by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 1, 2013 | Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe
Seed saving improves quality, saves money and preserves genetic diversity >> Margaret Hantiuk Why save seeds? Improve your plants and yields— develop new varieties Preserve heritage strains and maintain genetic diversity Create strains that do best...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jul 31, 2013 | Garden Gleanings, News
Plant of the Month: Sea Buckthorn Josh WaglerPublished August 2013Village Vibe NewspaperIf one word were to sum up Spring Ridge Commons at this time of year, it would be Kairos. Kairos is an ancient Greek word meaning the right or opportune moment (the supreme...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 3, 2013 | Garden Gleanings, News
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....
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 3, 2013 | Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe
>> 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...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 3, 2013 | Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk Linda Gilkeson is a local treasure house of information for organic gardeners. As an entomologist and year round food gardener living on Saltspring Island, she has written some popular books that are excellent resources: West Coast...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 3, 2013 | Garden Gleanings
Josh Wagler Published April 2013 Village Vibe Newspaper As I once heard from one of my favourite eight year olds, it was a day that looked like a big wool sock had been pulled over the sky. Nonetheless, spring is fast approaching, and by the time of print, it will...
