Tag: Agriculture & farming
St. David’s To Celebrate The Bermuda Onion
When Mark Twain visited Bermuda in 1877, he described the central role the island’s namesake onion had assumed in local life and culture by the late 19th century: “The onion is the pride and joy of Bermuda. It is her jewel, her gem of gems. In her conversation, her pulpit, her literature, it is her most frequent and eloquent figure. “In Bermuda... Read more of this article
National Trust To Host Three-Day “Devonfest”
The Bermuda National Trust is offering residents a taste of farm life — quite literally — during its three-day “Devonfest” event being in June. The activities get underway on Friday, June 7 with a tour of the Trust’s Devondale property on South Shore Road in Devonshire and culminate with a family brunch at the farm on... Read more of this article
Farmers Will Submit Combined Ag Show Exhibit
The Bermuda Farmers Association said that as a “show of good faith” they have decided to submit a combined exhibit at Agricultural Exhibition “showing the very best of what we are capable of producing on island when we all work together.” The Association previously said they would boycott the Agricultural Exhibition next week... Read more of this article
Government Responds: Farmer Ag Show Boycott
The Government said they were “surprised to read the allegations” by farmer Tom Wadson, where he said that the Bermuda Farmers Association would boycott the Agricultural Exhibition next week. Mr Wadson is reported to have said “Several Bermuda crop farmers are boycotting the exhibition this year because of the red tape we get from Government... Read more of this article
Historic Video: Bermuda Easter Lily Farm
It was once said Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” for a million good reasons — that was the estimated size of the island’s annual crop of lilies when the industry was at its peak. This historic video was shot during the Easter season in the 1920s at the farm of Malcolm Hollis – then one of Bermuda’s most prominent lily growers... Read more of this article
Bermuda Plant Finder Guide Available Online
The Department of Conservation Services has released copies of their Bermuda Plant Finder online via their website. The Department said: “This guide to Bermuda’s plants was developed following requests from landscape architects, Planning Officers and home owners for an easy to use guide for determining which plants are best suited for their... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Stealing 24 Ears Of Corn
58-year-old Southampton resident Norman Dowling pleaded not guilty in Magistrates Court this morning [Aug 17] to stealing 24 ears of corn and trespassing on the land on which the corn was growing. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner set Mr Dowling’s bail at $2,000 and trial for 9th November.Related PostsArnolds Fined $1,200 For Veggie Swap Court:... Read more of this article
Thirteen Graduate From Horticulture Programme
Yesterday afternoon [June 21] the graduates of the National Training Board’s Certificate in Basic Horticulture Programme were recognized at a ceremony held at the Bermuda College. The pilot programme commenced with 16 participants, and 13 of the participants reached their goal of becoming proficient Landscape Gardeners. They graduates are Billy Brooks,Keavin... Read more of this article
Summer Landscape Gardening Programme Planned
In the House of Assembly on Friday [June 8], Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Patrice Minors highlighted an upcoming Summer Landscape Gardening and Basic Horticulture Programme. Minister Minors’ said, “Horticulture is said to be an interesting and refreshing vocational field. A person who enjoys working with plants, soil, and the... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Community Garden Opened
Yesterday [June 7] Greenrock hosted the official opening of the Catlin Community Garden located at the Sunshine League property on King Street in Hamilton. The Catlin Community Garden is the first of several gardens proposed to be developed over the course of the next 18 months as part of Greenrock’s Healthy Harvest project. The goal of Healthy Harvest... Read more of this article
