BOOK LAUNCH! Sun, Seed & Soil by Dan Rubin

Join us on Thursday, August 31 to celebrate the launch of Sun, Seed & Soil: Tips & Techniques for a Northern Garden by Dan Rubin!

This is a public event so all are welcome. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be served, and copies of Sun, Seed & Soil will be available for purchase. Pop by to chat about all things gardening and learn about Dan’s wonderful new book!

About the Book:
Moving to Newfoundland from the Gulf Islands of British Columbia was a shock for long-time gardener Dan Rubin. Accustomed to warm, calm, and relatively predictable weather, Rubin faced long winters, strong winds, and constant salt spray at his new property perched on the edge of the North Atlantic.

Twenty years later, Rubin’s productive and lush seaside garden is filled with a range of crops, from tomatoes, squash, and greens to plums, artichokes, and even peaches.

Sun, Seed & Soil is a collection of practical tips and techniques for gardening in colder, northern climates based on Rubin’s experiences and discoveries. The book offers valuable advice for Canadian gardeners—particularly in Atlantic Canada—as well as those in the northern United States, or anyone facing similar challenging growing conditions.

Sun, Seed and Soil provides insight into:
–Choosing the right seeds to plant and build rich, organic soil
–Protecting plants from wind and cold to extend the growing season by months
–Using sustainable, regenerative approaches and avoid the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers
–Growing common garden food plants, herbs, flowers, fruit trees and bushes

About the Author:
Dan Rubin is a gardener, educator, and garden designer who leads local initiatives on food production, food distribution, and food security. He is author of four books and has written for Rural Delivery magazine and Gardens Canada. Dan leads workshops on extending seasons and produced videos on seed starting and seed saving, and is a regular gardening expert on CBC radio.

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