June 2010 Village Vibe

villagevibe June 2010

News and views from the heart of Fernwood

Good cause, great tastes Celebration of local fare hits Fernwood’s Square

›› Johanna Henderson Lauded as Victoria’s new up-and-coming food destination, the neighbourhood of Fernwood is home to many of the city’s top eateries and chefs. Now, in partnership with local restaurateurs, Fernwood NRG is offering food-lovers a chance to sample Fernwood’s finest fare at its first annual tasting event and fundraiser, Fernwood Bites.

Happening in Fernwood Square on Sunday, June 20th, the event will feature an evening of food and drink sampling, live music, and a silent auction of items donated by local artists and businesses.

Proceeds will help establish a new neighbourhood chest fund—a fund that will allow Fernwood NRG to respond to urgent community need as well as neighbourhood improvement projects.

“George and I and our staff at Stage are excited to be a part of Fernwood Bites,” says Linda Szasz, owner of Stage Small Plates and Wine Bar. “Not only is this event a really great way to celebrate just how lucky we are on the island and in BC to live with this abundance, it’s also a way for us to give back to the neighbourhood that many of us live and work in.”

Participants in Fernwood Bites include the Fernwood Inn, Stage Small Plates and Wine Bar, Lucy’s in the Square, Cornerstone Cafe, The Little Piggy, Aubergine Specialty Foods, Zambri’s, The Parsonage Cafe, Paprika Bistro, Pig BBQ Joint, Devour, Wildfire Bakery, Silk Road, Stir It Up, Phillips Brewing, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Glenterra Vineyards, Twisted Tree Vineyards and Winery, Quail’s Gate Winery, and Victoria Gin. Fernwood Bites will run from 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 20th in Fernwood Square (Gladstone at Fernwood). Tickets for this 19+ event are $35. Tickets are available at Stage, Lucy’s in the Square, the Fernwood Inn, the Cornerstone Cafe, the Fernwood Community Centre, and online at http://fernwoodbites.ca.

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Lee Herrin

Stacey Curtis

Matt Takach

Johanna Henderson

Founding Editor Lisa Helps Contributors

Lee Herrin Deryk Houston Margaret Hantiuk Johanna Henderson Art

City of Victoria Steve Carey Margaret Hantiuk

Johanna Henderson Carrol Ann Smedley

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Ellen Rooney Contact us

1240 Gladstone Street Victoria, BC V8T 1G6 T 250.381.1552 F 250.381.1509 vibe@fernwoodnrg.ca www.villagevibe.ca The views expressed in the Village Vibe do not necessarily reflect the views of Fernwood NRG.

declaration of principles & values ›› We are committed to creating a socially, environmentally,

and economically sustainable neighbourhood;

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We are committed to ensuring neighbourhood control or

Editorial:

Moving on up ›› Lee Herrin You’ve probably noticed that there’s a new space taking shape at the east end of the Cornerstone Building next to Collective Works. This month, a team of us from Fernwood NRG will move into that storefront space to open a new office. Currently, our offices are in a large room intended for community use when the building was opened in 1980.

In those days, when the Centre was being designed, the designers didn’t foresee how large the organization would become, nor that our work would shift from being a small recreation centre to being a family centre providing family programs from child care to nutritional support and counselling.

There are only two private offices in the community centre which do not meet the needs of our staff. Unfortunately, in the past, this has meant accommodating staff in a mix of substandard spaces (including a storage room) and spaces originally designated for community use. Newer community centres (such as Blanshard or Burnside) often have as many as nine or

ten offices to accommodate the range of needs of their organization.

Luckily, we’ve got our own building and after spending a few months renovating the space, we’re moving to the centre of the neighbourhood. One or more of us will be in the office during regular business hours, doing the work of neighbourhood building. Back at the centre, there will be more space for us to increase our programming.

We’re glad to be closer to the action, and to be available to talk to you about your ideas, hopes and dreams for the future

of the neighbourhood. Drop in and find out what’s going on in Fernwood, what’s planned, or to discuss what you would like to see. But talk is cheap...we’re not just there to talk, but also to work. And we’ll ask you to join us, as a supporter, a member, a volunteer and a donor.

