>> Margaret Hantiuk
Adaptation means being flexible and strategically implementing new ways to cope with conditions that are beyond our control. Climate change doesn’t just mean a warming climate; it means more and longer durations of weather extremes: hot sun and more drought, more wind and storms and torrential rains. Here, the erratic jetstream may mean […]
As I shook off the last winter rust and walked towards Spring Ridge Commons, I was nervous that there would be little to write about this month; I wondered if there would be anything to harvest on this frosty January day. I could not have been more wrong! The trees and shrubs were bare, and […]
>> 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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