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CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
North Central garden grows medicinal plants and community connection
Mandi Elles, a guest speaker and educator, shared her knowledge about the medicinal uses of plants at the most recent Garden Work Bees program. Brittany Poitras / CTV News) A bi-weekly event hosted by the North Central Community Association is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together to grow more than just plants. At Wednesday's 'work bee' at the mâmawêyatitân centre, Mandi Elles, a guest speaker and educator, shared her knowledge about the medicinal uses of plants, with a deep focus on sage. 'Sage is a beautiful, medicine, very special one. To use, smudging. It can be used for medicinal things like gargling and healing sores,' Elles said. 'Sage is great tea and just a great healer.' Elles emphasized the importance of traditional harvesting protocols and respect for the plants. 'The first thing that we always start with was acknowledging the plants. We, we say thank you to them. We can talk to them. They are old relatives. They hold that wisdom,' she explained. 'Have gentle hands, gentle words'. Expand Autoplay 1 of 8 North Central Community Gardens The North Central Community Centre is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together by hosting a bi-weekly program. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) North Central Community Gardens The North Central Community Centre is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together by hosting a bi-weekly program. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) North Central Community Gardens The North Central Community Centre is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together by hosting a bi-weekly program. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) North Central Community Gardens The North Central Community Centre is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together by hosting a bi-weekly program. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) North Central Community Gardens The North Central Community Centre is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together by hosting a bi-weekly program. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) North Central Community Gardens The North Central Community Centre is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together by hosting a bi-weekly program. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) North Central Community Gardens The North Central Community Centre is bringing gardeners and Regina residents together by hosting a bi-weekly program. (Brittany Poitras / CTV News) North Central Community Gardens Mandi Elles, a guest speaker and educator, shared her knowledge about the medicinal uses of plants at the most recent Garden Work Bees program. Brittany Poitras / CTV News) For Elles, sage holds particular cultural and personal significance. 'Sage is such a special plant… you can use it as a rinse for your mouth, for your hair, your skin,' she said. 'Women can use it on their moon time. That's a very special plant for us to help us cleanse and bring that focus.' Meanwhile, Maegan Krajewski, Community Garden Coordinator, highlighted how these gardens serve the broader community. 'Our motto is, 'Help yourself,'' Krajewski said. 'With all of our gardens, the goal is really for anyone, no questions asked, to be able to have access to fresh vegetables and fresh fruit.' The gardens also feature a 'three sisters' planting of corn, beans, and squash — a traditional Indigenous method that reflects the interconnectedness of both plants and people. 'They really work together with one another and support each other, much like siblings do,' Krajewski said. As the evening came to a close, Elles offered a reflection. 'We're all coming together as a community, just like the plants,' she said. They're a nation within themselves, and we're sharing the space with them. And it's good medicine.' The Garden Work Bees Program continues every Wednesday at the mâmawêyatitân centre from 4:30 p.m. to -7 p.m. for the rest of harvest season, bringing the community's connection to the land throughout the summer season.
CBC
21-07-2025
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- CBC
Bringing back mowed-down sage
A Métis scholar at the University of Alberta's Augustana campus is working to bring back a sage field that was mowed down accidentally.
Telegraph
06-05-2025
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- Telegraph
Scallops with smoked chilli butter and fried sage
An elegant dish that lets the heat of chillies and the sweetness of scallops shine. Requires soaking time. Overview Prep time 10 mins Cook time 7 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil 8 sage leaves 8 large scallops, removed from shell (shells cleaned and kept to one side) lime wedges, to serve For the smoked chilli butter (makes more than you need) 10g guajillo chilli 12g ancho chilli 10g Aleppo chilli (all whole, dried) 250g unsalted butter, softened zest of 1 lemon Method Step For the chilli butter, toast 10g guajillo chilli, 12g ancho chilli and 10g Aleppo chilli briefly in a dry pan until aromatic. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and finely chop. Step In a bowl, combine the chillies with 250g softened unsalted butter, zest of 1 lemon and 1 tsp salt. Blend or mix thoroughly and set aside. This can be made ahead and rolled into a log then chilled and sliced as needed. Step Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a pan then add 8 sage leaves and fry for about 10 seconds until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside. Step For the scallops, heat a non-stick pan over high heat with 1 tbsp neutral oil. Season 8 large scallops lightly with salt and sear for about 1 minute on each side, until golden and just cooked through. In the final 20 seconds of cooking, add a generous spoonful of the smoked chilli butter to the pan and let it foam and coat the scallops. Step Spoon into the cleaned shells or on to a warm plate. Top each with a crisp sage leaf and a pinch of flaky salt. Serve with a wedge of lime on the side.
