Gathering kelp on Back of the Beach

The Back of the Beach (as well as the Landwash) is a great place to collect kelp used to fertilize vegetable gardens, flower gardens and grass. Capelin is another natural fertilizer found on Back of the Beach and in the Landwash. Far removed from the toil of curing cod, the Back of the Beach is also...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Branch Cultural Historical Association
Format: Still Image
Language:English
Published: 2005
Subjects:
Knowledge of the land/water and environment
Gardens
Landscape
Vegetables
Seascape
Kelp
Nash
Kenneth
1953-
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/4388
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Summary:The Back of the Beach (as well as the Landwash) is a great place to collect kelp used to fertilize vegetable gardens, flower gardens and grass. Capelin is another natural fertilizer found on Back of the Beach and in the Landwash. Far removed from the toil of curing cod, the Back of the Beach is also known as an anglers paradise and a popular place for community bonfires.

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