Cultivate Toronto http://cultivatetoronto.com Providing fresh, backyard-grown food to Toronto residents. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 What a Party! Thank You to Everyone who Participated http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/what-a-party-thank-you-to-everyone-who-participated/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/what-a-party-thank-you-to-everyone-who-participated/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:50 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1619  

Thank you Sweets from the Earth!

Our official Cultivate Toronto launch party was a resounding success.

A tremendous thank you to everyone who came out to participate in the event on Wednesday night at the CSI Annex building in Toronto. We had a great time celebrating in honour of our 2012 name change, and talking about our future plans for bring fresh, locally grown organic produce to more tables across the city.

Another GIANT thank you to our sponsor, Sweets from the Earth, for plying us with sweet treats all evening long.

We look forward to another great growing season of healthy harvests.

 

]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/what-a-party-thank-you-to-everyone-who-participated/feed/ 0 Learn More about CultivateTO at our Launch Party! http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/learn-more-about-cultivateto-at-our-launch-party/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/learn-more-about-cultivateto-at-our-launch-party/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 13:54:08 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1611 Cultivate Toronto is ready to kickoff the 2012 season and we’re looking forward to working with YOU!

Come see what plans we have in store for the 2012 growing season and meet other supporters.

Join us on Wednesday, May 16th, from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the Basement of the CSI Annex (720 Bathurst Street).

RSVP required by Eventbrite

]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/learn-more-about-cultivateto-at-our-launch-party/feed/ 0 Dovercourt Sold Out! Act Fast to Snag Shareholder Spots at Wychwood and Riverdale! http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/dovercourt-sold-out-act-fast-to-snag-shareholder-spots-at-wychwood-and-riverdale/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/dovercourt-sold-out-act-fast-to-snag-shareholder-spots-at-wychwood-and-riverdale/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 21:04:17 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1600

Join the Harvest at our Wychwood or Riverdale Hubs

Well, the bad news is that we’re fresh out of shares for our Dovercourt hub.
But the good news is that we still have a few shareholder spots available in our Riverdale and Wychwood areas.
So if you’re in the neighbourhood and looking to feast all summer long on fresh, locally grown, organic produce, contact us quick and satisfy yor craving for delicious crisp fresh veggies, herbs and heirloom varieties to spice up your salads and help you eat well.
Don’t wait – there’s only a few slots left. Visit our Receive local Fresh Veggies page or contact Chris at 416-238-5715 or chris@cultivatetoronto.com to sign up as a shareholder or to find out more.
]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/dovercourt-sold-out-act-fast-to-snag-shareholder-spots-at-wychwood-and-riverdale/feed/ 0 CultivateTO is Looking for a Garden Coordinator – is it you? http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/cultivateto-is-looking-for-a-garden-coordinator-is-it-you/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/05/cultivateto-is-looking-for-a-garden-coordinator-is-it-you/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 16:55:51 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1593 We are currently looking for a Garden Coordinator for our Wychwood hub to work with interns and volunteers to manage the gardens and ensure healthy harvests for the CSA program in our Wychwood area (near Atlas Ave, between St. Clair Ave W and Vaughan Rd).

See our Current Positings page if this sounds like you!

NOTE: All applications must be submitted by email with the cover letter and resume combined together as a single Word or PDF document. Please use the title of the position you are applying for as the subject line in your email and mention where you saw the job posting in your cover letter.

Thanks!

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Find @cultivatetoronto on Twitter

 

Join @CultivateTO for a Twitter chat about urban agriculture.

  • Wednesday May 2nd 2012
  • 9pm EST
  • Follow the hashtag #CultivateTO
  • We’ve got prizes!

Follow and tweet along while @CultivateTO and our team members chat about growing your own food. All are welcome. Learn new tips, ask questions, and “meet” some fellow urban agriculture champions.

