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Chef Jonathan and Darren are on location at Pattison Farms for today's episode. Gerry (the owner) takes us through the wonderful history of the farm, and the various trials and tribulations traversed to get to where the farm is today - one of the valley's most cherished and venerated farms!

Well it may have taken us sometime but we are finally able to upload this interview from an earlier time. With all the chaos in the world to do with the Corona virus its good to know that organization like LUSH Valley (Let Us Share the Harvest) have been looking at food security in our community. Lush Valleys mission is to support the Comox Valley in gaining food-systems skills and knowledge to increase food security, self-sufficiency, and local food production across the region.  We are excited to sit down with Maurita Prato Executive Director of LUSH Valley to learn just a little bit more about all the amazing things LUSH Valley does. We talk about all the program LUSH is involved with such as Fruit tree, Healthy food, Share the harvest and Garden share and learn how they are trying to shape our food community. At this time we would also bring attention to lush valleys Emergency Food Share Program which is aimed at providing food to those in need in the Comox Valley, including those in need of financial and/or food delivery assistance. The program also provides pick-up and delivery of donated food items from businesses and supports neighbourhood food drives. If you are able to donate at this time every little bit counts.   Website: https://lushvalley.org/food-share/ Please direct all questions to foodshare@lushvalley.org or to 250-207-HELP (4357). Call Centre hours of operation are:Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 9:00 am to 1:00 pmTuesday/Thursday – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

 Carmen Wakeling of Eatmore Sprouts sat down at the Edible Valley table today to talk sprouts, farming, and the beautiful Comox Valley. Carmen took us back to the beginning, those many years ago, where it all began. It's amazing that a small backyard venture has become a food juggernaut, producing an incredible amount of food for the entire province. Truly one of the forefront food growers of our area, we are thankful that Carmen was able to come in and share her story, and hopefully inspire all of us! Eatmore Sprouts and Greens Ltd.2604 Grieve RdCourtenay, BC, V9J 1S7Telephone:  250-338-4860Fax:  250-334-0216Email: eatmore@shawbiz.ca Website: http://www.eatmoresprouts.com Facebook: Eatmore Sprouts

A little bit of a different show for Edible Valley, in the model of the show featuring Arzeena Hamir back in the fall about winter gardening, we welcome local compost educator Patty Rose. Patty is a familiar face in the community, teaching a variety of composting and organic gardening courses through out the year. She has a passion for local food, and clean eating. And ,of course, her worm bins. Thanks you Patty, it was a great learning experience for us! Thanks for listening to the Edible Valley podcast. We gratefully accept donations to help with our hosting, as well as contributions of food ingredients to the Edible Valley test kitchen. Please feel free to contact us by email ediblevalley@gmail.com, follow our twitter feed (@ediblevalley) and like our facebook page