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Growing Edible Flowers

August 24, 2023

story and photos by Racheal Schnarr, Pacific Horticulture College, Registered Holistic Nutritionist - When one thinks of edible plants, rarely is it that flowers first come to mind. Adding edible flowers to the garden is a must for flower lovers and food growers alike. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, most edible flowers are easy [...]

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Seaside Homes – Bathroom Mod Cons

August 24, 2023

by Janice Henshaw - Instead of heading to a spa for that special luxurious feeling, we can create it in our bathrooms with some "smart" purchasing. Sure, it's a lot easier if you have an unlimited budget, but creativity and searching for used bargains can go a long way toward making these conventionally boring rooms

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Seaside Homes – Not Your Ordinary Farmhouse!

July 27, 2023

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Realfoto Media - On 11 acres of sweet-smelling hay in Central Saanich, there is a beautiful white farmhouse that owners Rena and Collyn Varnes say is their dream come true. Finished in 2022, it is a spectacular modern-day version of a farmhouse and it's big – over 5,000 square

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Three Dressers, Three Ways of Finishing

July 27, 2023

story and photos by Patricia Pearson & Ashley Stelck, Hansell & Halkett Vintage Home Decor - Do you have a piece of furniture you love but feel like it needs an update? Or do you have a great find from the thrift store that needs a makeover? Or a family heirloom that needs restoring? Whatever

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West Coast Gardener – What to Do in Your Food Garden in August?

July 27, 2023

story and photos by Kathryn Alvarez, student at Pacific Horticulture College - Even though the "dog days of summer" are upon us, there is much to do in your food garden during the month of August here on the Saanich Peninsula. August is a bountiful month, and there is a plethora of vegetables, fruits and

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