by Laura Waters – As I walk into the greenhouse after a long winter I long for the intoxicating fragrance of lemon verbena. I hope my plants have made it through a rough winter. The plants require protection in the winter and need to be covered in leaves and nestled close to the house or […]
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by Jesse Holth – During these long, hot summer days, everyone is looking for a way to beat the heat. One of the best places to cool off is at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, where you can take a dip in the Sooke River. There are several places to swim in the clear, emerald water,
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by Matt Hall, Wildwood Nursery – Most gardeners appreciate what moving water can do in a landscape. It can bring in wildlife, hide traffic noise, and even transform an ordinary yard into a paradise. If you are someone who has limited garden space or is confined to a patio, here are some options that allow
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by Lynne Parker, The Old Attic – With a background in merchandising and being a bit of a clean freak, I can be a pain to work with and OK, I’ll admit it: live with at times! I know for sure this is a fact. When I used to ask my boys to clean up
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Change is in the air … as I sit at my desk to pen my Last Word for this issue, my office window is open. Actually open! Sun is pouring down through fluffy clouds scattered here and there and the distant hum of a lawn mower drifts in on the breeze. Finally, it seems (I
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