by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 21, 2015 | News
A new chapter for Fernwood’s permaculture garden ›› Ashley M If you’ve walked by Spring Ridge Commons on Chambers Street lately, you’ve seen that the space is bursting with life. Much of the beautiful greenery are edible and medicinal plants that all are welcome...
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 | Sep 30, 2014 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Shannon K. Auringer He was hard at work shoveling, yet another pile of garden waste, as I wandered up the Chambers Street sidewalk. I was suited up in my rain coat and knee boots, as it was in true Victoria style, raining. Proving that nothing stopped him, Ed...
by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 13, 2014 | Editorial, Village Vibe
>> Lee Herrin This past month, Spring Ridge Common(s), the “garden” at the corner of Chambers Street and Gladstone Avenue in Fernwood failed in its ambition to be an “edible urban oasis.” There is no doubt that edible plants abound at the site. However, these...
by Geeks on the Beach | May 31, 2014 | Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe
›› Josh Wagler June is a busy time in the garden, and two words come to mind: turbulence and florescence. The soils are still moist with the lingering spring rains, and the heat provokes massive growth this month as we approach the Summer Solstice. The garden offers...