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The Giving Tree

Living Christmas trees restore local forest

›› Mark Dickerson

Christmas is coming! Many environmentally conscious people do not like the idea of using a cut Christmas tree. They would prefer to have a live Christmas tree that smells of the holidays.

A problem urban dwellers encounter is they have no place to plant the tree after Christmas. Those […]

By |December 6th, 2013|Buzz, News|1 Comment

garden gleanings: Fruit Trees 101

>> Margaret Hantiuk
Choosing your trees
Do research and buy from reputable ­nurseries. Pick trees that suit your locale, your needs and taste and finally, your site. Consider dwarf, semi-dwarf or full size fruit trees. Look for specimens that are healthy and varieties that are ­disease-resistant. A good nursery will carry the best cultivars for this area. […]

By |December 4th, 2013|Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

george jay: Busy Fall

 

 

>> Kate Wallace

It certainly has been a busy fall at George Jay Elementary. Our annual ­Halloween Party was a blast—we had a phenomenal bake sale. Some great games were loaned from Central Baptist Church, Coast ­Capital’s Leadership Group also helped out, and the Vic High Dance Troupe entertained us. Thanks to our community supporters and […]

By |December 2nd, 2013|News|0 Comments

buzz: Good Food Drive

Good Food Box is ­collecting donations to feed Fernwood families in ­need
›› Micqualyn Waldie

 

Please consider donating to Give the Gift of Good Food, our holiday drive to ­provide fresh produce to ­families who might not otherwise have access to it. The great thing about this program is, instead of a ­one-time food hamper, it keeps […]

By |December 2nd, 2013|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments

cover: Victoria VeloTech

More than high end road bikes
›› Kathryn Juricic

 

I didn’t know my life would change so much after I stumbled into ­Fernwood’s mysterious new bike shop, ­Victoria VeloTech. My pedal was squeaking, I just wanted it to be quiet! Chris, the shop owner and sole employee, was enchanted with my vintage French Gitane Mixte that may […]

By |December 1st, 2013|News|0 Comments