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Upcoming Work Parties and Workshops:
Sun, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn How to Organically Control Grassy Weeds with Kendell Nielsen, P. Ag. .
Kendell will come with her sprayer filled with white vinegar ( 5% acetic acid concentration), a penny-wise and environmentally-safe means for killing grassy weeds especially around rock/boulders at Spring Ridge Commons. It is easy to use and will not harm the environment. You will have a hands on experience of using some undiluted household white vinegar in a mister/sprayer bottle and spot spraying the grassy weeds. Vinegar works because it breaks down cellular walls on the skin of the plant causing mass desiccation, dehydration that the plant cannot recover from.
Plants for Sale: Kendell will also have lots of started plants for sale in 4 ‘’ pots for 50 cents. Parsley, chives and oregano. She also has lots of organically grown plants that are true perennials in one gallon pots of hazelnuts, potatoes, strawberries , purple geraniums and rubus ( the raspberry family, all edible) and day lilies for 4 or 5 dollars.
Saturday, May 12, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work Party Led by Brent Howard, Professional Landscaper
At this time of year, cooch grass is growing tall at Spring Ridge Commons and volunteers are needed to help control grass growing on pathways and sheet-mulching. No experience necessary; Refreshments provided. Some tools (forks, rakes, sickles, kamas) and gloves available on-site. If you have your own tools (forks are particularly helpful) and gloves, please bring them.
Report from Brent on Saturday, April 28 work party:
“The work party went well! We had six adults and a couple youngsters helping out and it was fun and we got quite a bit done.. Looking forward to the next work party and having lots of fun, so the more people the merrier!”
About Brent Howard: Brent Howard is professional landscaper who operates Garden Roots Landscape, a landscaping / gardening company with a sustainable and organic focus. http://gardenrootslandscape.ca/
Location: Spring Ridge Commons, corner of Gladstone and Chambers
Date/ Time: Saturday, May 12, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Information: Call Linda at (250) 380-6383 or email her at springridgecommons@gmail.com
Other Needs + Requests:
Looking for free wood mulch/chips for secondary pathways and under the willow trees at Spring Ridge Commons. Call Devin at 250-634-4235
Our on-site wheel barrow is on its last legs. Hoping that someone will donate a used working wheel barrow. Call Linda at 250-380-6383 or email springridgecommons@gmail.com
A Summer Evening with Food Forester Richard Walker – Friday, June 15th. Doors open: 6:30 p.m., Presentation from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Venue: Fernwood Community Centre Gym, 1240 Gladstone Avenue.
Richard Walker, one of Canada’s most experienced Food Forester with over 25 years of experience will give a 1 1/2 hour talk on food forests and why they are such an essential piece of food sovereignty (and why they’re wicked cool) and then 30 whole minutes for questions on everything from why your 10 year old plum tree looks so weary to what’s the 4 most valuable medicinal plants to grow. Cost: $15 (Exact change at the Door)
This evening, hosted by Permaculture BC, will also be a fundraiser for Victoria’s own food forest, Spring Ridge Commons and the budding Vancouver Island Permaculture Group.
Details: http://permaculturebc.com/Summer-Victoria-Evening-Food-Forest-Richard-Walker-Permaculture-BC-Design
Victoria Summer Food Forestry with Richard Walker – Saturday, June 16th + Sunday, June 17th, 8 a.m. to to 5 p.m.
Two whole days will be spent learning about Food Forestry with Richard Walker, an experience instructor with over a quarter century of creating productive forests. It will give you design tools and plant lists to begin assembling your own food forest. You will be taught everything you need to know about starting your own tinctures with the least amount of time and effort. You can ask Richard about starting your own business based on permaculture, organic gardening and food forestry plus you can network with fellow students and leaders in the fields of organic landcare and permaculture. Be a part of truly local positive action-based solutions that are fruitful! Cost: $250.00.
This workshop will also include Group Dinner and Food Forestry Tour of Spring Ridge Commons with Geoff Johnson
Details: http://permaculturebc.com/Summer-Victoria-Food-Forest-Richard-Walker-Permaculture-BC-Design
Intro to Permaculture - (offered twice annually) Sat+ Sun, June 23 + 24 and Sat + Sun, Sept 22 + 23
This 2-day workshop hosted by The Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre introduces the basic principles and practices of permaculture, an approach to designing human environments that mimics nature. Focus will be on how to apply permaculture to your own home garden and neighbourhood and sessions will include theory, hands-on projects, guest presenters and a tour of permaculture projects in the city. Cost: $110 (Email sitemgr@compost.bc.ca for more details and to register)
This workshop will include a tour and hands on project at Spring Ridge Commons.
Past events / news about Spring Ridge Commons, click [here]