Sandy Soil and a Greenhouse on Vancouver Island

How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more.
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Donna tells us about gardening on her very sandy soil, talks about how she uses a greenhouse to harvest year-round, and shares some of her favourite crops.

As well as being an avid gardener, Donna is a gardener, horticulturist, garden journalist. She is the co-author of No Guff Vegetable Gardening. Donna has a passion for soil and soil biology.

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