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 | Dec 1, 2015 | Village Vibe
>> Ben Clark While boulevard gardens are a common thing in and around Oaklands, there is currently no community garden in the neighbourhood. A survey was done recently to ask residents if they support the Oaklands Community Association working toward building a...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 5, 2015 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Edie Irons Spring is here, and after a lively and positive community forum about Spring Ridge Commons last fall, an action-oriented public meeting coming up on April 28th, 2015 will provide opportunities to get involved with this historic and important space....
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 31, 2015 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk Looking back over 10 years of my Garden Gleanings column for the Village Vibe, I am thinking of the ways that gardening is trending here in Fernwood (and all over): Going organic: We realize that every backyard that goes organic and stops...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 6, 2015 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› Josh Wagler We are well into winter now but at the Commons it feels like spring is just around the corner. Winter is a time of darkness, and this darkness can often bring great challenges. Over the years, one thing has become very clear to me. The answer is tea! It...
