Leaf & Lyre Urban Farms

30/09/2022

It matters.

15/06/2022

Rod will be joining this celebration of the importance of soil. We all depend on soil for life and vitality and it's one of the most exciting systems I know. So is near and dear. is a champion of soil and dedicated to bringing you food from farmers dedicated to increasing the nutrition you have access to here in .

Saturday 10 AM at Mewata Armory.

12/01/2020

Hey all - Our Local Farmer owned cooperative is going to the movies. You want to join?

We will be in the lobby signing up people for local vegetables that have been grow with healing the planet and her people front of mind.

Would love to say hello.

🌱Event Alert🌱 Want to learn more about local regenerative agriculture? We will be in attendance at the screening of “Seed To Seed” THIS Tuesday, Jan.14th 7pm {River Park Church}. Doors open at 6:30pm. Find us in the lobby!

Many of our member farms have regenerative practices & goals. By signing up for our regular Harvest Box, you directly support these practices.

https://facebook.com/events/s/january-justreel-from-seed-to-/2683286461769182/?ti=icl

08/01/2020

Yes we are!!

https://weseedchange.org/the-hill-times-farmers-in-canada-are-on-the-front-lines-of-climate-change/

The time to work with farmers on climate action is now.

05/01/2020

We have our work cut out for us. We can create a world that constantly renews itself. But we need to wake up to our impact.

https://www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5391269

As data demands grow from our use of apps, video streaming and other technology, so do the energy needs of the server facilities at the source of the information. Some Canadian companies are working on solutions to reduce that energy demand and its toll on the environment.

17/12/2019

What!! Sounds so interesting., I will be here at this market as well selling lots of local preserves. Come say hello.
#18 4750 106 Ave SE Friday December 20th noon to 6pm

Who loves roast duck?!?! If you do, then come and buy your own fresh frozen duck this Friday, December 20 at the warehouse. Calico Farms will be there from noon to 6pm with fresh eggs, frozen duck, and limited quantities of duck eggs. There will be some great vendors there to help make your Christmas dinner even more delicious!

11/12/2019

What a great description of regenerative Agriculture. Thank you and .

Anyone want to go to the living soil conference that Regeneration Canada is hosting in March of 2020 to learn more about how we all can become climate champions by the way we way food?

13/09/2019

We have our own election coming... Maybe it's time to follow the guerilla gardening guru and make a real difference....https://realfarmacy.com/growing-food-rigged-system/

The most effective change-makers in our society aren’t waiting around for a new president to make their lives better, they’re planting seeds,...

16/08/2019

New question for us to ask each other...."What are you bringing into the heart of the village?"

This Irish teen is doing his part - I am inspired.

https://www.ecowatch.com/google-science-award-irish-teenager-2639623184.html

An 18-year-old Irish wunderkind has won the 2019 Google Science Fair grand prize for creating a method to remove microplastics from the ocean.

20/07/2019

Being informed is scary but, oh so necessary. Do you agree?

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B0G_uhrgKgv/?igshid=1tutik6ecu12p

21/06/2019

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day!!

So happy for the teachings I was able to participate in least week with

12/06/2019

I'm not alone in realizing we are only going to see more and more if this, right? There are many local, pesticide free options. You can find local clean vegetables with the harvest box. www.yycgrowers.com

June 10, 2019. In Nova Scotia, corn farmers are observing that the European corn borer, an insect pest, has developed resistance to the genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) trait designed to kill it. This is the first report in the world of the European corn borer developing resistanc...

10/06/2019

Here are 7 very smart things to do in your garden this summer. Regenerating our soils is the task of our time. You can do this in your small piece of earth and watch the magic happen. And follow Régénération Canada for more great content.

https://regenerationcanada.org/en/7-ways-to-make-your-garden-regenerative/?fbclid=IwAR3QNlhA_OIENGIRVO9_Sf36JOoAb5Di0noKSYYqcF2PIp8rFZg1rP_4dm8&utm_source=R%C3%A9g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration+Canada+-+En&utm_campaign=2aa3549181-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_03_05_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_239ad84b24-2aa3549181-73654927&mc_cid=2aa3549181&mc_eid=6f4f36219b

Since I joined Regeneration Canada in the fall, I’ve had many friends and family members ask me: can I make my own garden regenerative? I was telling them about different practices that farmers were using to regenerate their soil, but can we apply these regenerative methods we’re talking about t...

