Category Archives: 9. Projects

Projects we have completed, are working or planning to do.

Parker residential green roof, Spring 2011 Visit #1

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Date of Visit: June, 14, 2011 Present: Christopher Campbell, Karen Wan-Gauthier Weather: Slightly overcast with sunny breaks Photos taken: Yes Months since installation: 1 year 1. Observations Vegetation Very good overall vegetation coverage of predominantly reddish seedum; very spongy and … Continue reading →

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Chilliwack General Hospital, Spring 2011 Visit #2

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Date of Visit: June, 11 2011 Present: Christopher Campbell, Edwin Guerra and Nicole Janssen Weather: Overcast with slight rain sprinkles Weather Condition: Partially overcast Photos taken: Yes Months since installation: 1 year 1. Observations Vegetation The overall average vegetation coverage … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Planters at SOLEfood

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

Thanks for those who braved the rain to help out this morning. Here is are some shots of what we have been working on. The vertical strawberry planters allow soil to be easily reused, watering to be done efficiently and … Continue reading →

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SOLEfood: Get your hands dirty planting strawberries in the sky. Saturday, June 18th from 10am-2pm and Sunday, June 19th 10am-2pm

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

SOLEfood farm is in full swing for it’s second season and we have seen many of you out at the Farmers Markets. This year we are increasing our production potential and need your HELP!! SOLEfood is going vertical with 111 … Continue reading →

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Rooftop Planter

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

The “sushi roll planter” has been a topic of much discussion around Projects In Place lately as we get ready for some upcoming rooftop installations. OK, so it’s not on a rooftop yet. But it is on a patio, getting … Continue reading →

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Links To SOLEfood Articles

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Farm brings dirt without hurt to gritty Eastside By CTV British Columbia’s Peter Grainger Sat Oct. 31 2009 A pilot farming project in Canada’s poorest area code is bringing dirt – without the hurt – to Vancouver’s gritty Downtown Eastside. … Continue reading →

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Schoolhouse Green Roof Update: Planting Pics

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Hear are some pics Travis took recently of the green roof at the Schoolhouse. Not only are the plants stunningly beautiful, they are all native or near native, which means they are low maintenance, drought tolerant and habitat friendly. And … Continue reading →

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