Spring into Spring Ridge Commons

Spring into Spring Ridge Commons

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...
Meet Ed; caretaker of Spring Ridge

Meet Ed; caretaker of Spring Ridge

›› 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...
The Tragedy of the Common(s)

The Tragedy of the Common(s)

>> 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...
Gooseberry

Gooseberry

›› 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...