– by Dave Friend, aka “Mr. Organic” – Why do I do what I do? On food-growing Vancouver Island we have become dependent on imported food, to such an extent that at any given time we now have only 72 hours of food supply! Consequently, we now need more people growing more food in their […]
West Coast Gardener: Growing Young Farmers
– by Carell-Ayne Whalen – Did you know that Noah Webster (creator of America’s first dictionary) was a man driven by his obsession and compulsions? Clutter was one of them. Stay with me, as I share a few more. Aspirational Clutter. This is where plenty of unnecessary purchases make me feel better.All those beautiful books
On Design: Love It or Lose it, But Laugh Through It!
– by Valerie Green – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down and talk with 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. At the turn of the century, this
Conversations from the Past: Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts
– by Deborah Rogers – This is the first in a four-part series on some of the unique and local shops the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Daksha Narsing’s enthusiasm for food shines through, even down a slightly crackly phone line from Fort St John. Daksha is there, along with husband and business partner Bhaskar,
– by Barry Mathias – Can you imagine a science lesson where a class of young children is totally absorbed with the subject, rocking with laughter and shrieking with delight? This is the normal reaction to Glenn Kachmar’s approach to science: “One of my goals is to motivate kids,” he says. “I want children to
Introducing Something Incredible
