by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 1, 2017 | Buzz, Village Vibe
Vancity EnviroFund awards $39,500 to Fernwood Helping Hands – a push for greater local food access at the neighbourhood level >> Alex Harned Food access and the Good Food Box go hand in hand. While growth has transpired to reach more people (from the Gift...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 1, 2017 | Buzz, Village Vibe
>> Aaren Topley The garden at Vic High is waking up after a deep freeze and is ready to start growing. In their garden you might walk by on Gladstone Avenue, Vic High students have been able to learn about traditional food systems and connecting with the land...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 1, 2017 | Editorial, Village Vibe
More small businesses & housing coming for Fernwood Village ›› Lee Herrin In 2013, Fernwood NRG purchased two properties in the core of Fernwood Village (1310 Gladstone Avenue and 2009 Fernwood Road). As well, we obtained an option to purchase 2013 and 2017...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jan 31, 2017 | Buzz, Village Vibe
Project studies if soils are safe for inner city gardening >> Marika Smith The Healing City Soils Project has had a successful first year! The project, a partnership between the Victoria Compost Education Centre and Royal Roads University offered free soil...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jan 31, 2017 | Buzz, Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk Spring is just around the corner! That has us thinking about what we are going to plant in our gardens. Here are some tips for our neighbours in Fernwood’s food hub. Here are some simple hints to make the task easier. They are simple ideas...