Winter vs. Summer Growing

Winter vs. Summer Growing

Transitioning from ­summer to winter ­gardening ›› Alysha Punnett A winter garden differs from a spring/­summer garden in a number of ways: Rate of Growth Plants don’t grow at the same speed in colder months. Instead, the lower ­temperatures slow growth down to a...
Thanks for the Gift of Good Food

Thanks for the Gift of Good Food

›› Kathryn Juricic & Mila Czemerys Our generous neighbourhood has, once again, outdone itself in supporting The Gift of Good Food. Together, through ­grassroots fundraisers, hundreds of ­community members and lots of creativity, we raised $64,000! Thank you, on...
Kitchen garden takes root

Kitchen garden takes root

Curbside food garden to demonstrate potential of community centre green space The Fernwood Community Centre (FCC) will soon go through another food inspired transformation, this time with its very own kitchen garden. The proposed pilot project will convert the...