If you’re interested in taking a more active role in the future of Fernwood, and working with Fernwood NRG to co-create that future, please visit us at 1313 Gladstone Avenue. Or, as always, drop us a line at getinvolved@fernwoodnrg.ca and tell us what you think.

Separating the fertile from the flammable in 10 words or less —

Fernwood

Dead Wood

abundance great food bicycles pedestrians trees

scarcity franchise fare oversize trucks see above barrenness

Buzz:

What’s cooking at Fernwood NRG

ownership of neighbourhood

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institutions and assets;

Fernwood NRG’s

JM. The Moss Street Market is near where

We are committed to using

new community chef, Jessica Mann, sat down

I live and it’s a great market. I also enjoy shopping in Chinatown because the prices are great and there’s lots of variety.

with the Village Vibe to

VV. What is your favourite restaurant in

our resources prudently and to becoming financially self-reliant;

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We are committed to the creation and support of neighbourhood employment;

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We are committed to engaging the dreams, resources, and talents of our neighbours and to fostering new links between them;

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We are committed to taking action in response to neighbourhood issues, ideas, and initiatives;

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We are committed to governing our organization and serving our neighbourhood democratically with a maximum of openness, inclusivity and kindness;

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We are committed to developing the skills, capacity, self‑worth, and excellence of our neighbours and ourselves;

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We are committed to focusing on the future while preserving our neighbourhood’s heritage and diversity;

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We are committed to creating neighbourhood places that are vibrant, beautiful, healthy, and alive;

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and, most of all, We are committed to having fun!

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Victoria?

tell us a little bit about

JM. Stage, without a doubt.

herself.

VV. How’s it going preparing food for the programs at the Community Centre?

VV. What attracted you to the job of Hands-

JM. Great! The moms in Best Babies were

On Community Chef at Fernwood NRG?

asking me for my recipes, because they like the food and could see that it was relatively simple to prepare.

JM. The job description was different, new

and I was looking for that. I had an ideal job in my head that I wanted to find, and all of a sudden, there it was.

VV. So they would be able to produce close

to the same results?

VV. What has been your experience work-

JM. They could produce exactly the same

ing in the food industry?

results...

JM. I’ve worked in this industry for 13

years. I started out working at a greasy spoon in Nanaimo and then worked in several different restaurants before I went to school to do a Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management in Nelson. Right after that, I did Culinary Arts training at Malaspina which I really enjoyed. It didn’t feel like school or work. I excelled, and graduated at the top of my class. From there, I worked at the Amsterdam Hilton for a year which was an amazing experience. I returned to Canada and finished my degree at Guelph, working as a treeplanting cook in the summers. I moved to Victoria and completed my Red Seal training, after which I worked at a number of top places in town here, in Whistler and in Vancouver.

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ever prepared?

VV. But don’t you chefs always hold back some secret ingredient that you don’t disclose?

JM. During the Olympics, I was work-

JM. Nope. My secret ingredient is love.

VV. What’s the most interesting meal you’ve

ing with a caterer that had a contract to do a catered meal for a private party that included George Bush Sr. and George Bush Jr. It wasn’t over the top, but it was pretty nice...

VV. I’m not even going to go there...

What do you like about Fernwood?

JM. I like the character of the neighbour-

hood, the people gathering, talking, sharing ideas and food.

For assistance turning life's challenges into truimphs

Zoë Eakle, RPC Registered Professional Counsellor

Fernwood, B.C.

250 370 0980 www.openskycounselling.com

VV. Where is the best place to buy produce

in Victoria?

News and views from the heart of Fernwood

Buzz:

Fairey Tech to undergo redevelopment ›› Lee Herrin Early in May, residents and businesses surrounding Victoria High School got notice of the Fairey Tech Replacement Project. We were invited to a public meeting on May 12th to hear more about the project.

The project breaks down into two main phases. Phase One, which is scheduled to begin in July of this year, involves construction of a much smaller (1,200 square meters versus the existing 6,000 square meter building complex) technical wing which will attach directly to the school itself. It will be sited north of the school, taking up some of space that is currently a practice playing field. Construction costs are estimated at $8.3 million.

