by Jo Barnes – “Busy as a bee.” “Hive of activity.” These phrases typically describe industriousness. They also aptly describe one Saanichton farm which, as well as growing flowers, berries and veggies, features bees on site. “Here, it is constant work that needs your attention,” shares Tirath Dheenshaw of Sol Farms. “I got into beekeeping […]
Living Off the Land – Sol Farms: What’s the “Buzz” at the Farm? Read More »
by Lara Gladych – Who do you turn to when you have a question? Is it Google or Siri, maybe Alexa? At Seaside Magazine we are fortunate to know local experts in all the fields (or we’ll know someone who knows someone), so next time you have a question, Ask Seaside! Each month I’ll take
Ask Seaside – Questions? Queries? Let Us Find the Answers for You! Read More »
by Joan Saunders & Tania Tomasewska – Born and raised on Vancouver Island, I now can admit that I never liked salmon until my late 20s. The problem was that I never had it prepared in a way I enjoyed until I met a good friend who became my “salmon sensei.” A fisherman and teacher,
From the Kitchen with Off the Vine – Local Pairings for the Grill Read More »
by Alyssa Madill, Feed the Fire Nutrition & Wellness – As stress has been on the rise, so have supportive lifestyle suggestions like meditation, more sleep and nature therapy. But what about food? When you make wiser choices, seek support and eat well, you have a greater chance of beating stress. So let’s dive into
Inside Out – Holistic Nutrition Supports Mental Health Read More »
by Sherrin Griffin, Sidney SeniorCare – Don’t tell my husband, but I have always dreamed of spending my retirement years in a sprawling house with my girlfriends: cooking and drinking wine together; laughing over old stories; and sharing our similar views, hopes and dreams. Don’t get me wrong: we love the men in our lives,
The Golden Years – Living Like the Golden Girls Read More »
by Janice Henshaw – If John Steinbeck could travel across the US with only his dog Charlie for company at 60 years old, then I could do it too, at a much younger age – 57. My job had vanished and my two sons had flown the coop and were busy and content in their
Globehopping – The Adventure Begins: My 20,000km Journey Across Canada Read More »
by Jesse Holth – In light of COVID-19, one of the things we’ve come to realize is how reliant we are on a globalized food system. The idea of food insecurity has reinforced the importance of buying local, and supporting our farmers here on the Saanich Peninsula. We need to be growing more of the
A Farm-Fresh Bounty on the Saanich Peninsula Read More »
by Dan Adair, Island Savings Brentwood Bay – During these unprecedented times, it may be tempting to take advantage of deferring your mortgage payments, especially if your income has been reduced as a result of COVID-19. However, there are lasting impacts to doing so. Be mindful that a deferral is not mortgage forgiveness: the payment
Common Cents – Financial Tips to Avoid Deferring Your Mortgage Read More »
by Tina Kelly – January 2020 – which now seems like a lifetime ago – was one of our five rainiest Januarys on record and taking water for granted was just a given. Shortly after, the world changed and perhaps we needed a little more gratitude for our access to a seemingly abundant, clean water
Going Green – Be Waterwise Read More »
by Katie Kroeker, Pacific Ridge Landscapes – We are in the thick of vegetable gardening prime time! Facebook and Instagram are flooded with gardening photos and DIY advice. West Coast Seeds has even downgraded their seed packets in order to expedite their production to meet pandemic demand! Now that your veggies are in and growing
West Coast Gardener – Thinking Outside the Veggie Box Read More »
