Community Technical Needs Survey – The Boreal Centre for Sustainability

The Boreal Centre for Sustainability is currently looking for even more information about the needs of our members and their communities. With this survey, we hope to learn which resources will help the most.

Please forward this anonymous survey to as many community members as you'd like; the more we can learn, the better!

Do you currently have a garden or growing space on your property? *

Yes
No
I plan to

Approximately how large is your planned growing space (in square feet)? *

What do you plan to grow? *

Which of the following features of your land would be most helpful to learn more about? Check all that apply. *

Soil
Water
Plant selection
Plant maintenance

Do you have any specific questions about how to get the most out of your home growing space?

How familiar are you with the concept of “permaculture” and its relation to home growing? *

Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Slightly familiar (I've heard that word before)
Not at all familiar

On a scale of 1 – 3, how prepared is your land for growing food? *

1 - My land is completely unprepared, there are large shrubs and trees that need to be cleared.
2 - My land is somewhat prepared, there are some smaller plants that need to be cleared.
3 - My land is ready to grow food / I already have a garden

Have you ever found certain growing-related materials hard to find? If yes, please specify.

Which of the following sources does your water come from? Select all that apply. *

Well
Municipal Supply
Rainwater catchment
Natural feature (such as a river on your property)

Have you ever had your water quality professionally tested? *

Please describe your current or planned irrigation system for growing. (i.e. gravity drip, pressurized, none, etc.) *

Which of the following plant hardiness zones is your garden located in? *

Not sure
Zone 3b
Zone 4a

Do you feel your soil quality is adequate for growing? *

Have you ever had your soil quality professionally assessed? *

Where do you generally purchase/acquire your plants? *

What growth-assisting materials do you currently, or plan to, use? (e.g. mulch, mulch paper, stakes, fertilizer, etc.) *

Do you use compost in your growing space? *

If you do not use compost, would you be more likely to with more information about the process? *

Approximately what percentage of your electricity comes from renewable sources?

Selected Value: 0%

Do you currently, or plan to, use any renewable energy technology? If so, please specify.

What resources do you feel could help make your growing space more sustainable? *

Are there any renewable resources you wish to use, but are too expensive? *

Could you benefit from permaculture support and/or homestead planning assistance? *

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