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...
The Gift of Good Food keeps on giving

The Gift of Good Food keeps on giving

What does it mean to feel connected to your community? ›› JJ Ford What does it mean to be ­nourished, fed, and ­supported by the people around you? How do we connect through food to a wider network of human and non-human relationships? What does it mean to be...
Want to plant a tree?

Want to plant a tree?

›› JJ Ford “One simple yet powerful way of ­building more sustainable and resilient cities is ­planting trees. Strategically planted trees can cool the air by between 2°C and 8°C, thereby reducing air conditioning needs by 30 per cent. A single tree can absorb up to...