Fresh News Blog

Conditions are off, and LUSH Valley is set to purchase the residential suite above our existing ground-floor unit in Tin Town. A fresh new mural painted by Cumberland-based artist, Bryn Ball, commemorates financial and volunteer contributions. Every donation of $1,000...

LUSH Valley is raising the roof: Help community food hub purchase upstairs unit to expand operations Since purchasing our forever home in 2021, LUSH Valley has been rooted in Tin Town, expanding food programs across the Comox Valley and beyond. Now, instead of growing...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed (or underwhelmed) by the yield of your fruit trees, LUSH Valley’s Prune-Along program can help. “Our trees would not be in the wonderful shape they are now if not for the Prune-Along program,” says homeowner Mary Bogue. “We are so happy...

July through October, over 26,000 pounds of unwanted fruit was harvested by LUSH Valley, and what wasn't of distribution quality was processed into apple juice From Union Bay to Black Creek, 140 properties were visited, and a diverse selection of apples, pears, plums,...

Join us on September 17th for LUSH Valley's third annual Farm to Table Fundraiser! Fall in love with the flavours of our valley—the fond, the familiar and the farmers' favourites. LUSH Valley's third annual fundraising event at Amara Farm will take place in two...

The North Vancouver Island Chefs Association, North Island College and LUSH Valley Food Action Society and are teaming up to provide training for culinary-inspired students in the Comox Valley. The brand new Food Prep and Mobile Kitchen Training program includes 180...

LUSH Valley has two Community Seed Libraries in the Comox Valley that are stocked with seeds and resources for community growers! The first is at our Tsolum Educational Garden on Headquarters Road across from G.P. Vanier Secondary School, and the second is at our...

We're branching out to help local tree stewards protect their fruit trees against drought and pests With more extreme temperatures and increased moisture, our regions’ fruit trees require more care and direction to be resilient. LUSH Valley is pleased to be launching...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed (or underwhelmed) by the yield of your fruit trees, LUSH Valley’s Prune-Along program may be able to help. Prune-Along pairs tree care experts with participating tree stewards to pass on the fundamentals of fruit tree care and pruning....