>> Dean Fortin, Mayor, City of Victoria
This spring was a great season for art in Victoria. Our city is home to many talented artists and enthusiastic art fans and it has been exciting to see several new projects take shape around town. This summer, I invite you to explore these works for yourself.
On May 24, […]
Kathryn JuricicPublished June 2013Village Vibe Newspaper
This year—as FernFest and Fernwood Bites come closer—Fernwood NRG is working with local businesses and neighbours to build a great set of events to celebrate our unique vibrant culture. A big thanks to all of our sponsors; we couldn’t put this on without you. Fernwood NRG invites everybody to enjoy […]
Oliver and Grayson making cookies at The Fernwood Community Centre. Photo by Kari-Anne Chobotuck.
Kari-Anne ChobotuckPublished June 2013Village Vibe Newspaper Tales of food from the Fernwood Community Centre Daycare
Imagine a room full of children under five at lunch time. Yes, they are practicing their independent eating skills. For the most part, with some encouragement, they do a […]
New maple trees planted at George Jay Elementary. Photo: Kate Wallace
John ThrelfallPublished June 2013Village Vibe Newspaper Two trees have just been planted on the grounds of George Jay Elementary School and it’s no coincidence that they’re maples. They were chosen for the shade they’ll provide to the equally new playground but also for the balance, promise and […]
Josh WaglerPublished June 2013Village Vibe Newspaper Each visit to Spring Ridge Commons brings unexpected delights. As I venture inwards through the wood-chipped pathways, my taste buds buzz with anticipation and I am astounded by the depth of life I which greets me.
To the uninitiated identifying plants in such a system can be daunting. Nevertheless, with patient […]
>> Margaret Hantiuk
Notes from a workshop given by our local soil/fertilizer guru Dwight Pennell of Integrity Sales:
Introduce as much organic matter as possible: “feed soil to feed the plant” (if we feed the micro-organisms in the soil, plant roots absorb the soil nutrients better)
Bark mulch okay, but don’t use sawdust (it requires nitrogen to break […]
Jack DerricourtPublished June 2013Village Vibe Newspaper Christopher Bowers is an artist of conversation. He is a lifelong advocate of the relaxing quality of a fresh question: “What’s the twist?” “What is a moment that stood out in your enterprise?” “What is your opening line?” These are the kinds of direct, inspiration-seeking queries that he will bring […]