During construction, the staging area will be accessed off the school’s Vining Street entrance, while the final access plans

will involve expanding the parking lot and drive behind the stadium off Gladstone Avenue. School will be open during this period as any work that is required inside the main building will be done in the summer months both this summer and next. The new wing is slated to open in time for school in September 2011.

In Phase Two, which will begin in August of 2011, the existing Fairey Tech buildings will be demolished after the equipment and furnishings have been relocated to the new building. The demolition will be completed during the fall, and the site will be remediated and restored in the spring and summer of 2012.

At this point, representatives of the School District (along with the architects) indicated that the plan is to remediate the site to open grass. They allowed that they would also assess the site and make some improvements in terms of promoting

physical safety once the demolition phase is complete. Although there have been murmurings of a larger scale renovation of the High School building itself during the 2012-13 school year, this was not discussed at the public meeting.

Residents at the meeting expressed some concern about how the project will affect parking on Gladstone Avenue, whether there would be a net loss of green space, how the project would affect the streetscape, and whether any of the trees on the Vic High grounds would be removed.

The architects and School District officials allayed most concerns because although the building will sit on the practice field, it will not directly affect the streetscape or trees on Gladstone, there will be an increase in parking on Vic High’s grounds on the Gladstone side, and over the course of two years, the neighbourhood will actually have more green space once the demolition and

remediation are complete.

All of which raised many more questions. Would the School District ever need to build on that land again? Not in the next 20 years. Would the School District consider proposals for alternative uses of the space? Yes, if it were supported by the City as well (although the representatives present said they couldn’t speak for the School Board). Is the School District planning to sell or otherwise dispose of any of its other properties in the neighbourhood in order to fund this project?

No. The Village Vibe will continue to cover this story as it develops. We’re also planning a retrospective on Fairey Tech some time before demolition begins. If you have pictures, stories, memories (whether fond or not) that you’d like to share before we close this chapter on life in Fernwood, please contact vibe@fernwoodnrg.ca.

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Bike parking to be expanded in Fernwood core ›› Lee Herrin On May 17th, a group of residents and business owners met at the Fernwood Community Association to discuss the City’s proposed improvements to two pedestrian crossings in the neighbourhood.

The project most discussed was the bicycle parking and crosswalks improvements at Fernwood Road and Gladstone Avenue.

In particular, with its recent interest in “providing leadership on the path to sustainability,” the City has focused on infrastructure projects that support cycling, walking and street-level vitality. The project at Fernwood and Gladstone targets improved safety for pedestrians, improved parking for cyclists, and enhancing the street furniture.

Safety for pedestrians will be enhanced by widening the sidewalk from approximately the halfway point of 1921-23 Fernwood Road to the corner of Gladstone including the crosswalk. This curb

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extension reduces the distance pedestrians needs to walk when crossing Fernwood Road, and improves their visibility to drivers before they enter the road. As well, a light standard will be added on the east side of the crosswalk to make the crosswalk and pedestrians using it more visible to approaching motorists.

As part of the sidewalk extension, four bike racks with room for eight bikes will be installed at an angle on the southern portion of the extension.

This will hopefully limit the number of bicycles locked to signposts in the core of the neighbourhood, which currently makes the sidewalks so narrow as to be impassable in places for wheelchairs and strollers. As this area is currently a “yellow curb” no stopping zone, there is no impact of the project on vehicle parking.

However, at the public meeting, Steve Ashton, the owner of Freedom Kilts at 1919 Fernwood Road, told City officials that they could change the “Residential

Proposed crosswalk enhancements and expansion of the bicycle parking where Fernwood Road meets Gladstone Avenue. Diagram courtesy of City of Victoria.

Parking Only” signage in front of his property to a one hour parking zone without any objection from him. So, if the City goes ahead with this change, it may result in room for one or two additional parking spaces in the core of the neighbourhood.

The City asked those present when the

preferred construction window would be.

All agreed that summer is the best, with school out, and less going on in the neighbourhood generally. The City agreed to see if they could accommodate that request in their schedule. If they can, the work would be done before school resumes in September.

