Wild Edibles
11:45 - Q&A
11:59 - Closing
WHY FOODSCAPING?
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“Mounting evidence from multiple scientific studies shows that many fruits, vegetables, and grains grown today carry less protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C than those that were grown decades ago.”
— NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
We live in an era that is increasingly uncertain, yet timeless truths remain: everybody eats, and there is little that brings us together more than a home-cooked meal with family and friends.
We believe growing our own food is the clearest path to health & peace of mind. When we are surrounded by edible landscapes, our next meal is close to home, ingredients are known and trusted, freshness is a given, and there is more than enough to share.
By integrating edible plants into our living rooms and landscapes, we can cultivate a future that feeds the soul, nourishes the body, and regenerates the land.
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
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Joshua Clae Wagler was born into a family of farmers, foodies, and nature lovers. Enchanted by his grandparents' farm and fascinated by growth, Joshua majored in Urban Studies at the University of Calgary, eventually travelling overseas to Pacific Asia to study the Globalization and Sustainability of Cities. Returning home, he began seeking practical, scalable, and inspiring solutions to the social and environmental problems that he witnessed both overseas and at home. He began studying food forestry, nutrition, permaculture, and homesteading. The journey had come full circle, and Joshua had returned to his original joy and inspiration: the farm, the forest, and the dinner table.
In 2013 he co-founded Edible Landscapes Design Ltd, a team of passionate professionals serving home-owners, business, farms, and diy-ers to design, install, and maintain edible landscapes that nourish the body, feed the soul, and regenerate the land.
“The passion and authenticity of your content is outstanding. It was a pleasure to be in your company thus far and to learn from you.”
- Deborah Wickins, Professor at University of Victoria
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
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This 2 hours online event will give you a new lense to look at your surroundings, and help you identify new opportunities to grow and harvest your own food.
We'll go on a journey that starts your own home, and moving outwards to your balcony, backyard, and beyond.
We'll share principles, practices, resources, and recipes, so whether you're a bold beginner or experienced gardener, and whether you live in an apartment or on a farm, this talk will give you plenty of next steps.
We'll finish with a Q&A to help bring your future foodscape even closer to fruition.
PRICING & REGISTRATION:
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SUPER-EARLY BIRD: $15 (Before Aug 1, 2023)
EARLY-BIRD: $20 (Before Aug 25, 2023)
REGULAR PRICE: $30 (After Aug 25, 2023)
QUESTIONS?
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EMAIL: office@edible.design
PHONE: 778-747-3318
READY TO JOIN US?
REGISTER NOW TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!
TICKETS HERE —> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foodscaping-our-future-edible-landscapes-for-everyone-tickets-653762781077