by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 3, 2016 | Garden Gleanings
Hummingbirds and beneficial insects are busy zooming around early blossoms on shrubs and trees such as Red Flowering Currant and the well established Damson Plum tree in the food forest of Spring Ridge Common. You are invited to ‘Bee in the Garden’ every Sunday from...
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...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 5, 2014 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› Josh Wagler This is an exciting time of year at Spring Ridge Commons… Spring has arrived! As the days lengthen and we begin to harvest nature’s abundance, it is worthwhile to take note of Honourable Harvesting. Guidelines: Do you need it? Harvest with a purpose or...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 23, 2012 | Garden Gleanings, News
Springridge Common is showing signs of Spring… Crocus Red Flowering Currant Purple Sprouting Broccoli Damson Plum Blossoms Indian Plum