Winter weatherproofing

Winter weatherproofing

Zip up your home, for ­comfort and ­conservation ›› Ruben Anderson If your door is a little drafty it may not seem like a big deal. But a gap just a ¼” wide—multiplied over the height of the door—ends up being a lot of square inches. That ¼” gap adds up to the...
Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut

How to make ­sauerkraut the easiest way possible ›› Ruben Anderson Fermented foods are an effective and ­delicious traditional way to preserve the harvest, and they contain probiotics that aid digestion and may even have larger ­benefits for people with various gut...
Mushroom Workshops coming up!

Mushroom Workshops coming up!

Cool Stuff You Can Do With Fungi: Make your own digester for household waste Thursday, May 21st from 7-9pm @ Fernwood Community Centre (1240 Gladstone) Oyster and King Stropharia mushrooms are great at breaking down our household and urban waste.This workshop will...
Solar hot water explained

Solar hot water explained

Learn about solar hot water at the Fernwood Community Centre, June 12 at 7p.m. ›› Ruben Anderson Who wouldn’t love a nice, hot shower—basking in water heated by the sun’s energy? Well, CRD grant money could save you thousands of dollars on the solar hot water system...