by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 3, 2017 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› Alysha Punnett Powdery mildew crops up at this time of year and is often perplexing to gardeners. Isn’t it too hot and dry for fungi to thrive?! Well, while the weather may feel hot and dry, there actually is enough moisture in the air for mildew to get around....
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 5, 2017 | Events, Village Vibe
Celebrate 25 years of composting and conservation with music, food, and beer ›› Marika Smith The Compost Education Centre is celebrating 25 years of composting and conservation this year! Help us celebrate many happy years of compost and soil conservation...
by Geeks on the Beach | Dec 1, 2015 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk This fall, don’t be so quick to rake your leaves up and give them away to the municipality to compost: save them for your own leaf mold, one of the best soil enhancers – for free I now rake leaves off of my lawn, sidewalks and patio...
by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 30, 2014 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
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...
