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The Art of Doing Nothing: Finding Stillness in the Southern Gulf Islands
Summer markets have quieted. The blackberries have all been eaten. The panic to preserve the garden’s bounty has finally subsided. And the sun, suddenly sleepier, is much slower to peek above the horizon in the mornings. These are all signs that the Southern Gulf Islands’ slow season has arrived.
Fall 2023
An Ode to the Saturna General Store
When done right, a general store is a thing of beauty — and Saturna‘s General Store is one of the best illustrations of a rural outpost and supply. As equal parts grocer, wine boutique, post office, and cafe, it stands as the heart of the community.
May 2023
Baking with the Seasons
In this hyper-seasonal exploration with Adina Guest of Salt Spring Island's Love's Galettes, learn how her past at the French Laundry and her connections to our island's growers influences every cake she creates. Each is a celebration of the seasons.
Fall 2023
Embrace the Wild: How to Experience Nettles
Spring in the Southern Gulf Islands brings an explosion of life, uplifting the landscape after a long wet winter. One of the first indicators that spring has truly arrived is the appearance of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) in abundant bright green patches.
May 2023
Kitchen Traditions: Forge a New Family Tradition
Creating intentional family heritage can be as simple as learning a new culinary technique. You can tackle these projects on your own, or make them simpler with do-it-yourself kits and workshops offered by local makers across Vancouver Island.
March 1, 2024
Salt Spring Island,
British Columbia, Canada