New kid on the block: Little June

New kid on the block: Little June

›› Adrian White Nestled in the heart of Fernwood Square, Little June all-day café is the place to go for an early morning smile, an afternoon espresso, or a late-night drink. Our goal is simple: from morning to night, we want to share quality food and drinks with you...
Winter vs. Summer Growing

Winter vs. Summer Growing

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...
Oaklands Sunset Market still growing in 8th season

Oaklands Sunset Market still growing in 8th season

›› 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,...
Friendly Giant rooted in Fernwood

Friendly Giant rooted in Fernwood

›› 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...
Musicians of FernFest 2018

Musicians of FernFest 2018

›› Ross Currie The Brass The Brass is a community-based, non-auditioned brass ensemble founded three years back by bandleader Julia Knight. It’s a “huge mix of people, all adults. Everyone from professional musicians to people who haven’t touched their horns since...