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your guide to

FernFest 2010 kids’ events

›› Johanna Henderson Ahh, summer. Time for beach naps, gardening, and iced coffee. Fernwood Square is once again filled with the sounds of people talking, guitars strumming and children playing. It’s a time for celebrating many things: the 100 anniversary of the Cornerstone Building’s Construction, the 5 Anniversary of the Village Vibe and the purchase of the Cornerstone by Fernwood NRG. And who could forget…this year will mark the FIFTEENTH annual FernFest!

For the uninitiated, FernFest is a celebration of all things Fernwood, a time for neighbours to come together and celebrate as a community. Happening June 18–19 , this year’s FernFest is shaping up to be one of our best yet! This year’s celebrations will include a special focus on children’s activities thanks to Lara, our Family Support Services Coordinator. th

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food FernFest kicks off on Friday, June 18 with an evening beer garden until 10:00 p.m.

Chill out and sip suds while deejays from the fabulous CFUV 101.9FM spin all kinds of tunes.

Starting at 9:30 a.m. on June 19th, the kind folks at the Fernwood Inn will be serving a pancake breakfast by donation.

Breakfast continues until 11:00 a.m., when Saturday’s FernFest Beer Garden opens its doors. You can sip savoury suds from local heroes Phillips Brewing Company until 10:00 p.m.

If you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into, Fernwood NRG staff and volunteers will be manning the barbecues from 1:00–8:00 p.m. on Saturday, and Fernwood NRG’s new Community Chef, Jessica, will also be whipping up some culinary creations for those looking for something beyond the regular hamburger and hotdog fare. th

From 12:00–4:00 p.m. on Saturday, FernFest will be holding several events especially for our youngest neighbours, including games, pinatas, clowns, art, sidewalk drawing, colouring contests, face painting, fancy fingernail painting and more! The famed Bouncy Castle will also make a reappearance.

This year’s main stage features a variety of sounds and styles, courtesy of out amazing event coordinator Kate. The main stage entertainment kicks off bright and early on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with children’s music and entertainment. At 2:00 p.m., nationally-renowned magician The Great Giffoni takes the stage to amaze and amuse.

At 3:00 p.m., Dave Lang and the Black Squirrels take the stage to bring you their special brand of roots/folk/rock/country jams. At 5:00 p.m., Fernwood favourites Masala return to drum up a storm. At 8:00 p.m., local indie-rockers The Listening Party will rock your socks off.

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June 18 5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Evening beer garden

June 19 9:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.

Free pancake breakfast 11:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.

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1:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Barbecue eats 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Kids’ fun

main stage 11:00 a.m.

Kids’ entertainment 2:00 p.m.

The Great Giffoni 3:00 p.m.

Dave Lang and the Black Squirrels 5:00 p.m.

Masala 8:00 p.m.

The Listening Party

Due to limited vendor interest, the start of Fernwood Tuesday Evening Market has been postponed indefinitely. We would like to thank everyone for their interest and participation. The market is being re-designed to better meet the needs of the neighbourhood.

Fernwood Bites local fare in an urban square

a food & drink tasting event featuring local eateries & chefs, Beer & Wine, live music & silent auction

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A fundraiser for a new neighbourhood chest

Sunday June 20 6-9PM in Fernwood Square visit fernwoodnrg.ca for info

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News and views from the heart of Fernwood

FernFest Headliners

Art Stroll Fernwood’s Art Stroll also takes place the weekend of June 19–20th, and is a perfect way to take a little break from the FernFest-ivities and see the studios and works of Fernwood’s artists.

The event runs from 11:00 a.m.

— 4:00 p.m. on both days and features tours of more than 20 local artists’ studios. Visit http:// wonderfullifeinfernwood.ning. com/ for more information and to download a brochure and map.

See “Artist’s Aside” on page 6 of this edition of the Vibe for more information on the Art Stroll from an artist’s perspective.

Who:

the listening party What: Local indie-rock favourites Why you should listen: Fresh off

the release of their second album, I Was Young, these guys have toured with the likes of indie rock gods Wolf Parade and are currently in top rotation at Victoria’s Campus Radio Station.

