by Yvonne Bulk, Patio Gardens – So what about those home remedies and gardening tips? Are they true or false? Before tossing your coffee grinds and egg shells, give this article a read. Some of these tricks may not be scientifically proven (yet); however, many a gardener might swear by them anyway. Are your pots […]
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by Krista Rossato, id8 Design – The past few months have brought record-breaking global temperatures, reaching milestones we were hoping to never see. As I read the news that the average temperature across the Northern Hemisphere reached a dangerous 2°C above the mark that had long been set as “normal,” I instantly thought about the
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Article by Barry Mathias; photography by www.nuttycake.com – The spacious house is set in the middle of a well-treed, five-sided two-and-a-half acre lot with views of Prospect Lake. This distinctive house, with its four bedrooms and three bathrooms, is the result of close collaboration in 2010 between the owners, John and Jeanette, and Mike Nixon
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by Chantelle McLarty, CM Interior Design – There are so many things to consider when building a new home, or renovating an older home, that it’s easy to get overwhelmed and overlook small but important details. It’s also important to make your home about you and your family; a great starting point is getting ideas
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by Chris Sigurdson, Peninsula Landscape Supplies – Mulching will greatly benefit your landscape at any time of the year. Annual mulching: Aids in the retention of soil moisture by preventing evaporation of water in subsoil. Helps control soil temperature by acting as an insulator, keeping roots cooler on warm days and warmer on cool days.
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up, featuring people in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Two exquisite cushion covers crafted by Nancy McMillan turn my dull old sofa into a thing of beauty. Turquoise and orange seashells jump off my couch.
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– article by Barry Mathias; photos by www.nuttycake.com – Ever wanted to live on a boat? I ponder this question as I “battle my way” (definitely a landlubber’s expression) along a seemingly endless dock, one of five, at the Van Isle Marina. I pass dozens of large vessels, each securely moored in its own slip;
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– by Solara Goldwynn – This time of year on the Saanich Peninsula can seem a little bleak with regards to the availability of local food. Farmer’s markets won’t start up for a few more months, farm stands are typically bare, and garden beds are just beginning to wake up. However, eating local organic food
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– by Trudi Jones – Urban areas are experiencing a shortage of land and developers are opting for higher density with smaller homes. Homeowners have to be creative in utilizing these spaces to their maximum efficiency, so the following are some basic guidelines that can make this process both easier and fun. First step: Take
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– by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree & Landscape – Here we are in the middle of our winter season and our landscapes are in a deep sleep mode. Some of you are enjoying the break from the outside maintenance while others are counting the minutes and awaiting the return of spring. I am in
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