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“Forage Forward”

Spring is the season of renewal and possibility. Seeds are sown while the land reanimates after a season of much-needed respite. A dewy, golden glow stretches across western islands as the sun carries its weight over the spring equinox. The dampness of the earth, sodden after a winter of snow and rain, begins to evaporate.

We emerge from the dens of our homes well rested and eager to follow the pull outdoors, not yet weary from the work ahead. Everything readies itself for the heat of summer to descend — the season of tending gardens, foraging edibles, harvesting crops, and chasing our children through the open fields into late summer nights still before us.

The air is ripe with anticipation — that’s what makes spring so magical. And as we reawaken alongside the sun, we also open our kitchens back up for a fresh circuit of ingredients to make their way into the pantry.

May 6, 2025, Edible Vancouver Island
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