– by Michael and Lisa Dunsmuir, Step One Design – It’s actually amazing how far we have come here in Canada, as a whole, to make efforts towards lessening the impact we, and subsequently our homes, have on the environment. For instance – Built Green (www.builtgreencanada.ca) principles are more and more prevalent within the […]
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– by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree and Landscape Ltd. – Contrary to the saying “everything in moderation,” you can never have enough top dressing of mulch. Mulch is more beneficial the more you use. A good mulching job will have the following benefits: • hinders weed germination and growth; • holds in soil moisture, which
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– by Gillian Crowley – After talking with Solara Goldwynn of Hatchet and Seed Edible Landscaping, I’m going to take a critical second look at my modest vegetable garden and large swath of lawn. Solara and her partner, Tayler Krawczyk, are strong proponents of permaculture, a design method that integrates patterns and strategies found in
– by Shannon Mather, Henley & Walden LLP – If you don’t have a will, you’re in good company. Over 50% of British Columbians don’t have a signed, legally valid and up-to-date will. If there was ever a time to get your estate planning done, and leave more for your beneficiaries, now is that week.
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– by Gillian Crowley – Is there something happening in the Peninsula or Gulf Islands Art Scene we should know about? Email gillian@seasidemagazine.ca. Nathan Scott’s Bronze Animals You’ve smiled at Nathan Scott‘s bronze bench people in Sidney and admired the iconic Terry Fox statue at Mile 0 and the nostalgic “Homecoming” commemorating the 100th anniversary
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