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West Coast Garden – A Winter Planter

January 2, 2025

Words & Photos Cynthia Philp West Coast gardeners are blessed in January. Yes, we may get a cold snap, or even a wollop of heavy snow, but our gardens continue to push through the season. There’s always something delightful to find outside – a hellebore or heath blossom, or tender shoots of bulbs pushing up [...]

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Homes – A Magical North Saanich Property

January 2, 2025

Words Janice Henshaw Photos Emily Cuell The 4,600-square-foot two-level house is grand, and the 1.4-acre property in North Saanich is spacious and beautiful. But the man cave – wow, it's enough to make many people dream about having one. Builder Kyle Velikovsky, owner of White Wolf Homes, says in admiration: "The man cave is insane!"

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West Coast Gardener – Planting Your Garden to Help the Birds

November 28, 2024

by Matt Hall, Red Feather Horticulture - I've met few gardeners that didn't have more than a passing interest in the wider natural world, so I've always felt that gardening and birding are two hobbies that seem to intertwine in most of us with green thumbs. Unfortunately, we're facing a time of crisis, with plummeting

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Unique Flowering Amaryllis Wreath

November 28, 2024

Natalie Foofat, Patio Gardens - Enjoy this elegant winter wreath indoors, and get a beautiful surprise when it blooms! Wax-coated amaryllis bulbs are incredibly easy to use – especially for non-gardeners. They make wonderful gifts and are a stylish addition to home décor, as seen in this wreath. Tools & Supplies Grapevine or wooden wreath

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Seaside Homes – Outdoor Decorating Ideas to Celebrate the Holidays

November 28, 2024

by Janice Henshaw - Isn't it great to sit outside 12 months of the year? We are lucky enough to do this on the coast due to fire pits, propane heaters, outdoor lights, weatherproof furniture and the protection of structures such as gazebos and covered patios in all kinds of weather – even if it

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Seaside Homes – A Grand Home on Curteis Point

October 24, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Tanya Murchie - The new wood-fired outdoor pizza oven from Italy is heating up. What to do until it's ready? New homeowners Chris and Amy can relax in their jacuzzi hot tub for a before-dinner soak. Or they can sit on the patio in front of their outdoor fireplace

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West Coast Gardener – Bountiful Berries of Winter Gardens

October 24, 2024

by Natalie Foofat, Patio Gardens - Early winter gardening on the West Coast is a season not to be overlooked. As fall transitions towards the winter holiday season, our gardens can be a spectacular place for beautiful decorative berries, more than just the classic red holly berries. Many shrubs provide berries for garden interest, some

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West Coast Gardener – Incorporating Native Plants in Your Garden

September 26, 2024

story and photos by Kathryn Alvarez - An ideal garden for many people is one that is attractive, low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, with plants that attract bees, butterflies and birds. To achieve this, some of the best plant choices are native plants – species that were here before the European colonization of the Salish Sea bioregion

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Seaside Homes – Open-Concept Design Enhanced with Cozy Nooks

September 26, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Tanya Murchie - This newly built three-level home on two acres of level and partially forested land in rural Saanich is a standout. It is spacious, has many thoughtful features, and the location is perfect, too: it's on a quiet, secluded drive close to all the amenities of the

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Seaside Homes – Cadboro Bay Beach Home: Close to Heaven!

August 22, 2024

by Janice Henshaw | photos by Joshua Lawrence - "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever," said Jacques Cousteau. No wonder this home's setting is so spectacular! If location, location, location matters, then this amazing home is right at the top with five stars. The terraced seaside

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