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WELCOME TO FOOD THOUGHTS

A place for those dedicated to and interested in, solving the Food Insecurity Needs of Bruce Grey.  Food Insecurity is a symptom of poverty and the lack of affordable (geared to income) and safe housing.

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FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE: Riverstone

Simona working (and laughing) with Lydia Dyck from Riverstone. Working with Elephant Thoughts they are part of a very exciting new project.

VOLUNTEER ON-BOARDING

Volunteers are the life blood of many food organizations, when bringing a new person on-board, making them feel comfortable is key.

FUN FOOD FACT: Wajopi

A traditional recipe from the indigenous people of North Turtle Island.

FUN FOOD FACT: Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Allrecipes shows everyone how to make an awesome early summer treat with two of our favorite spring products.

COMMUNITY GARDENS: Safety first

Making sure volunteers are "safe" is one of our most important jobs. This is a great garden safety video for students by students.

FUN FOOD FACT: Dandelions ... who knew

Dandelions are much more than they seem, they may be the most unappreciated plant in your neighbourhood. Check out this video from...

COMMUNITY PROFILE: 211 Helping Communities

Everyone knows if you have an emergency, call 911. Everyone should know that if you have a question, call 211. Information on government...

6 INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY GARDENS

Looking for innovative ideas and ways to build connections ... gardening is so much more than just growing food.

SECRET GARDEN WEAPON: Baking Soda

Who would have thought that baking soda, cooking oil, and dish soap can be combined to make a great organic pest control spray.

PLANTING EGGS IN YOUR GARDEN - Who knew?

No, this is not how you get eggplant; however, it is a great way to help your garden.

HAVING TROUBLE FINDING OR KEEPING VOLUNTEERS?

Take a page from the hiring practices of some of the top-private sector organizations, look at how you on-board new volunteers.

EDIBLE FLOWERS - Pretty and Tasty

10 Best Tasting Elible Flowers you can grow in your community gardens

COMMUNITY GARDEN WAIVER

If your organization's goal is to inform, educate, and to protect your volunteers; then a waiver is a useful "tool."

THE COOLEST VEGETABLE FOR YOUR GARDEN

Looking for great addition to your garden? Try cucumelons, they look like tiny watermelons and taste incredible.

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How to contact us

Thanks for your interest in "FOODTHOUGHTS.CA". For more information, feel free to email your questions or suggestions to us and we will get back to you soon!

380 9th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

519-376-1560

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