North Park goings on

North Park goings on

We have a lot to ­celebrate these days ›› Sarah Murray, NPNA The first six months of 2022 has given us so much to celebrate! The Multicultural Festival at Royal Athletic Park on May 8 was a resounding success. Folks of all ages danced to the live music, shopped from a...
Gardens are for gathering

Gardens are for gathering

›› Kayla Siefried, Compost Education Centre Sometimes I reflect on the additional ­benefits of gardening, beyond the yummy foods my family and I get to eat, and the ecosystem services that are provided for pollinators and soil building. Today, I’m reminded what a joy...
Growing season begins

Growing season begins

›› JJ Ford I’m writing this article on the first day of spring, and the signs that our little patch of earth is tilting towards the sun are all around us. As the magnolias and oso berry bloom, and the robins hop around looking for worms, here at Fernwood NRG we are...