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‘Is My Soil Good?’ Webinar On February 17
The Bermuda National Library will be hosting a webinar ‘Is My Soil Good?’ on Wednesday, February 17 at 6.00pm. A promotion for the event said, “Continue on your gardening journey and learn how to grow your own delicious food in healthy soil. Join Grow Biointensive Gardening Teacher Frances Eddy for her second online zoom session with us. ‘Is... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Spotlight Tucker’s Farm Goat Cheese
In the fourth of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted James Tucker. The BTA said, “Meet James Tucker of Tucker’s Farm Goat Cheese. His delicious product is found in some of our favourite dishes at restaurants across the island. Plus, the goats are pretty... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Spotlights Farmer Manuel DeSilva
In the second of a series featuring ‘BTA Harvest Heroes’ for the 2021 Restaurant Weeks, the Bermuda Tourism Authority highlighted Manuel DeSilva. The BTA said, “Farming is in Manuel DeSilva’s blood. Three generations of the DeSilva family work on the farm, growing and harvesting fresh produce for our island. Celebrate our island’s... Read more of this article
Jackson: Govt Should ‘Be More Transparent’
The Government should “work harder to be more transparent before committing what could amount to tens of millions of tax payers’ dollars to vertical farming,” OBA MP Susan Jackson said. Ms Jackson said, “Government announced in the House of Assembly, confidential negotiations are taking place to invest in vertical farming. In June... Read more of this article
School Gardens Programme At Govt House
Governor John Rankin thanked everyone who participated in the School Gardens Programme at Government House, saying it helps “young students to develop their skills and confidence.” Government House posted the photos below on social media, saying: “In early November. the Governor was pleased to welcome members of the Garden Club of... Read more of this article
Vertical Farming & Shoreside Fishing Facility
The Government has been working “to design and implement a vertical farming facility in Bermuda” and will also be working “to build a shoreside fishing facility,” Minister Wayne Furbert said. Vertical Farming Speaking at yesterday’s [Nov 12] press conference, Minister for the Cabinet Office Wayne Furbert said, “This... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Minister On Community Gardens
The Parks Department recently completed a community garden at the top of Corkscrew Hill, they are prepping a community garden in Southlands Park, and several new sites are on the horizon as the Government works to achieve the “goal of a community garden in every parish.” This was from Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch who was... Read more of this article
‘Eat Grow Save’ Initiative Graduation Ceremony
On Thursday evening the Department of Health held a graduation ceremony for the most recent graduates of their ‘Eat Grow Save’ initiative with lead instructor Chaplin Kevin Santucci. A Government spokesperson said, “The eight-week workshop was created to encourage residents to start home gardens and featured several guest speakers including Norwood... Read more of this article
AgraLiving Set To Host Farming Workshops
The AgraLiving Institute will be hosting the ‘Sustainable Farming Workshop 101′ on October 17 and October 24, with topics including “growing soil fertility, composting, and raising seedlings successfully, as well as how to create your own garden plan using seasonal local crops to get the most out of your space.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Honest Greens: Subscription Delivery Service
Honest Greens Bermuda has launched a weekly subscription delivery service, with customers able to order a “curated collection of fresh locally grown specialty greens and culinary herbs.” A spokesperson said, “Honest Greens Bermuda is pleased to announce the launch of our weekly subscription delivery service. Customers will receive... Read more of this article
Video: Entrepreneur Series: Pacheco & Sons
The MarketPlace has released their third episode of their “MarketPlace Entrepreneur Spotlight” video series — which highlights local entrepreneurs who sell their locally made or grown products through their stores — with the latest episode spotlighting Roger Pacheco and Pacheco & Sons Farm. Mr Pacheco explains that the company was... Read more of this article
Plan For A Community Garden In Every Parish
“Government is fully committed to doing its part to aid in boosting the growth of the agriculture industry,” Minister of Public Works David Burch said, adding that “the plan is to establish a Community Garden in every Parish.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 24] the Minister said, “We aim to ensure the public... Read more of this article
