›› Allan Gallupe
Gary lived at the corner of Fernwood and Vining for 28 years. He was a good friend and neighbour to all. You’d often find him on his front porch greeting passersby, always ready for a chat. Maybe there’d be a few bikes for sale on the front lawn, picked up on the garage […]
About a year ago, a very beautiful thing happened to me. I met Vic Horvath
›› Graeme Bousada
I met Vic through my dear friend Zoubi Arros, and we instantly hit it off. We hacked a dart together and we chatted about the ethereal nature of laughter. Needless to say, the conversation was filled with lots of […]
›› Kathryn Juricic
Student Dinner returns in September!
The warm breeze of August is still in the air but we know what September beckons. With the changing of seasons comes the beginning of school. Tis’ the season! We’ve got one more thing to add to the calendar. Every week on Wednesdays evenings starting September 12th, from 5:30-7:30pm […]
Transitioning from summer to winter gardening
›› Alysha Punnett
A winter garden differs from a spring/summer garden in a number of ways:
Rate of Growth
Plants don’t grow at the same speed in colder months. Instead, the lower temperatures slow growth down to a snail’s pace, so think of your winter garden as outdoor cold storage.
Amount to Grow
Because you […]
›› Heather Leary
The Oaklands Sunset Market has returned for an 8th season with more vendors, more activities, and more reasons for the community to come together each week. The market is welcoming more vendors than ever before with a broader mix of local artisans, crafters, growers, bakers, food producers, and more. A variety of entertainment […]
›› Kathryn Juricic
Friendly Giant is a Fernwood-owned business. For seven and a half years the husband and wife duo, Chelsea and Shawn Vinesen, were operating out of their home on Fernwood Road (you might recall seeing a few trucks here and there). The business recently moved into and renovated the old Askim’s Beer & Wine […]
›› Alysha Punnett
Happy spring gardening season, everyone! Many of you will be underway in your gardens already, but here are a few tips to get your garden started off right.
Cover Crops
Now is the time to chop your cover crops if you haven’t already. For backyard gardeners, it can be difficult to dig in all that […]
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