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May flowers and pumpkin futures

From the looks of it, someone has turned the highway through the Gumboot Nation into some type of sod farm.
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From the looks of it, someone has turned the highway through the Gumboot Nation into some type of sod farm. I understand the need to scrape off the creeping growth on the side of the road but this is approaching Hügelkultur (German, pronunciation: “hoogle culture,” a horticultural technique where a mound constructed from decaying wood debris and other compostable biomass materials is later – or immediately – planted as a raised bed). Before you decide to plant, I would sieve out the roadside reflector posts.

Speaking of growing, our Community Association is sponsoring another year of “It Came from the Pumpkin Patch” pumpkin growing contest. It’s time to order your pumpkin seeds and get growin’! The rules are simple: One entry per person. It must be grown IN Roberts Creek. It must be weighed by the grower (October 16/17). A photograph must be submitted to the RCCA of the pumpkin being weighed with a two-litre bottle for scale. Heaviest pumpkin wins a Roberts Creek hoodie (value $50). Prettiest pumpkin will receive a $25 gift card for the Rusty Hinge garden shop. Ugliest pumpkin will win a $15 gift card to Eco Freako. Winners will be announced Nov. 1!

Are you consumed with creativity and have an undying need to get your craft on? Would you love to share your gifts with your community on our Tiny Farm in the Heart of the Creek, helping to building a sanctuary for the stomach and the soul? One Straw Society is on the lookout for some crafty folks to build a driftwood bench, a gate panel, a fairy house – that kind of thing. It’s a public community space and they would love people to get excited about being a part of it. Contact info@onestraw.ca to do your bit.

Beth Hawthorn is having an Open Studio on Mother’s Day weekend. This Saturday and Sunday, May 8 & 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., you can browse (and purchase!) the handcrafted works from her place at 1551 Lockyer Rd. Bring your favourite mama by for a visit. Bring your mask.

¡Atención! El Cinco de Mayo está aquí- Latin Funk Livestream is coming to your favourite device. An online event by #219, Featuring DJ Sam Pulpo, DJ Paola and MC Topher Trick. Tune in to mixcloud.com/live/latinfunk this Saturday, May 8, at 9 p.m. Price: Free! Latin Funk Allstars will be bringing you a slice of Little Legion energy straight to your living room, deck or giant inflatable outdoor screen. It’s been a long quiet winter for the beloved Roberts Creek Legion, and although this is a free event, if you enjoy the vibes we encourage you to hit the donate button at robertscreeklegion.ca and throw a couple of bucks to help keep our venue afloat.

Sorry I missed last week, with little going on (except around my house, the chickens and teenager, my business and laundry and dishes, etc.), there is little to write about. With the shots rolling out we can hope that will all change soon. Now I’ve had my first jab, my friends call me Kelly Vax.

Get me at kellybacks@rocketmail.com