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🌿 Cities As Ecotones 🌿 Educator | Beekeeper | Tree Farmer | Urbanist Founder of Shrubscriber (community tree farming) and BeeComm (backyard beekeepers) Inner-City Edmonton, AB

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Some keeper varieties do. β€˜Clare’s’ ripens to a yellow-red blush, but the inside is red.

The texture is the same as a regular tomato.

28.02.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I harvested these tomatoes 5 months ago and they’re still going strong.

28.02.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signals immigration shift ahead of provincial address Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will have more to say on immigration at her provincial address on Thursday.

I find shifting the blame of failed public policy and mismanagement of taxpayer funds to β€œimmigrants” - is you know…..pretty fucking despicable.

Smith proving that rock bottom not only has a basement, but a sub floor.

#Abpoli #Cdnpoli #Canadasky

edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

19.02.2026 12:44 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of a digital voting record from the Edmonton City Council regarding "Midblock Redevelopment Amendments."

A prominent red banner at the top states the motion was **Defeated** with a vote count of **4 - 8 - 0**.

The specific breakdown is as follows:

* **In Favour (4):** R. Clarke, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and K. Principe.
* **Opposed (8):** A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Morgan, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, K. Tang, and J. Wright.
* **Abstain/Conflict:** None.
* **Absent (1):** A. Paquette.

A screenshot of a digital voting record from the Edmonton City Council regarding "Midblock Redevelopment Amendments." A prominent red banner at the top states the motion was **Defeated** with a vote count of **4 - 8 - 0**. The specific breakdown is as follows: * **In Favour (4):** R. Clarke, M. Elliott, T. Parmar, and K. Principe. * **Opposed (8):** A. Knack, M. Janz, J. Morgan, E. Rutherford, A. Salvador, A. Stevenson, K. Tang, and J. Wright. * **Abstain/Conflict:** None. * **Absent (1):** A. Paquette.

BREAKING: We're staying at 8 homes per lot!

Edmonton City Council today voted against reducing the maximum number of homes per lot from 8 to 6 in the RS zone! #yeg #yegcc

17.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 142 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 18

I know it’s just parking, but I feel like we work really hard to care for this block/community, and it’s really disheartening when the City doesn't meet us with a similar level of care.

16.01.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's less about parking than the wasted physical and emotional labour - it's actually worse because this isn't the first time, and these things chip away at our confidence that the City cares about our community.

16.01.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Missed our block

Missed our block

"Done"

"Done"

Alternative, off-street parking for residents.

Alternative, off-street parking for residents.

Hey, @thecityofedmonton.bsky.social ,

As a block, we've spent hours notifying neighbours, digging out vehicles, and organizing off-street parking, only to be notified that plowing has been completed.

@edmontonanne.bsky.social @andrewknack.bsky.social

16.01.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Why I’m running for NDP leader
Why I’m running for NDP leader YouTube video by Avi Lewis

Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.

I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the richβ€”together.

We need a government that serves the many, not the money.

Join in. lewisforleader.ca/

youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY

19.09.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 545 πŸ” 203 πŸ’¬ 64 πŸ“Œ 98
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From the DM's...

UCP MLA says via email that the decision to use the notwithstanding clause was not just about getting students into classrooms...

The UCP were worried that arbitration would cost them "hundreds of millions, potentially billions".

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli #abed

02.12.2025 04:45 πŸ‘ 116 πŸ” 55 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 7

based on how often the naughty teens of major cities throw the rentable scooters directly into the river i've formed a theory that the many iron age swords and cauldrons found in lakes around europe that we've previously assumed were ceremonial and sacrificial in nature were in fact thrown by teens

17.08.2024 16:38 πŸ‘ 7996 πŸ” 2133 πŸ’¬ 87 πŸ“Œ 108
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:

In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.

In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.

01.12.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 9110 πŸ” 2586 πŸ’¬ 221 πŸ“Œ 159
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When I learned about Storage Tomatoes, I knew I needed to grow some.

Storage πŸ…s are bred to have long shelf-lives and can, apparently, sometimes last from harvest to Easter.

The skin as thicker and the flesh a little more acidic, but a pretty damn good fresh tomato for the start of December.

01.12.2025 20:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Tree lovers unveil mural that imagines leafier future A group of tree enthusiasts is pushing Edmonton to imagine the city in 1,000 years with a new mural at the Art Gallery of Alberta.

Cultivating better futures by planting 1000-year-old trees

edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2025/...

27.11.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First draft of a mural I made with the AGA, to be unveiled on Saturday.

25.11.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Secret Long Tree Society | TRAILER | Absolutely Canadian
The Secret Long Tree Society | TRAILER | Absolutely Canadian YouTube video by CBC News Alberta

The Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3ln...

25.11.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Secret Longtree Society: Cultivate the Millenium The Art Gallery of Alberta is more than just a gallery; it’s a place for everyone to discover, connect, and be inspired. We invite you to explore the world of art with us through exhibitions, events, ...

Hey Edmonton,

What would it take to grow 1000-year-old trees throughout the City?

Find out at a screening of 'The Secret Long Tree Society" at the Alberta Art Gallery this Saturday (Nov 29th) at 3 PM.

www.youraga.ca/whats-on/upc...

#yeg #yegevents

25.11.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. And my call to Tories to stand up still stands.

01.11.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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The NDP found their numbers!

