Help with some garden projects in Kaslo, BC, Canada

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  Description

  My name is Lana. I live on 5.5 acres surrounded by forest, with a large garden, greenhouse and modest orchard. Currently 3 of my grown children live here but are moving in September. We have 2 dogs and a cat.
  
  I can teach about native herbs and how to make tinctures, salves and other options. As well, I do a tremendous amount of canning, dehydrating, pickling and processing which I'm happy to share my knowledge about.
  
  I am looking for help to maintain and improve the yard and garden, plus I have some bigger projects planned (see more in details).
  
  The property backs onto the Kaslo river trail system, easy access for hiking and mountain biking, and there's even a disc golf course just steps off the property. Kootenay Lake is a beautiful play ground, a 2 min drive or 20 min walk to town. Kaslo itself is a very fun little village.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I will share my knowledge and experience of "natural living“. This is a life without chemicals and utilizing plants as food and medicine.
  
  I love teaching about health and food preservation.
  
  I'm a keen traveler, I love learning about other cultures and I'm happy to help people learn English.
  
  This property borders on a mountain playground!

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  The main push for this summer is to take back the encroaching weeds around the garden perimeter. There is ongoing weeding, composting and soil amendments. As well, the greenhouse needs to be managed.
  
  The next big project I am planning is to replace rotten fence posts and add a gate. There are still large sections of the garden that need to be screened and built into contained beds.
  
  Other jobs could include mowing, weed eating, tilling, staining the deck and whatever else comes up.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like to learn Spanish
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  Accommodation

  I have an RV schoolie with a queen bed and full kitchen. Bathroom and laundry will be shared in the house, and you can have access to the main kitchen.
  
  Ideal for single or couple.
  
  Meals are not provided.
  
  I also have a cabin for rent which can be part work trade.

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  What else ...

  I'm new here, so I'm willing to negotiate terms of needed.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  High speed fibre!

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  2 hours a day, 5 days a week