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 […]
Published June 2013
Village Vibe Newspaper The 7th annual Fernwood Art Stroll is being held on Saturday, June 22 and
Sunday, 23 from 11 am to 4 pm. Twenty-one local artists and artisans will open
their studios to the public. Original works of art will be on view including
paintings, furniture, fashion, photography, florals and pottery. It is a […]
Fernwood Family Dinner is an opportunity for families to come and enjoy a prepared meal, together as a family and with families from the community; followed by a time for families to play and socialize together.
The Family Dinner will provide families with healthy meal, ideas for easy meal preparation and access to food resources. The […]
Photo: Liz Rubincam
Girl’s rights are human rights
Did you know?
– Only 1 out of every 3 girls is enrolled in school across the world
– Girls are 3 times more likely to be malnourished than boys
– In the last 5 years, 800 million women have died in childbirth or due to pregnancy related complications & 90% of […]
