EPISODE · Feb 21, 2025 · 7 MIN
Can a new, massive community garden improve food security?
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
A massive new community garden, the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, is set to open in Saanich by March 1. Spanning nearly 14 acres, it will offer up to 1,000 small garden plots and larger farming spaces. Leasing a plot will cost just $10 per month—“less than a streaming fee,” according to co-founder John Espley. Guest: John Espley - Founding Partner of the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A massive new community garden, the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, is set to open in Saanich by March 1. Spanning nearly 14 acres, it will offer up to 1,000 small garden plots and larger farming spaces. Leasing a plot will cost just $10 per month—“less than a streaming fee,” according to co-founder John Espley. Guest: John Espley - Founding Partner of the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can a new, massive community garden improve food security?
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