– Story by Barry Mathias, photography by nuttycake.com – I discover, before I arrive, that the owners bought the property four years ago, but apart from minor changes their efforts have been focused almost entirely on redesigning their enormous garden. “Most people start with improvements to the house, and the garden is last on the list,” […]
Seaside Homes: From Garden to House
– by Mike James, Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre – Whether you like to cannonball, swim laps or just lounge on an inner tube, swimming is one of summer’s perfect pleasures. Traditionally, when thinking of a water garden, people think of small ponds with plants and fish. However, with the growing popularity of “staycations,” more and more people
West Coast Gardener: Your Own Cool-Off Spot
– by Paul Pellow, Admirals Roofing – How do I know if I need to replace my roof, or if it can just be ‘fixed’? Most roofing products in our area last 18 – 22 years depending on installation, maintenance, conditions and type of materials used. Shingles curling and buckling, roof valleys that are unable
On Design: Roofing Q & A with Admirals roofing
– reviewed by Kristine Marshall – For this review I was given the choice of various books to choose from. Being a lover of fiction I chose Quintin Jardine’s, Mathew’s Tale and trundled off to Tanners Book Store to pick up my complimentary copy (thank you Tanners!). I wasn’t disappointed. Mathew’s Tale is Jardine’s 40th
Book Review: Mathew’s Tale by Quintin Jardine
– by Valerie Green – July 1st is a national holiday in Canada. Formerly known as Dominion Day, it initially commemorated the confederation of Upper and Lower Canada and some of the Maritime Provinces. This year it is Canada’s 148th birthday – certainly not a great age when compared to other countries and other cultures.
On This Month of July in History