Left: Mixed Media by Carrol Ann Smedley, one of the artists participating in this year’s Art Stroll.

Help Make FernFest 2010 Zero-Waste Who:

dave lang What: Hard-working, country-criss-

crossing roots/folk/rock/country artist Why you should listen: “Dave Lang

is an original throwback to a time when subtlety and good humour meant something. A literate mind, with a touch of Tom Lehrer attached to a subversive heart. This is a show to experience.” — Mitch Podolak (Artistic Director, Home Routes & co-founder of the Winnipeg Folk Fest)

Thanks to the earth-loving citizens of Fernwood, FernFest 2007, 2008 and 2009 all produced very little to no garbage. Let’s keep up the trend and make FernFest 2010 a Zero-Waste event. Here’s how you can help: • Sort your items into paper, plastic, or compostable and deposit them in the appropriate containers (need help figuring it out? Just ask our Zero-Waste volunteers)

• If you’re planning on bringing items to the festival (ie, snacks), please ensure you bring them in either a reuseable container that you can take home, or a recycleable or compostable container • Please lend our volunteers a hand: pick up any stray garbage you see and ensure it gets to the right bin Interested in doing more to help our planet?

Volunteer a few hours as a Zero-Waste ambassador at FernFest! Email kate@fernwoodnrg.ca for details.

Celebrate the sunshine with us!

Join us daily from 11:30 1302 Gladstone

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Artist’s Aside

Fernwood Art Stroll ›› Deryk Houston After several months of careful planning, the artists of Fernwood are about to throw open their studio doors to the public on June 19th and the 20th. I am a great enthusiast of any event that will bring artist and the public together. Most serious art collectors make a point of seeking out the artist and getting to know them. They love supporting the artist and generally are respectful to the galleries’ interests as well.

I believe that a closer relationship between the artist and the client does not harm the galleries in the longer term.

Many artists tend to work in isolation and having the public come into their studios gives them feedback and builds confidence. It also encourages them to describe their art in words and that process helps the artist to find weaknesses or flaws in their ideas, whether or not the artist even cares if anyone else “gets” it.

Organizing the Art Stroll brings the artists together, giving them the sense of belonging to their community and the opportunities to discover connections with like-minded friends.

Artist Carrol Ann Smedley has been the driving force to make this years art stroll a reality. She has done another brilliant job of herding the twenty-plus artists into a well-organized group.

Carrol Ann is a gentle, well-grounded artist, and her unusual work proves that no one does a better job of sharing the products of their heart and imagination than she does.

Karolyn Grimes, the woman who played the little girl “Zuzu” in the famous Frank Capra movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, made a special point of seeking out Carrol Ann’s studio when she was here in Victoria last year.

Speaking of movies, artist Elizabeth Wellburn creates beautiful glass mosaics

which inspire titles such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” or “Rear Window”. Elizabeth enjoys recycling old broken glass and aged window frames. Sometimes she will incorporate glass objects for clients into her designs as a way to preserve an otherwise chipped or broken glass.

Her daughter, Amy Hall, also works in glass, but Amy uses a torch to melt the Italian art glass. I absolutely love Amy’s Goddesses. They remind me of the fertility goddesses made by primitive hands in ancient times. They are truly collectable works of art and one might expect more to find them in a museum in the cradle of civilization rather than a tiny studio in Fernwood.

Another artist that I find interesting is Dorothy Field. I’ll never forget being up in the wilderness one year in the Muskwa-Kechika with a small group of artists including Dorothy. We had just broken out of the trees and into the alpine

meadows after several hours struggling up the mountain on horseback. It is hard to put into words, but I can only say that the obvious connection and deep emotions shown by Dorothy to the surrounding, immense beauty of the wilderness left an imprint in my mind that will last forever.

There is a similar spiritual connection in all her thoughtful artwork and her studio should be well worth the visit.

There are too many artists in the stroll to mention here. Anne Cookson will be showing her photos again. Clive Beal from the Pandora Arts Collective will be represented. Marnie Heuston from She Said Gallery, Emily Grav from The Paint Box, Sharon Churchill, Margaret Hantiuk, Kathy Guthrie, and many more. You can go to the web site and browse the artists’ works: http://wonderfullifeinfernwood.ning.com/.