27/05/2019

Also this is a fun step into our shared future.

Savory Institute and Kiss the Ground are offering you this incredible resource to help you make climate-conscious decisions for your dinner table.

27/05/2019

Doing some design work with the Awaken Garden Collective. It's going to turn out real well.

AGC was once a typical community garden with individual plots. They are experimenting with group growing and sharing the bounty. I'll keep you posted on this journey.

24/04/2019

I have come to realize that maybe my body does not have a gluten sensitivity but rather a chemical sensitivity.

It is also important to realize that Monsanto/Bayer can just replace glyphoste with something else - potentially worse - so lets make this conversation a broader conversation that encompasses all harmful-to-human-chemicals that are being laced into our food.

As new studies continue to point to a direct link between the widely-used glyphosate herbicide and various forms of cancer, the agribusiness lobby fights ferociously to ignore or discredit evidence of human and other damage.

12/04/2019

Climate Action is not a political ideology. It's a call to stewardship and regeneration. What already extinct species do you wish was still here to show your grandchildren? There is room for all if we find our voice and follow the insight that your body is trying to teach you.
https://vimeo.com/301399993

Sony FS7 Rode NTG4+ Mic Small rig shoulder mount Sony 18-105mm 4.0 Lens Filming footage to be used with 4 other camera operators for both a documentary and the…

06/04/2019

Here is another encouraging read. What do you think? Do you want agriculture to be more accessible in the city? Grand Trunk Veggies is a great example of bringing agriculture into the urban environment.

https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/urbanism/planning/the-city-of-the-future-is-regenerative-circular-and-place-focused/?fbclid=IwAR00PmktAVCEvz0sH28UT0TLT-3Iec1avIZz7L8oP6HTHe6mo8gVHCi9k_o

05/04/2019

Farmers are getting on board. We need eaters that insist on food grown regeneratively. Take a few minutes and be inspired by these farmers in South Dakota

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvbBb99SkV8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1IqbV6p7m9HHf4b_z2MFWzuZswTduXnNdSfaraqodGg9ze7bhxDZdyaHs

Although we are different organizations with our own unique missions and members, we unite for one common goal: Improving Soil Health. It is at the core of a...

09/11/2018

Just letting anyone interested in a last minute market know there will be a sale on Sunday from 10-4 at 4607 81 Street NW.

If you have come to our Christmas market before this is your first chance. Lots of jams, jellies, relish and pickles available. All made with product I've grown and had too much off. .

Some fresh kale, potatoes, squash, garlic, green tomatoes and beets also available.

29/10/2018

Lots of people have asked about volunteering over the years. I have 2 days this week were I would love some help. Wednesday and Thursday I will be digging potatoes and removing irrigation in other yards. Anyone and everyone is welcome to participate. Please message me if you are interested.

13/10/2018

I know Thanksgiving is over but this grilled caraflex cabbage I hacked together was amazing. I guess my friends down have discovered the beauty of this grilled caraflex cabbage as well. You should order it next time you're in.

06/10/2018

Kale does the trick for healthy living!!

04/10/2018

51/1000

so much kale yet to sell

04/10/2018

Yum

04/10/2018

We have this still going strong. There will be a new version of mulled local fruit cider coming at you this evening. Stop by and say hello. You can pick up squash, and garlic and potatoes and salad greens and cabbage and a lots of preserves as well.

Leaf & Lyre Urban Farms, Calgary

02/10/2018

The Kale Sale is still on! You bet. 4pm-6pm at 4607-81 St NW (Bowness), get your 2lb wholesale bag of fresh kale ($12) plus a cup of warm mulled wine. A little snowfall isn't going to dampen this farmer's spirits!

30/09/2018

...or this beauty, Kale & Brussel Sprouts Slaw?

30/09/2018

30/09/2018

Deconstructed Una Pizza and Wine Kale or....