Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Aug 14 Photo Dump Things are happening in the gardens! I’m to be on ‘days of rest’ from my Wildfire work, but it’s tough to turn off the radio (and my brain), with everything that’s happening around us. So I’m attempting to relax, and ‘Sober-Soothing’ with being on the land and in the soil. To think, we had frost this time the past 2 years!! . . . #garden #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #climatecrisis #climatechange #indigenouslandstewardship #secwepemc #sober #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #soberlife #wildfire #womeninwildfire #4thsisterfarm
Aug 14 Photo Dump Things are happening in the gardens! I’m to be on ‘days of rest’ from my Wildfire work, but it’s tough to turn off the radio (and my brain), with everything that’s happening around us. So I’m attempting to relax, and ‘Sober-Soothing’ with being on the land and in the soil. To think, we had frost this time the past 2 years!! . . . #garden #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #climatecrisis #climatechange #indigenouslandstewardship #secwepemc #sober #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #soberlife #wildfire #womeninwildfire #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Sep 25: Tater Dig Tough season with record high temps and a cheeky vole filling his larder faster than I could dig! But, I managed to get a few really nice clean and colourful tubers to play with next year. All but 1 variety grown from tubers that began as TPS (True Potato Seed) last year. 💜 . . . #potato #potatoes #truepotatoseed #plantbreeding #indigenousfarming #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Sep 2: I’ve been trying to grow upland rice, in various ways, for 4 years now. This was the year! Kyzyl Shala, upland rice grown in zone 2b in unheated greenhouse. Next year, outside field adaptation. . . . #uplandrice #rice #kyzylshalauplandrice #northerngrowing #zone2growing #indigenousseedsteward #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #northernadaptation #seeds #iamaseedsaver #northernrice #garden #climateadaptation #4thsisterfarm
Reflecting on the last week, and realizing what a whirlwind it’s been for my ‘rest’ days post-Wildfire contract. I’ve been taking in many panels and webinars for seed and food/social justice and sovereignty, and am truly feeling the ‘zoom fatigue’ setting in. So what a nice little treat to see the article I was interviewed for in modfarm alongside some fierce and beautiful humans: ladyjnunu liz.charlebois and even my Dear Mentor rowenwhite. I made sure to throw in a shoutout to the amazing work being done by our friends at sovereignseedsnetwork. It still feels a bit surreal to have my voice shared with these people I look up to and consider as leaders in this work we do. But this is a shared movement we are working towards, in helping our respective communities and ensuring seed diversity for future generations. I spent time this weekend also breaking down squash and harvesting our red wattle pigs on-farm, readying them for the gov-inspected butcher. We typically have to load them live, but it’s extremely stressful on everyone, so it was decided that this was the most humane way since they’re for personal use. So I sit with feelings of grief, but with also a heart full of thanks and gratitude for the food sovereignty that continues to guide my way. Link to the full article below and in my bio! https://modernfarmer.com/2020/11/the-seed-saving-descendants/ . . . #foodsovereignty #indigenousseedkeepers #secwepemc #seedsteward #iamaseedsaver #seedseva #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousfarmers #4thsisterfarm
Aug 14 Photo Dump Things are happening in the gardens! I’m to be on ‘days of rest’ from my Wildfire work, but it’s tough to turn off the radio (and my brain), with everything that’s happening around us. So I’m attempting to relax, and ‘Sober-Soothing’ with being on the land and in the soil. To think, we had frost this time the past 2 years!! . . . #garden #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #climatecrisis #climatechange #indigenouslandstewardship #secwepemc #sober #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #soberlife #wildfire #womeninwildfire #4thsisterfarm
Sep 25: Tater Dig Tough season with record high temps and a cheeky vole filling his larder faster than I could dig! But, I managed to get a few really nice clean and colourful tubers to play with next year. All but 1 variety grown from tubers that began as TPS (True Potato Seed) last year. 💜 . . . #potato #potatoes #truepotatoseed #plantbreeding #indigenousfarming #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Sep 25: Tater Dig Tough season with record high temps and a cheeky vole filling his larder faster than I could dig! But, I managed to get a few really nice clean and colourful tubers to play with next year. All but 1 variety grown from tubers that began as TPS (True Potato Seed) last year. 💜 . . . #potato #potatoes #truepotatoseed #plantbreeding #indigenousfarming #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Aug 14 Photo Dump Things are happening in the gardens! I’m to be on ‘days of rest’ from my Wildfire work, but it’s tough to turn off the radio (and my brain), with everything that’s happening around us. So I’m attempting to relax, and ‘Sober-Soothing’ with being on the land and in the soil. To think, we had frost this time the past 2 years!! . . . #garden #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #climatecrisis #climatechange #indigenouslandstewardship #secwepemc #sober #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #soberlife #wildfire #womeninwildfire #4thsisterfarm
