›› Shannon K. Auringer
He was hard at work shoveling, yet another pile of garden waste, as I wandered up the Chambers Street sidewalk. I was suited up in my rain coat and knee boots, as it was in true Victoria style, raining. Proving that nothing stopped him, Ed persevered forward in his jacket and shorts […]
When life gives you leaves, make leaf mold. When life gives you food scraps and garden clippings, make compost.
›› Margaret Hantiuk
Recently I attended an interesting course on soil science at our Compost Education Centre. I was reminded how important autumn is to gardening here in Victoria.
We have the opportunity to build up our garden soil […]
>> Lee Herrin
This past month, Spring Ridge Common(s), the “garden” at the corner of Chambers Street and Gladstone Avenue in Fernwood failed in its ambition to be an “edible urban oasis.” There is no doubt that edible plants abound at the site. However, these past few months it became more of an oasis for drug […]
›› Kelsey Singbeil
Whether you’re walking, cycling, skateboarding, bussing, or driving, Fernwood has most of your daily essentials (coffee, food, beer, childcare, haircuts, yoga, tattoos) within easy reach. I ride my bike or walk to the square to meet friends at the Inn, pick up groceries at Aubergine, and check out plays at the Belfry.
The village […]
Starting in September 2014, Fernwood NRG will be providing an Out of School Care program for children from George Jay at the Fernwood Community Centre
›› Shonna Bell
Fernwood NRG currently serves families with children from birth to five years old and we are happy to be able to support families further by offering programs for school-aged […]
›› Kathryn Juricic
Resting on the outskirts of Fernwood is a new neighbourhood boutique home store, Pigeonhole. Holding ground at Stanley Avenue and Begbie Street, Pigeonhole offers beautiful items and furniture for your home. I spoke with Carey Salvador, shop owner, about her offerings and opening the doors to the community.
The grand opening was July 18, […]
Templed Mind is your playground. Come explore, learn, and connect!
›› Kimberly Dean
Templed Mind Studio is a community hub which offers quality facilitation for alternative, exploratory, engaging content with a focus on body, mind, and creative expression.
Simply put, we like to host opportunities for people to thrive by bringing self-awareness and balance into their own lives.
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