by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 6, 2021 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› Kayla Siefried The fall months mark the time where people all over our region are harvesting fruit from trees. If you’ve been longing for a fruit tree of your own, now is the time to plant one (or prepare your soil for a spring planting). Because the soil is still...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 6, 2021 | Buzz, Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› 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...
by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 26, 2015 | News
Known as the ‘banana belt’ of Canada, Victoria has all the ingredients for growing food just about anywhere, and the City is looking at how, and where, to grow more. This summer, all topics related to growing food in the Capital City will be explored. Everything from...
by Geeks on the Beach | Dec 4, 2013 | Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe
>> Margaret Hantiuk Choosing your trees Do research and buy from reputable nurseries. Pick trees that suit your locale, your needs and taste and finally, your site. Consider dwarf, semi-dwarf or full size fruit trees. Look for specimens that are healthy and...