Aug 14 Photo Dump Things are happening in the gardens! I’m to be on ‘days of rest’ from my Wildfire work, but it’s tough to turn off the radio (and my brain), with everything that’s happening around us. So I’m attempting to relax, and ‘Sober-Soothing’ with being on the land and in the soil. To think, we had frost this time the past 2 years!! . . . #garden #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #climatecrisis #climatechange #indigenouslandstewardship #secwepemc #sober #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #soberlife #wildfire #womeninwildfire #4thsisterfarm
Aug 14 Photo Dump Things are happening in the gardens! I’m to be on ‘days of rest’ from my Wildfire work, but it’s tough to turn off the radio (and my brain), with everything that’s happening around us. So I’m attempting to relax, and ‘Sober-Soothing’ with being on the land and in the soil. To think, we had frost this time the past 2 years!! . . . #garden #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #climatecrisis #climatechange #indigenouslandstewardship #secwepemc #sober #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #soberlife #wildfire #womeninwildfire #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Sep 25: Tater Dig Tough season with record high temps and a cheeky vole filling his larder faster than I could dig! But, I managed to get a few really nice clean and colourful tubers to play with next year. All but 1 variety grown from tubers that began as TPS (True Potato Seed) last year. 💜 . . . #potato #potatoes #truepotatoseed #plantbreeding #indigenousfarming #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Aug 14 Photo Dump Things are happening in the gardens! I’m to be on ‘days of rest’ from my Wildfire work, but it’s tough to turn off the radio (and my brain), with everything that’s happening around us. So I’m attempting to relax, and ‘Sober-Soothing’ with being on the land and in the soil. To think, we had frost this time the past 2 years!! . . . #garden #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #climatecrisis #climatechange #indigenouslandstewardship #secwepemc #sober #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #soberlife #wildfire #womeninwildfire #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Nightshades 🖤❤️💜 A definite favourite family of plants and seeds to tend. So much colour, flavour, and diversity. I’ve been caring for quite a few different species over the years, most of which are now well adapted to our short growing season and nourish us deep into our long winter months. This was also the first year I really dove into the wonderful world of TPS (True Potato Seed). If you love variety, growing from TPS is a fun way to play. . . . nativefoodalliance #nafsaagfair #solenaceae #tomato #potato #peppers #seedadaptation #seedsteward #truepotatoseed #kenoshapotatoproject #iamaseedsaver #seedseva #rootcrop #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #4thsisterfarm
Sep 2: I’ve been trying to grow upland rice, in various ways, for 4 years now. This was the year! Kyzyl Shala, upland rice grown in zone 2b in unheated greenhouse. Next year, outside field adaptation. . . . #uplandrice #rice #kyzylshalauplandrice #northerngrowing #zone2growing #indigenousseedsteward #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #northernadaptation #seeds #iamaseedsaver #northernrice #garden #climateadaptation #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Sep 25: Tater Dig Tough season with record high temps and a cheeky vole filling his larder faster than I could dig! But, I managed to get a few really nice clean and colourful tubers to play with next year. All but 1 variety grown from tubers that began as TPS (True Potato Seed) last year. 💜 . . . #potato #potatoes #truepotatoseed #plantbreeding #indigenousfarming #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Boreal Brunch Wraps. Featuring: Everything from the land! Eggs from happy hens, sausage from happy piggies, winter squash blossoms, Purple Orach, Arugula leaves and flowers, Frisée from bcecoseedcoop, Kale from the Citizen Seed Trials farmfolkcityfolk, herbs galore, and Nasturtium flowers with leaves as wraps. Oh, and a little Sriracha for heat! Enjoying the spoils of my hard work during this challenging season. . . . #indigenousfarmer #foodsovereignty #seedseva #iamaseedsaver #citizenseedtrial #indigenousseeds #eatwithyoureyes #zone2gardening #secwepemc #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Sep 25: Tater Dig Tough season with record high temps and a cheeky vole filling his larder faster than I could dig! But, I managed to get a few really nice clean and colourful tubers to play with next year. All but 1 variety grown from tubers that began as TPS (True Potato Seed) last year. 