by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 3, 2021 | Garden Gleanings
›› Kayla Siefried Never was there a more exciting time (and at times overwhelming) for local gardeners then the annual Victoria Seedy Saturday. A conference full of vendors, seed swaps, and gardening workshops; it’s the day that kicks off the growing season for...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 1, 2017 | Buzz, Village Vibe
Vancity EnviroFund awards $39,500 to Fernwood Helping Hands – a push for greater local food access at the neighbourhood level >> Alex Harned Food access and the Good Food Box go hand in hand. While growth has transpired to reach more people (from the Gift...
by Geeks on the Beach | Nov 23, 2015 | News
Accessing the foods you need and desire can be an important aspect in feeling settled in a community. Some newcomers, such as refugees, may look to be connected with local and healthy food, particular culturally relevant ingredients or even just grocery stores in...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 21, 2015 | Events, News
The Victoria Seed Library is partnering with Fernwood NRG to bring a *free* Seed Library Member Orientation to Fernwood! Join us on Tuesday, May 5th at 7pm at the Cornerstone Cafe, 1301 Gladstone Avenue, to learn the foundations of saving your own seed on a small...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 1, 2015 | News, Village Vibe
>> LifeCycles Project Society In the past, seed production was localized by necessity and tradition. However, in just a couple of generations, fewer farmers and gardeners are saving their own seed. Within modern agriculture, less value has been placed on...
