Blog Archive
We often get asked, why the name? While I (Tayler) was studying International Development at the University of Saskatchewan, I came across a chapter in the book Political Ecology: A Critical Introduction by Paul Robbins (2004), on the … Continued
Help us find the right people for our Regenerative Business Advisory Board! This year marks our 10th year in business, and as always, it continues to evolve. With new opportunities ahead of us, we’re seeking a 2-3 experienced, professional … Continued
“Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” – Bill Mollison We’ve got ourselves into a real civilizational pickle. The modern world relies on the very same “cheap” fossil fuels and … Continued
Let there be flowers… Edible flowers can turn any meal into something intriguing and magical. They provide vibrant colours that cannot be found in the produce department, but like veggies, they are filled with minerals and vitamins. In the vegetable … Continued
What? Come visit the Hatchet & Seed – Edible Landscapes headquarters and our (Tayler & Solara’s) backyard kitchen gardens. You’ll see examples of integrated chicken coop + compost system; vermicompost; light greywater re-use into sub-irrigation channels under no-dig … Continued
Happy Winter Solstice! Hi Folks, Time flies, and here we are in December catching our breath from a very busy end to the year. The beautiful fall weather kept us working outside, and with a short … Continued
Edible landscaping, like any form of landscaping, requires investment and maintenance. However, edible landscapes give back where conventional landscapes do not. Having been working in Victoria, BC for the last 8 years designing, installing and maintaining edible … Continued
If you’ve been to Nourish restaurant lately you may have noticed a delicious addition to their backyard. A secret garden has emerged and this once parking lot has been transformed into an edible oasis. Over the past year, … Continued
Happy Summer Solstice! We hope you are doing well and that your gardens are abundant. It’s been a while since our last newsletter, and so we thought we’d fill you in on what we’ve been up to. We’ve got … Continued
Still looking for some unique edible plants for your garden? Hatchet & Seed will be hosting a pop-up plant sale in the Kitchen Garden at Nourish. When: Sunday June 3rd, from 10-3pm. Where: Nourish Kitchen Garden – 225 … Continued