💜 . . . #potato #potatoes #truepotatoseed #plantbreeding #indigenousfarming #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Sep 2: I’ve been trying to grow upland rice, in various ways, for 4 years now. This was the year! Kyzyl Shala, upland rice grown in zone 2b in unheated greenhouse. Next year, outside field adaptation. . . . #uplandrice #rice #kyzylshalauplandrice #northerngrowing #zone2growing #indigenousseedsteward #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #northernadaptation #seeds #iamaseedsaver #northernrice #garden #climateadaptation #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Sep 25: Tater Dig Tough season with record high temps and a cheeky vole filling his larder faster than I could dig! But, I managed to get a few really nice clean and colourful tubers to play with next year. All but 1 variety grown from tubers that began as TPS (True Potato Seed) last year. 💜 . . . #potato #potatoes #truepotatoseed #plantbreeding #indigenousfarming #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Sep 2: I’ve been trying to grow upland rice, in various ways, for 4 years now. This was the year! Kyzyl Shala, upland rice grown in zone 2b in unheated greenhouse. Next year, outside field adaptation. . . . #uplandrice #rice #kyzylshalauplandrice #northerngrowing #zone2growing #indigenousseedsteward #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #northernadaptation #seeds #iamaseedsaver #northernrice #garden #climateadaptation #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
“Stewardship ≠ Ownership” I had the most incredible discussion with my pal Sarah, of anthrodishpodcast recently. It was a long time coming, we had some good belly laughs, and got into some hot topics that have been on my mind for a while. I even mustered up the courage to introduce myself in my newly-reclaimed language of Secwépemctsín!! Head on over to listen to this and many other thought-provoking interviews that focus on food and social justice. Kukstsemc again, sinsarahdee, for providing such a welcoming platform to showcase this work. **Enjoy photos of the Ktunaxa beans I helped steward, they are part of the rematriation work I’m embarking on . . . #indigenouslandstewardship #stewardshipnotownership #seedsteward #secwepemc #secwepemctsín #ktunaxa #rematriation #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Season Extension For those who know some of my adaptation methods, this is a huge deal! I typically don’t utilize complex systems for extending our season in zone 2; however, a few projects I want to try will require extra babying, slower adaptation and acclimation. Stay tuned for more zone-pushing projects including peanuts, nut trees, dry land rice, and even more rare indigenous seed stewardship. I’m still in awe that this will transform into 1600 square feet of cat tunnel!! . . . experimentalfarmnetwork seed_savers_exchange seeds_diversity weseedchangeorg farmersfriendllc #canovi_alébio #iamaseedsaver #seasonextension #zone2gardening #seedsteward #indigenousfarmers #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Quiet rest time of winter, means tending to seeds who have been drying since harvest. Not much to say, except I’m loving the process of reflecting on the cycles of the seeds. These are Madras Podding Radish, selected over many generations to be enjoyed for their silques (pods), instead of their roots. I welcomed this guest to our gardens, as she attracted countless pollinators, and provided a few crisp additions to salads. . . . #radish #seeds #seedsaving #seedstewards #slowfood #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #zone2gardening #garden #pollinators #4thsisterfarm
Reflecting on the last week, and realizing what a whirlwind it’s been for my ‘rest’ days post-Wildfire contract. I’ve been taking in many panels and webinars for seed and food/social justice and sovereignty, and am truly feeling the ‘zoom fatigue’ setting in. So what a nice little treat to see the article I was interviewed for in modfarm alongside some fierce and beautiful humans: ladyjnunu liz.charlebois and even my Dear Mentor rowenwhite. I made sure to throw in a shoutout to the amazing work being done by our friends at sovereignseedsnetwork. It still feels a bit surreal to have my voice shared with these people I look up to and consider as leaders in this work we do. But this is a shared movement we are working towards, in helping our respective communities and ensuring seed diversity for future generations. I spent time this weekend also breaking down