If you’ve never been on a Twitter chat before here are some simple tips to join:

  • Use the Twitter.com search option and type in #CultivateTO
  • Add a #CultivateTO column on Tweetdeck
  • ** Best way: use Tweetchat.com by signing into your Twitter account and type #CultivateTO into the chat box at the top

If you have any questions send them to morgan@cultivatetoronto.com

See you on Wednesday May 2!

]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/join-cultivateto-for-a-twitter-chat-about-urban-agriculture/feed/ 0 We’re on TV! Watch Cultivate Toronto’s 15 Minutes of Fame on Global News http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/were-on-tv-watch-cultivate-torontos-15-minutes-of-fame-on-global-news/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/were-on-tv-watch-cultivate-torontos-15-minutes-of-fame-on-global-news/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:08:31 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1571

 

On April 23rd, the Cultivate Toronto team met with Susan Hay og Global News at one of our Wychwood gardens to chat about urban agriculture, our coming season and re-connecting communities with locally grown and organic produce.

Watch Chris and Elaine as they talk to Ms. Hay about growing with Cultivate Toronto.

]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/were-on-tv-watch-cultivate-torontos-15-minutes-of-fame-on-global-news/feed/ 0 Wondering what to do this summer? CultivateTO knows! http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/wondering-what-to-do-this-summer-cultivateto-knows/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/wondering-what-to-do-this-summer-cultivateto-knows/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:31:02 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1543 Join our team at Cultivate Toronto in celebrating the many community environment days happening across the city.

Click here for a full listing of events and find out what’s happening near you.

Starting with today! Happy Earth Day to all.

 

Check out community environment events around you

 

 

]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/wondering-what-to-do-this-summer-cultivateto-knows/feed/ 0 Happy Earth Day! http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/happy-earth-day/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/happy-earth-day/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:08:57 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1549 From all of us here at Cultivate Toronto, wishing you a very Happy Earth Day!

What are you doing for Earth Day? Tweet us @CultivateTO and let us know.

In whatever way you decide to celebrate the goodness of our world, Mother Nature will thank you for giving back a little bit.

 

2012 National Action Campaign

 

 

 

]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/happy-earth-day/feed/ 1 Writers Wanted: Around the Watering Can Needs You! http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/writers-wanted-around-the-watering-can-needs-you/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/writers-wanted-around-the-watering-can-needs-you/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:56:10 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1472 Are you passionate about local, organically grown food? Do you spend your spring, summer and fall enjoying outdoor markets and getting involved on the urban agriculture movement? Do you want to write all about it for CultivateToronto?
We’re recruiting writer’s for our weekly newsletter, Around the Watering Can, to contribute content such as local event updates, news about urban farming and recipes used from organic locally grown or heirloom produce.
If you’re interested in submitting a one-off piece, or contributing on a regular basis, please contact us at tahlia@cultivatetoronto.com.
]]> http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/writers-wanted-around-the-watering-can-needs-you/feed/ 0 CultivateTO Wants You! Become a Shareholder for 2012 http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/cultivateto-wants-you-become-a-shareholder-for-2012/ http://cultivatetoronto.com/2012/04/cultivateto-wants-you-become-a-shareholder-for-2012/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:47:23 +0000 Sarah http://cultivatetoronto.com/?p=1450  

The growing season is upon us and we are gearing up for a fantastic season of fun in the gardens, educational workshops and some delicious harvests!

We still have a few spaces for shareholders available for 2012 and we think you’d really like it!

Our shareholder program is pretty straightforward: We grow the tasty, fresh, organic produce, you invest in us, and we have it ready for you to pick up at a nearby location at the same time each week!

There’s a bit more to it, but basically, becoming a CultivateTO Shareholder ensures you eat delicious fresh food all season long, give back to the environment, and have the opportunity to get involved in more community events and urban agriculture educational sessions.

If you’re interested, and you really should be, click here and learn more about it. Or, contact us directly by emailing chris@cultivatetoronto.com or erik@cultivatetoronto.com.

We can’t wait to hear from you and have you grow with us!

 

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