Your garden quiz will surprise you
Good morning from the Valley — the fields are talking, the rivers are moving, and we've got stories from five communities that matter. And honestly, this one just makes me smile, thinking about all the aunties and nanas out there. There's a quiz making the rounds about how much you know about gardening, and it really got me thinking about how much of our lives out here revolve around what’s growing.
It’s not just about the berry fields, you know? While we’re famous for our blueberries and raspberries, especially down Sumas Prairie way and heading out towards Yarrow, so many folks have these incredible kitchen gardens. I’m talking about big plots behind homes in Clearbrook and down Fraser Highway, where families are growing everything from methi and saag to all kinds of squashes and peppers. It’s a connection to the land that goes beyond just buying groceries at Save-On-Foods.
### Why This Matters for Us
This isn't just some trivia; it's a reflection of our roots.
* **Community Connection:** Think about the community gardens popping up, or even just swapping cuttings and seeds with neighbours. It’s how we share a little piece of home. * **Food Security:** Especially after the floods, people out here understand how important it is to be able to grow your own food, to be resilient. * **Heritage:** For many, gardening is a way to maintain traditions, to cook with the same ingredients their parents and grandparents used, whether they’re from Punjab, the Netherlands, or somewhere else entirely.
So, if you’re driving past those roadside stands along Highway 11, or seeing folks tending their plots near the Vedder River, remember it’s more than just pretty flowers. It’s our heritage, our food, and a big part of what makes Abbotsford, Abbotsford.
Harpreet Gill-Thiessen, MiTL Sports Desk, Abbotsford.
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