by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 10, 2014 | News
>> Solara Goldwynn Two raised beds were created for the Fernwood Community Centre Kitchen Garden. The beds will provide growing space for annual vegetable food production to be used by the chef at the Fernwood Community Centre. Each bed is approximately 9 1/2...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 31, 2014 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk Adaptation means being flexible and strategically implementing new ways to cope with conditions that are beyond our control. Climate change doesn’t just mean a warming climate; it means more and longer durations of weather extremes: hot sun...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 31, 2014 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Jeremy Caradonna Fernwood is a state of mind. This is a neighbourhood for people who believe in sustainable living and self-reliance. It’s a place full of “neo-locals”—folks who care about local organic food, a low-consumption lifestyle, and artistic creativity....
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 3, 2014 | News
The Fernwood Community Centre’s new Kitchen Garden was installed over the weekend. Thanks to the incredible volunteers who came out in the rain to make this project happen! Big thank you to Hatchet & Seed Contracting (Solara Goldwynn, Alysha Punnett and...
by Geeks on the Beach | Dec 4, 2013 | Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk Choosing your trees Do research and buy from reputable nurseries. Pick trees that suit your locale, your needs and taste and finally, your site. Consider dwarf, semi-dwarf or full size fruit trees. Look for specimens that are healthy and...