It should be an enriching two days of art.

Don’t miss it if you can. My studio will be open also.

ground up to ⅓ of the oldest wood. Dead, damaged and diseased branches may be cut back to the origin or a growth node anytime. Rhododendrons can be pruned back to a growth node and pines can be ‘candled’ (clip back new growth). Suckers on roses, lilacs and other shrubs and trees should be pulled off.

Keep an eye out for invasive weeds, pulling them out at the root before they spread or go to seed. Pull out ‘thugs’ too— those perennials that are overpowering their neighbours. They can be replanted to an emptier spot or given away.

In your strolls in your yard, tie up vines

and stake perennials that need it. Keep an eye out for bad bugs, but practice due diligence here: many bugs are beneficial. Sometimes when we spot a bug on a damaged leaf, it is the beneficial one that has come to gobble up the bad one! Ladybugs have different stages and you could be destroying one without realizing it. Linda Gilkeson is a Saltspring organic gardener, as well as a buggologist (entomologist). Her website is: http://www.lindagilkeson.ca. She has written a very good book on bad and good bugs for this area, teaches courses and is a resource.

Lawns will have to be mowed—not too short and more often, keeping the clippings on as mulch. Again, watering deeply and less often creates deeper roots. The veggie beds should be thinned as needed, weeded and watered. Picking your berries, peas and sweet peas keeps more coming. Pass on your abundance to your neighbours!

While you water or as you sit and enjoy your garden, make notes of what perennials will need to be split or moved later in the fall, and where there is room to add a lovely new plant, more food like berries and fruits or a new veggie bed, and perhaps something native or attractive to wildlife.

Most of all enjoy the radiant beauty and bounty of earth!

Garden Gleanings:

June in the garden ›› Margaret Hantiuk June is when the garden is going full-tilt— the longest days of the year. This is the time to ensure plants get what they need—food and water—they supply the rest. Watering container plants and those not drought tolerant planted against south or west walls or in full midday sun are priorities. New plants should be shaded at first on hot days and watered well. Don’t hesitate to poke around to find out how dry your soil is getting, and remember that watering less often, but more deeply is better for plants.

Victoria water restrictions apply May 1st to Sept 30th: hand-watering or drip systems may be used anytime, with automatic sprinklers and lawns watered Wednesday and Saturday for even addresses and Thursday and Sunday for odd (only before 10:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m.).

Mulching with 2 to 4 inches of compost around shrub/tree root zones and in beds will conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure while adding nutrients. When plants are blooming and fruiting they need feeding. Compost teas or seaweed fertilizer diluted can be applied if enough compost for mulch is unavailable.

Again, chemical fertilizers are so potent they must be used very carefully, and they

will not improve your soil. There are some very good organic fertilizers on the market now, and slow-release fertilizers, too. Our municipal yards often sell compost and leaf mulch now, but I wouldn’t use these on my food garden, as the source of the original material is unknown (beware of continually using green manures, and unripe compost or leaf mulch, as it may rob your soil of nitrogen as it breaks down).

Deadheading spent blooms will keep your garden looking fresh and will encourage more flowers. Most shrubs can be pruned after flowering, and older, lanky ones can be rejuvenated by cutting down to

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News and views from the heart of Fernwood

what’s on in Fernwood: June Sunday

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Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Babe Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Fernwood NRG 1240 Gladstone Ave.

Fernwood Inn 1302 Gladstone Ave.

Hatha Yoga 3:30-5:00pm

Bluegrass Jams 7:30-10:00pm

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Seniors’ Exercise, Lunch and Activities 11:00am-2:00pm

Work party 3:00pm @ Springridge Commons

Cornerstone Cafe 1301 Gladstone Ave.

Orange Hall 1620 Fernwood Rd.

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Fernwood Youth Fridays 7:00-9:30pm

Creative Visualization Workshop 9:00am-12:00pm

Belfry Theatre 1291 Gladstone Ave.

Norway House 1110 Hillside Ave.

Fernwood Legal Information Clinic 6:00pm @ 1923 Fernwood Rd.

