by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 13, 2018 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Kathryn Juricic Friendly Giant is a Fernwood-owned business. For seven and a half years the husband and wife duo, Chelsea and Shawn Vinesen, were operating out of their home on Fernwood Road (you might recall seeing a few trucks here and there). The business...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 5, 2018 | Events, Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› Alysha Punnett Happy spring gardening season, everyone! Many of you will be underway in your gardens already, but here are a few tips to get your garden started off right. Cover Crops Now is the time to chop your cover crops if you haven’t already. For backyard...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 4, 2018 | Buzz, Village Vibe
Want to help support local families with fresh food and have fun doing it? ›› Mila Czemerys For the month of April, for every #levidrome tweeted—up to 500—$1 will be given to the Gift of Good Food 2018 campaign which will provide fresh fruits and veggies to a family...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 4, 2018 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Lisa McPhail The Greater Victoria School District is planning for seismic upgrades to Vic High School. Opened in 1914, the high school has an H-1 seismic ranking, the highest level of priority need. The Ministry of Education has supported the seismic upgrades and...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 4, 2018 | Events, Village Vibe
Farming engagement through education ›› Ross Currie Vic High’s farm is seeing an expansion to a 5,000 square foot plot, just in time for the change in season. The farm, which is run in conjunction with farmer Jesse Brown of Mason Street City Farm and Victoria High...