– 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. […]
Slipping Into Something Beautiful
– 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;
Seaside Homes: Choosing to Live on a Boat
– 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
West Coast Gardener: Year-Round Growing for Healthy Living
– 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
On Design: Design in Small Spaces
– 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
West Coast Gardener: Preparing Your Landscape for 2016
