by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 9, 2014 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
>> Lindsay Hounslow Home gardens are one way to enhance our relationships with the environment and the supportive resources it offers. The process of gardening and harvesting plants promotes holistic well-being based on self-care. The use of pesticide-free...
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 31, 2014 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Jeremy Caradonna Fernwood is a state of mind. This is a neighbourhood for people who believe in sustainable living and self-reliance. It’s a place full of “neo-locals”—folks who care about local organic food, a low-consumption lifestyle, and artistic creativity....
by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 3, 2014 | News
The Fernwood Community Centre’s new Kitchen Garden was installed over the weekend. Thanks to the incredible volunteers who came out in the rain to make this project happen! Big thank you to Hatchet & Seed Contracting (Solara Goldwynn, Alysha Punnett and...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 18, 2014 | Events, News
Please join us for a workshop with Jean-Martin Fortier, author of The Market Gardener and young farmer extraordinaire from Quebec! Victoria, Sunday, March 16th, 2014 Doors: 9:30am, Workshop 10am-5pm Location: Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue Tickets:...
by Geeks on the Beach | May 2, 2012 | News
Fernwood NRG is calling on all of you to become detectives! The importance of local organic food is well known these days; urban agriculture is popping up all over. Many people in cities have started to raise chickens and grow produce in all kinds of spaces! We...