squash and harvesting our red wattle pigs on-farm, readying them for the gov-inspected butcher. We typically have to load them live, but it’s extremely stressful on everyone, so it was decided that this was the most humane way since they’re for personal use. So I sit with feelings of grief, but with also a heart full of thanks and gratitude for the food sovereignty that continues to guide my way. Link to the full article below and in my bio! https://modernfarmer.com/2020/11/the-seed-saving-descendants/ . . . #foodsovereignty #indigenousseedkeepers #secwepemc #seedsteward #iamaseedsaver #seedseva #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousfarmers #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Nightshades 🖤❤️💜 A definite favourite family of plants and seeds to tend. So much colour, flavour, and diversity. I’ve been caring for quite a few different species over the years, most of which are now well adapted to our short growing season and nourish us deep into our long winter months. This was also the first year I really dove into the wonderful world of TPS (True Potato Seed). If you love variety, growing from TPS is a fun way to play. . . . nativefoodalliance #nafsaagfair #solenaceae #tomato #potato #peppers #seedadaptation #seedsteward #truepotatoseed #kenoshapotatoproject #iamaseedsaver #seedseva #rootcrop #indigenousfarmers #zone2gardening #garden #4thsisterfarm
“Stewardship ≠ Ownership” I had the most incredible discussion with my pal Sarah, of anthrodishpodcast recently. It was a long time coming, we had some good belly laughs, and got into some hot topics that have been on my mind for a while. I even mustered up the courage to introduce myself in my newly-reclaimed language of Secwépemctsín!! Head on over to listen to this and many other thought-provoking interviews that focus on food and social justice. Kukstsemc again, sinsarahdee, for providing such a welcoming platform to showcase this work. **Enjoy photos of the Ktunaxa beans I helped steward, they are part of the rematriation work I’m embarking on . . . #indigenouslandstewardship #stewardshipnotownership #seedsteward #secwepemc #secwepemctsín #ktunaxa #rematriation #iamaseedsaver #4thsisterfarm
Reflecting on the last week, and realizing what a whirlwind it’s been for my ‘rest’ days post-Wildfire contract. I’ve been taking in many panels and webinars for seed and food/social justice and sovereignty, and am truly feeling the ‘zoom fatigue’ setting in. So what a nice little treat to see the article I was interviewed for in modfarm alongside some fierce and beautiful humans: ladyjnunu liz.charlebois and even my Dear Mentor rowenwhite. I made sure to throw in a shoutout to the amazing work being done by our friends at sovereignseedsnetwork. It still feels a bit surreal to have my voice shared with these people I look up to and consider as leaders in this work we do. But this is a shared movement we are working towards, in helping our respective communities and ensuring seed diversity for future generations. I spent time this weekend also breaking down squash and harvesting our red wattle pigs on-farm, readying them for the gov-inspected butcher. We typically have to load them live, but it’s extremely stressful on everyone, so it was decided that this was the most humane way since they’re for personal use. So I sit with feelings of grief, but with also a heart full of thanks and gratitude for the food sovereignty that continues to guide my way. Link to the full article below and in my bio! https://modernfarmer.com/2020/11/the-seed-saving-descendants/ . . . #foodsovereignty #indigenousseedkeepers #secwepemc #seedsteward #iamaseedsaver #seedseva #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousfarmers #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Weyt-kp re7 stmét.s! Ancestral beans of my cousins, the Ktunaxa. Welcome to the beginning of year 3 away from your land and people. I promise to bring more of you back Home soon. 🧡 . . . #ktunaxa #ktunaxanation #ancestralfoodways #indigenousfood #secwepemc #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousfoods #beans #indigenousresistance #foodsovereignty #indigenousfoodsovereignty #indigenousseedsteward #indigenousseedsoveriegnty #iamaseedsaver #asmr #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
July 17: Ancestors Meeting Ancestors Wee little volunteer radicchio nestled between blue corn (gift from naapis_garden), tobacco I’m growing for my Métis seed mentor Caroline Chartrand, and native mullein - a powerful melámen for lung health. Everyone getting along famously in this scarily drought-parched earth. . . . #seedsteward #indigenousseed #iamaseedsaver #drought #mullein #canovi_alébio #resilientseeds #tobacco #corn #blackfoot #metis #secwepemc #swissitalian #seedstewardship #adaptedseed #climatechaos #indigenousscienceisscience #4thsisterfarm
