At a recent lecture for the Master Gardener Program put on by the Calgary Horticultural Society, the topic of communications was the focus. The Master Gardener program began in the 1970s at Washington State University, designed to help the Extension department meet the high demand for urban horticulture and gardening advice. Training programs and Master Gardeners are now found across the US and Canada, and the focus on sharing information and providing advice is still the same.
For new MG students, it can be daunting to consider answering questions, giving a short talk or writing an article. But in discussion, the feeling was shared that gardeners are far from intimidating, and tend to be extremely generous, modest and happy to share their knowledge, experience and even their own gardens. Gardening and information exchange go hand in hand, and this has always been the case with the CKE Community Garden. Part of our mandate is to provide educational and community-based activities for the gardeners in our area, and year after year the most anticipated event is our annual Movie Night.
This year’s movie is Wasted! The Story of Food Waste. Through the eyes of chefs such as Anthony Bourdain, this documentary aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. While not exactly about gardening, the topic of food waste relates directly to food security, climate change, and the value we place on good quality ingredients. Please consider joining us on Friday, January 23 at 7:00 pm at the CKE Community Hall for what is always an enjoyable evening of education, entertainment, and connecting with your fellow community members.
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