Bill 201 would

- increase minimum wage to $18 over 3 years and then index it to inflation.
- Eliminate the lower "youth" minimum wage (youth don't pay lower prices, after all)
- Ensure tips stay with service staff.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

01.11.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 274 πŸ” 81 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 2
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NDP leader Naheed Nenshi pulled few punches today…

Not only did he condemn Smith’s claim Peter Lougheed would support her attack on human rights…

He called her and the entire UCP caucus cowards.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

28.10.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 320 πŸ” 124 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 6
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From the Lethbridge community on Reddit Explore this post and more from the Lethbridge community

Student walkout being planned for Lethbridge.

www.reddit.com/r/Lethbridge...

28.10.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

A lot of questions today about how Danielle Smith -- the "libertarian" and "conservative" -- could use closure & the notwithstanding clause to remove Albertans' Charter rights.

The answer: she's neither libertarian nor conservative.

Is the province or her party, though? We'll soon find out.+

28.10.2025 15:56 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

I'm the next few days, it would be a mistake to:
❌️ limit the resistance to the teachers' demands or saving public education
❌️ make labour/workers/unions the only faces of opposition

The UCP's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause is much broader than one strike or one set of rights.

28.10.2025 04:51 πŸ‘ 119 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Meanwhile, in Manitoba…

At least one premier has a grasp of just how serious using the notwithstanding clause is…

And is taking steps to ensure that at least one province doesn’t use it before hearing from the courts.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

26.10.2025 21:28 πŸ‘ 580 πŸ” 230 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 19

β€œ(The provincial government) is coming up with solutions for problems that don’t exist. The decision for the province to come in and change that feels like overreach." #yeg #yegvote #yegelxn #abpoli #ableg

20.10.2025 22:07 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A social media post by David Staples, columnist with the Edmonton Journal Post Media Newspaper, posted on October 27, 2024 which reads: The huge win for everyone on all sides, left, right and centre, is an election where everyone believes the results are credible. We used to do this effortlessly. Vote on Election Day with proper ID. Vote with paper ballots. Votes counted by citizens with scrutineers.

A social media post by David Staples, columnist with the Edmonton Journal Post Media Newspaper, posted on October 27, 2024 which reads: The huge win for everyone on all sides, left, right and centre, is an election where everyone believes the results are credible. We used to do this effortlessly. Vote on Election Day with proper ID. Vote with paper ballots. Votes counted by citizens with scrutineers.

A social media post by David Staples, columnist with the Edmonton Journal Post Media Newspaper, posted on October 20, 2025 which reads: Unbelievably stupid process to vote in Edmonton. Do they have no voter list anymore? Where they quickly check your name, ID and give you a ballot? Long line up to fill out paper with name/address, line up again so someone can check paperwork. Idiotic slow, stupid process.

A social media post by David Staples, columnist with the Edmonton Journal Post Media Newspaper, posted on October 20, 2025 which reads: Unbelievably stupid process to vote in Edmonton. Do they have no voter list anymore? Where they quickly check your name, ID and give you a ballot? Long line up to fill out paper with name/address, line up again so someone can check paperwork. Idiotic slow, stupid process.

A snippet from a news article stating "The process for voting is different this year, which can impact the time it takes to vote. All electors are legislatively required to complete a Statement of Eligibility Form (Form 13) at the voting station. This form is a declaration by an elector that they meet the required legislated criteria to receive and cast ballots. Also, some electors will need to be added to the permanent electors register before receiving their ballots. This can take time. We ask Edmontonians to plan ahead and please have patience.

A snippet from a news article stating "The process for voting is different this year, which can impact the time it takes to vote. All electors are legislatively required to complete a Statement of Eligibility Form (Form 13) at the voting station. This form is a declaration by an elector that they meet the required legislated criteria to receive and cast ballots. Also, some electors will need to be added to the permanent electors register before receiving their ballots. This can take time. We ask Edmontonians to plan ahead and please have patience.

🀫
Nobody tell David Staples this is all because of the changes me and my UCP have made to how municipal elections are held in Alberta.

Let's see if he can use his "journalism" skills to figure it out on his own!🀭

#abpoli #yyc #yycvote #yeg #yegvote

20.10.2025 22:31 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Unofficial results - 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election Unofficial election results for the 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election held on Oct. 20, 2025

Voting stations are closed and we are now awaiting results from Edmonton Elections. Follow along with our dashboard: edmonton.taproot.vote/2025/results #yegvote #yeg

21.10.2025 02:22 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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The Secret LongTree Society – Film Screening & Nursery Planting The Secret Long Tree Society and the EFCL invite you a screening of the CBC documentary The Secret LongTree Society.

Hello, Future Secret Society Members,

We're hosting a screening of "The Secret Long Tree Society" here in Edmonton on August 26th.

www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-secret... #yeg #yegtrees #yeggarden #yegnature

13.08.2025 21:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Secret Long Tree Society - TRAILER Streaming August 1st on CBC Gem.

The Secret Long Tree Society is a documentary about a group of people who are trying to grow 1,000-year-old trees from seed. 🌲

I am one of them 🀫

The doc airs on CBC this Saturday, August 2, at 8 PM. Or stream it for free on CBC Gem.

vimeo.com/1104979113 #yeg #trees #longtrees

30.07.2025 01:42 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Right?! It’s a tree in the bagonia family

25.07.2025 04:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Catalpa blossoms

Catalpa blossoms

Catalpa blossoms

Catalpa blossoms

Catalpa blossoms

Catalpa blossoms

Catalpa leaf

Catalpa leaf

The Catalpa tree I gave my neighbour is flowering for the first time!

25.07.2025 03:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0