Memorial University DAI: Gathering kelp on Back of the Beach

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Gathering kelp on Back of the Beach


Descriptive Title	Gathering kelp on Back of the Beach
Category	Knowledge of the land/water and environment
Topic	Gardens Landscape Vegetables
Keywords	Seascape Kelp
Person as Topic	Nash, Kenneth, 1953-
Description	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.
Date	2005
Collector	Branch Cultural Historical Association
Location Depicted/Discussed	Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Avalon Peninsula--Branch--Easter Cove
Notes	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.
Format	Image/jpeg
Type	Still Image
Resource Type	Photograph
Language	Eng
Source	Jackie Nash personal photo collection
Collection	Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory - Avalon

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