– by Deborah Rogers – Over the last three issues of Seaside we have been investigating the state of housing on the Saanich Peninsula. Looking at the three municipalities, we’ve talked with developers, architects and municipal representatives. To finish our investigation we wanted to turn the conversation over to the people who live and […]
Seaside Homes: Where Can Our Workforce Live?
– by Stephan Cranz, Peninsula Landscape Supplies – Living on an island has lots of benefits as well as some draw backs. One draw back of living on a rock is that we have to create our own soils. Soils on the Peninsula are usually low in Nitrogen, slightly high in Phosphorus, below average in Potassium, slightly
West Coast Gardener: We Don’t Live on the Prairies – Choosing the Right Soil
– By Doreen Marion Gee – This is the first in a four-part series showcasing some of the unique local shops and services the Saanich Peninsula has to offer. Modern gardening continues to push creative boundaries every day. As peoples’ lives and spaces change, so do their gardens. Patio Gardens offers everything under the sun
New Adventures In Gardening at Patio Gardens
– by Carole Pearson, photos by nuttycake.com – Call it “the karma of composting.” It happens when kitchen waste collected from Sidney residences is transformed into nutrient-rich soil and spread on flower beds in local parks and public areas that beautify the town for the enjoyment of all. This is one outcome of the Capital
Zen and the Art of Kitchen Scrap Diversion
– by Carolyn Herriot – This month I am going to switch things around with some proven recipes for the garden that either improve growth and blooming, or help control pesky problems, naturally and inexpensively. Spectacular Rose Recipe Before blooming: 1 cup alfalfa pellets 1/4 cup rock phosphate 2 Tbsp magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts) Mix
