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 […]
The Didi Society is excited to be hosting the second annual Ethical Trade Market in celebration of Fair Trade Day! The market will showcase ethical vendors: local, green and fair trade. They want to raise the profile of ethical vendors around Victoria, educate on ethical consumerism and create a fun event for Fair Trade Day!
Come […]