Open Mic 8:30-11:30pm @ the Fernwood Inn

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Sunday Storytime 9:30am

Kundalini Yoga 5:45-7:00pm

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Babe Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Drop-In Karate 1:00-2:30pm

LifeRing Secular Recovery 6:45pm

Hatha Yoga 3:30-5:00pm

Bluegrass Jams 7:30-10:00pm

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Seniors’ Exercise, Lunch and Activities 11:00am-2:00pm

Work party 3:00pm @ Springridge Commons

Fernwood Youth Fridays 7:00-9:30pm

Creative Visualization Workshop 11:00am-1:00pm

Raven String Quartet 3:00pm @ St. Barnabas Anglican Church Drop-In Hatha Yoga 3:00-4:30pm

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Drum Group 7:30-9:30pm

Drop-In Soccer 5:00-6:30pm

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Open Mic 8:30-11:30pm @ the Fernwood Inn

Fernwood Legal Information Clinic 6:00pm @ 1923 Fernwood Rd.

Outrageous Recycling Day 11:00am-1:00pm

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Kundalini Yoga 5:45-7:00pm

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Babe Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Drop-In Karate 1:00-2:30pm

LifeRing Secular Recovery 6:45pm

Hatha Yoga 3:30-5:00pm

Bluegrass Jams 7:30-10:00pm

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Seniors’ Exercise, Lunch and Activities 11:00am-2:00pm

Work party 3:00pm @ Springridge Commons

Fernwood Youth Fridays 7:00-9:30pm

Creative Visualization Workshop 11:00am-1:00pm

Raven String Quartet 3:00pm @ St. Barnabas Anglican Church Drop-In Hatha Yoga 3:00-4:30pm

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Drum Group 7:30-9:30pm

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Open Mic 8:30-11:30pm @ the Fernwood Inn

Fernwood Food Security 7:00-9:00pm Fernwood Legal Information Clinic 6:00pm @ 1923 Fernwood Rd.

Drop-In Soccer 5:00-6:30pm

Art Stroll 11:00am-4:00pm

FernFest (see

FernFest

pages 4&5 of this issue of the Vilage Vibe) 5:00-10:00pm in Fernwood Square

(see pages 4&5 of this issue of the Vilage Vibe) 9:30am-10:00pm in Fernwood Square

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Sunday Storytime 9:30am

Kundalini Yoga 5:45-7:00pm

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Babe Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Art Stroll 11:00am-4:00pm

LifeRing Secular Recovery 6:45pm

Hatha Yoga 3:30-5:00pm

Bluegrass Jams 7:30-10:00pm

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Seniors’ Exercise, Lunch and Activities 11:00am-2:00pm

Work party 3:00pm @ Springridge Commons

Fernwood Youth Fridays 7:00-9:30pm

Havens in a Hectic World: Readings from Star Weiss 1:00pm @ Overleaf Bookshop (Pandora @ Cook)

Raven String Quartet 3:00pm @ St. Barnabas Anglican Church

Fernwood Bites

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Drum Group 7:30-9:30pm

(see page 1 of this issue of the Village Vibe) 6:00-9:00pm in Fernwood Square

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm

Open Mic 8:30-11:30pm @ the Fernwood Inn

Fernwood Legal Information Clinic 6:00pm @ 1923 Fernwood Rd.

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Sunday Storytime 9:30am

Kundalini Yoga 5:45-7:00pm

Parent & Tot Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Parent & Babe Playgroup 9:30-11:30am

Drop-In Karate 1:00-2:30pm

LifeRing Secular Recovery 6:45pm

Hatha Yoga 3:30-5:00pm

Bluegrass Jams 7:30-10:00pm

Raven String Quartet 3:00pm @ St. Barnabas Anglican Church Drop-In Hatha Yoga 3:00-4:30pm Drop-In Soccer 5:00-6:30pm

www.fernwoodnrg.ca

Nuu-Chah-Nulth Drum Group 7:30-9:30pm

Drop-In Co-Ed Hockey 7:00-9:30pm Fernwood Legal Information Clinic 6:00pm @ 1923 Fernwood Rd.

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June 2010

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Scene in Fernwood : Tastes