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garden gleanings: Saving your own seeds

 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 […]

By |August 1st, 2013|Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

buzz: Norte Street Food

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 […]

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

Kairos

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 […]

By |July 31st, 2013|Garden Gleanings, News|0 Comments

buzz: Future Think for Fernwood

People gathered to brainstorm about the future of Fernwood.

Sarah AdamsPublished August 2013Village Vibe Newspaper

In mid-June a little experiment took place in the heart of Fernwood.

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 […]

By |July 31st, 2013|News|0 Comments

Art blossomed in Victoria this spring

 

>> 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, […]

By |July 25th, 2013|News|0 Comments

Get Ready to Celebrate: FernFest and Fernwood Bites!

 

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 […]

By |June 3rd, 2013|News|0 Comments

buzz: Waste Not, Want Not

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 […]

By |June 3rd, 2013|News|0 Comments