The People's Apothecary Garden: For the People, by the People (Quarterly Article)
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Check out our article in the December issue of the Quarterly, a local Thetis Island newspaper.


- Dec 12, 2020
ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 4- Wrap up and Reflections with the ThINCpod
After five months of A LOT of fun and learning, the ThINCpod (students) is disbanding as the program comes to a close. In this final...


- Dec 12, 2020
ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 3 - Climbing Trees with Chris Call
In early October we met up with Chris, local silviculturist and an all-round awesome guy, to learn about tree health and the role trees...


- Oct 24, 2020
ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 2 - Water Systems with Ian Ralston
Here we are on Season 2, Episode 2 of ThINCpod! This season we have been very busy with all of our outdoor projects, and after a hot...


- Oct 6, 2020
ThINCpod Cultivates Food Security on Thetis Island
Check out our project update in the Quarterly, Thetis Island's own (beautifully designed) community paper!


- Sep 30, 2020
Traditional Agriculture in the Modern World: A Look at Three Alternative Farming Techniques
As we transition into the fall season we can feel the change in the air. The days are getting shorter, and if the sun isn’t pouring...


- Sep 8, 2020
ThINCpod Season 2, Episode 1 - Sustainable Living with Matthias & Jutta Zapletal
We are excited to bring you our Second Season of the ThINCpod! On our first excursion, to focus on our new topics of community resilience...


- Sep 8, 2020
"Meating" a New Kind of Food with Liz Avery
Hello, I’m the newest member of the ThINCpod, Crimson! An important part of sustainable living and food security is learning how to...


- Aug 31, 2020
ThINCpod Season 1, Episode 5 - Conservation & Food Security with Ann Eriksson
Ann took us on an unforgettable journey to Moore Hill where we learned about the efforts that went into protecting and acquiring two...


- Aug 14, 2020
ThINCpod Season 1, Episode 4 - Environmental Systems with Doug Fenton
We had the pleasure of joining Doug Fenton, a sustainability consultant and Thetis Island resident, on his property. He has many...


- Jul 27, 2020
Have You Heard This?
Oh boy, it's really starting to get hot out there! Hopefully you're remaining cool and sheltered during this heat we're experiencing....


- Jul 18, 2020
ThINCpod Season 1, Episode 3 - Plant Connections with Stephanie Cottell
We wandered through the trail behind Jollity farm to meet the lovely Stephanie Cottell, holding a basket that she weaved herself, full to...
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