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Mirrors Garden Club Donates To Summerhaven
The Mirrors Programme’s Field of Learning Garden Club celebrated the end of Term 1 with a donation of fresh, homegrown produce to the residents of Summerhaven on Thursday, December 12th. Kimberley Jackson, Programme Manager of The Mirrors Programme, shared “This heartfelt gesture reflects our commitment to teaching students valuable life skills... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Farmers Market
The Bermuda Farmers’ Market was held today [Nov 30] at the Botanical Gardens, with a variety of goods available for purchase. The Farmers’ Market offers local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisans a venue to sell produce, plants and locally-made crafts directly to residents and visitors. Related... Read more of this article
Registration Open For Mirrors’ Field Of Learning
Registration is now open for Term 1 at The Mirrors Programme’s Field of Learning. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to announce that registration is open for Term 1 of the Field of Learning Garden Club. Open to students ages 11-18, the programme runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM until sunset, beginning October... Read more of this article
Pesticides Regulations Consultation Summary
The Ministry of Health announced today that the summary of comments from the Pesticides Regulations Consultation is now available. A Government spokesperson said, “This consultation, which ran from June 28 to August 4, 2024, was part of a public engagement initiative on pesticide regulations launched at the end of June. This initiative was originally... Read more of this article
Feedback Sought For Pesticides Regulations
The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Home Affairs are reminding the public that the consultation period for the proposed Pesticides Regulations, an initiative announced in the Speech from the Throne in November 2022, will conclude on August 4th. A Government spokesperson said, “The proposed Pesticides Regulations are designed to bring the... Read more of this article
Govt House Hosts School Gardens Project
Governor Rena Lalgie met with Victor School Primary and Dellwood Middle School students for the last day of their ‘school gardens’ project at Government House Government House said, “Over the school year, the students planted and maintained their gardens each week and their hard work paid off with both schools winning a “First... Read more of this article
Minister Roban On Integrated Agriculture Strategy
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 8], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban provided an update on the Integrated Agriculture strategy which is “aimed at supporting and enhancing the island’s local food production.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on... Read more of this article
$500K Funding For Agricultural Service Centre
“It is exciting to realise the start of this critical project,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, confirming the allocation of $500,000 in the 2024/25 Budget for the Agricultural Service Centre. “Once completed, the new centre will continue to support our local farming sector and strengthen Bermuda’s food security.” A... Read more of this article
2024 Parish Garden Competition Launched
The Department of Health and the Grow.Eat.Save Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is launching the 2024 Bermuda Parish Garden Competition, themed ‘Let’s Grow Together’ A Government spokesperson said, “This initiative encourages residents and organizations... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda Is Love Garden
Bermuda Is Love held an event at the TN Tatem Community Garden in Warwick yesterday [February 11]. The event taught people how to plant and harvest vegetables from their gardens. Aaron Crichlow, one of the founders of Bermuda Is Love, said the event was a “community building exercise” and was for people “who cared about the environment and their... Read more of this article
22 People Complete Gardening Workshop
The Department of Health recently celebrated the graduation of 22 participants from the Grow Eat Save Gardening Workshop. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health recently held the Grow Eat Save Gardening Workshop Graduation. 22 graduates persevered and completed the course. “Members of this graduating class will enjoy exclusive... Read more of this article
Field Of Learning Gardening Club For Students
The Mirrors Programme announced the return of the Field of Learning Gardening Club, a five-week initiative that will begin on November 7th, and is available for students ages 13-18. A Government spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is thrilled to announce that the Field of Learning Gardening Club is back! A five-week initiative commencing... Read more of this article
