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Trendspotting: Embrace the Autumn Season
– by Brent Hansen, Island Landscapers Inc – As a local landscape designer serving the peninsula for over 30 years, I know that fall can be a difficult time for our gardens. Our hard work from the summer can get swept away by the autumn winds and Island rains. Fall is a season of renewal and
West Coast Gardener: Practical Privacy for Any Size Yard
– by Terri Heal, Pacific Paints – Now that winter is here and we’re indoors most of the day, we start to look at our walls and realize that without the warm dappled light of the summer sun, they can look as dull as dishwater. We next think that painting would be a good idea
On Design: It’s Just A Coat Of Paint, Not A Life Partner
– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk to some interesting characters from Greater Victoria’s past? If so, wonder no more. Although these conversations are merely creative figments of my imagination, they are all based on fact. Herbert Henry Hall was a legend in his
Conversations form the Past: Herbert Henry Hall
– by Julian Sale – People often wonder what happens to the value in luxury vehicles. It’s a great question. Most people know that Hondas and Toyotas last nearly forever, and hold their value better than others – it’s not a secret. But the fine, fast, and fun European cars we see on the roads
Ignition: Where Does the Value Go?
