Guests enjoying tasty treats at Fernwood Bites 2013. Photo Simon Abud
Kathryn Juricic & Mila CzemerysPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper Fernwood Square was converted into a foodie paradise while exuberance was still in the air from the aftermath of FernFest. Twenty of Victoria’s finest food establishment’s set-up ready to dazzle the 300 attendees patiently waiting down Gladstone […]
Benji Duke, MC, entertaining everyone with games and prizes from Benji’s Bonus Bucket. Photo Louis Bockner
Kathryn Juricic & Mila CzemerysPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper The 18th annual FernFest was a neighbourhood celebration filled with friends, a pony, music, dancing, local artists and a beer or two. The whole neighbourhood came down to Fernwood Square for […]
In mid-June a little experiment took place in the heart of Fernwood
Sarah AdamsPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper
On an ordinary Monday evening a small group of adventurers travelled ninety years in the future. These ‘chrononauts’ had ten minutes to observe and take notes about this future Fernwood before the time portal closed. They returned to the […]
If one word were to sum up Spring Ridge Commons at this time of year, it would be Kairos
Josh WaglerPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper
Kairos is an ancient Greek word meaning the right or opportune moment (the supreme moment). There is a delicate dance played at Spring Ridge; patience allows fruits to sweeten, yet too much […]
Seed saving improves quality, saves money and preserves genetic diversity
>> Margaret Hantiuk
Why save seeds?
Improve your plants and yields— develop new varieties
Preserve heritage strains and maintain genetic diversity
Create strains that do best in your garden considering the climate and soil
Which plants to save seeds from:
Select for certain characteristics: yield, colour, fragrance, disease resistance, size
Select for whole […]
Claudia working her magic at NORTE Street Food. Photo Alexandra Stephanson
Bringing you food and culture from the pueblos of Northern Mexico to the heart of Fernwood Avenue
David SegalPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper You may have noticed a new restaurant has emerged in the cozy nook between Aubergine and the Fernwood Inn on Gladstone. What caught your […]
Plant of the Month: Sea Buckthorn
Josh WaglerPublished August 2013Village Vibe NewspaperIf one word were to sum up Spring Ridge Commons at this time of year, it would be Kairos. Kairos is an ancient Greek word meaning the right or opportune moment (the supreme moment). There is a delicate dance played at Spring Ridge; patience allows […]
