by Shelley Patterson

Out walking here on Anarchist Mountain, as the snow recedes quickly but true spring growth still feels out of reach, I’ve been noticing low-lying clusters of burgundy, red, and lime-green glossy leaves exposed now on the damp…

What a year for our local gardeners! 

The vegetables are bigger and better than ever and bushes and trees are loaded with fruit. 

Jackie Dings has blue ribbon Brussels sprouts, giant peppers, and plenty of produce to fill her soup…

By Shelly Patterson

Whether you are driving the roads or walking the trails on Anarchist Mountain lately, chances are you’ve seen golden plumes swaying in the late summer and now autumn breeze. Goldenrod (Solidago spp.) is one of the most…

Hilda Reimer, a long-time resident on Raven, creates unique wares from atypical ingredients she cultivates from her acreage. A favourite is ‘Rose Jam’ made from her wild roses – great on toast, a baguette, ice cream, and even in tea. 

Here’s proof that lush gardens can flourish in our hot, dry mountain climate. With careful research, hours of backbreaking work, and dedicated nurturing, Jackie Dings and Scott Avery deserve recognition for their bountiful garden. 

And thanks to three avid Anarchist…

By Sandra Newfield

If you go out in the garden today, who will you find sharing your produce?  Every creature up on Anarchist Mountain wants a share from the quail, marmots, ground squirrels, insects and those master pruners -  the…