Sep 13: When the frosts come, it’s time to assess, evaluate, harvest, and oftentimes mourn slightly. Apprenticing myself to seeds and the seasonal shifts is heavy work, but also so beautiful. These gems are Nanticoke Squash. A gorgeous c. maxima that has been grown and stewarded by the Kuskarawaok peoples for many generations. Being left to their own devices, these squash have crossed and thrived to create some of the most stunning diversity I’ve ever seen. More in the comments from experimentalfarmnetwork As we, and our climate, shift, let’s celebrate thriving in our diversity and resiliency. . . . #nanticoke #squash #wintersquash #diversity #seedsofchange #climatechangeisreal #landrace #indigenousseed #indigenousseedsteward #iamaseedsaver #indigenousfood #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
Sep 2: I’ve been trying to grow upland rice, in various ways, for 4 years now. This was the year! Kyzyl Shala, upland rice grown in zone 2b in unheated greenhouse. Next year, outside field adaptation. . . . #uplandrice #rice #kyzylshalauplandrice #northerngrowing #zone2growing #indigenousseedsteward #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #northernadaptation #seeds #iamaseedsaver #northernrice #garden #climateadaptation #4thsisterfarm
Jan 14: The Pull Towards the Light As the days slowly get longer, my draw to the seeds gets stronger. Waaay too early to start annuals, but many perennials have been started, including a whole bunch of tradish Secwepémc foods and medicines (last photo). One thing is for certain, the ‘recommended’ life span of a seed is something I challenge every year. This may be Pellkwet’mín (stay at home month), but my mind and soul are wandering to the stored potential of seeds and land. . . . #seeds #secwepemc #indigenousseeds #seedsovereignty #indigenous #indigenousfood #indigenousmedicine #beans #roots #secwepemctsín #iamaseedsaver #seedsecurity #4thsisterfarm
July 17: Ancestors Meeting Ancestors Wee little volunteer radicchio nestled between blue corn (gift from naapis_garden), tobacco I’m growing for my Métis seed mentor Caroline Chartrand, and native mullein - a powerful melámen for lung health. Everyone getting along famously in this scarily drought-parched earth. . . . #seedsteward #indigenousseed #iamaseedsaver #drought #mullein #canovi_alébio #resilientseeds #tobacco #corn #blackfoot #metis #secwepemc #swissitalian #seedstewardship #adaptedseed #climatechaos #indigenousscienceisscience #4thsisterfarm
Season Extension For those who know some of my adaptation methods, this is a huge deal! I typically don’t utilize complex systems for extending our season in zone 2; however, a few projects I want to try will require extra babying, slower adaptation and acclimation. Stay tuned for more zone-pushing projects including peanuts, nut trees, dry land rice, and even more rare indigenous seed stewardship. I’m still in awe that this will transform into 1600 square feet of cat tunnel!! . . . experimentalfarmnetwork seed_savers_exchange seeds_diversity weseedchangeorg farmersfriendllc #canovi_alébio #iamaseedsaver #seasonextension #zone2gardening #seedsteward #indigenousfarmers #4thsisterfarm
July 17: Ancestors Meeting Ancestors Wee little volunteer radicchio nestled between blue corn (gift from naapis_garden), tobacco I’m growing for my Métis seed mentor Caroline Chartrand, and native mullein - a powerful melámen for lung health. Everyone getting along famously in this scarily drought-parched earth. . . . #seedsteward #indigenousseed #iamaseedsaver #drought #mullein #canovi_alébio #resilientseeds #tobacco #corn #blackfoot #metis #secwepemc #swissitalian #seedstewardship #adaptedseed #climatechaos #indigenousscienceisscience #4thsisterfarm
Sep 2: I’ve been trying to grow upland rice, in various ways, for 4 years now. This was the year! Kyzyl Shala, upland rice grown in zone 2b in unheated greenhouse. Next year, outside field adaptation. . . . #uplandrice #rice #kyzylshalauplandrice #northerngrowing #zone2growing #indigenousseedsteward #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #northernadaptation #seeds #iamaseedsaver #northernrice #garden #climateadaptation #4thsisterfarm
July 17: Ancestors Meeting Ancestors Wee little volunteer radicchio nestled between blue corn (gift from naapis_garden), tobacco I’m growing for my Métis seed mentor Caroline Chartrand, and native mullein - a powerful melámen for lung health. Everyone getting along famously in this scarily drought-parched earth. . . . #seedsteward #indigenousseed #iamaseedsaver #drought #mullein #canovi_alébio #resilientseeds #tobacco #corn #blackfoot #metis #secwepemc #swissitalian #seedstewardship #adaptedseed #climatechaos #indigenousscienceisscience #4thsisterfarm
Sep 2: I’ve been trying to grow upland rice, in various ways, for 4 years now. This was the year! Kyzyl Shala, upland rice grown in zone 2b in unheated greenhouse. Next year, outside field adaptation. . . . #uplandrice #rice #kyzylshalauplandrice #northerngrowing #zone2growing #indigenousseedsteward #foodsecurity #foodsovereignty #northernadaptation #seeds #iamaseedsaver #northernrice #garden #climateadaptation #4thsisterfarm