– by Deborah Rogers – This is the last in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Tucked away off Mills Road, Laura Waters has found a funky old farmhouse on four acres of attractive farmland. Surrounded by pretty flowerbeds sits the Snowdon House Studio: […]
Five Years of Unique Local Flavour: Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts
– by Hans Tammemagi – Two bald eagles soar effortlessly, high above orderly rows of flourishing vines on the grounds of the Church & State Winery in Central Saanich. The10-acre vineyard features a fountain, spouting water that glitters and sparkles in the sunshine. The winery building, an architectural masterpiece encircled by verandahs and decorated with
– trendspotting by Susi McMillan; photography by www.nuttycake.com – Mediterranean Meets Mexican There’s salsa, and then there is the ART of salsa. MK’ Catering, with Maia and Kattia, make salsa, dips and offer full-service catering for an experience your taste buds won’t forget. More than a dozen different salsa flavours, all gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan,
Trendspotting: Summer on the Saanich Peninsula
– by Lisa and Mike Dunsmuir, Step One Design – Move over CFL … LED is here! All you sports fans can breathe a sigh of relief: I’m talking about compact fluorescent fixtures, not a major sports league. Let me climb up on my pedestal for a moment. The lighting industry took a serious step
On Design: LED Bulbs: Gone are the Dark Ages
– by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree and Landscape Ltd. – Irrigation has come a long way in a short period of time. Here are six solid reasons why you should consider a professionally-installed irrigation system or upgrading your existing system: • Unless you like getting up at 6 a.m. several times a week, for
West Coast Gardener: Irrigating: With Today’s New Technology, it’s Simply Better!
