08/18/2026
This summer, I had the absolute privilege of attending the workshops put on by TreeEater Farm and Nursery on Denman Island. Peter partnered with Greg from Bramblewood Nursery to educate growers in the region.
These two guys brought decades of knowledge to the table. We learned so many crucial and valuable skills and techniques for making our food gardens more sustainable.
In the first workshop Establishing Woody Perennials we learned about selecting the right food trees and crops for the right locations for proper stewardship and spent some hands on time learning grafting, pruning and proper planting techniques.
In the second workshop about Water Management we learned about earthworks techniques for moving and optimizing water, rainwater collection, storage and irrigation.
I learned so many things! I filled some holes in my knowledge, strengthened my understanding and practiced techniques.
I know I have lots of work to do on my grafting skills, but I am so grateful to be able to use this new knowledge to improve my work, support our garden projects and communities, and be a better steward to the land and water.
Peter and Greg are both brilliant minds and I am so grateful for their patience and teaching. I am so happy to have shared this time with so many like minded individuals. To be surrounded by those working towards a similar life is so validating.
PS. And Peter's partner Jill, who kept us fed and nourished during our stays, I appreciate you and thank you!!