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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by Solara Goldwynn, Hatchet & Seed – Like most of my recipes, this one is extremely flexible. Depending on what you have in your fridge and pantry, plus what’s growing in your garden or abundant at the farmer’s market, this pesto will always be different and wonderful. Some of the key ingredients: oil, something green,
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by Linda Walker, Peninsula Physiotherapy – Spring has finally sprung, like someone suddenly remembered to turn on the “summer” switch! This time of year everyone is motivated to get outside and into the garden, or be more active again. I am happy to see people become more fit and active since this is part of
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by Gillian Crowley – Leonard Cohen Re-Envisioned Victoria-based Tower of Song is a duo – Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone – who reimagine and interpret the songs of Leonard Cohen, as well as perform original material. The two singer-songwriters collaborated to produce a dialogue through song and a tribute to the legendary songwriter. Reimagining both
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by Debi Anderson, Barking Dog Studio – When it comes to design, finding your own style might come easy to some, but others not so much. Ask yourself a few questions. Start with your space, one room at a time; how do you want it to look? As much as you might like it on
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by Colin Eaton, Garden City Tree & Landscape – The Greater Victoria area has just experienced the ninth-coldest winter on record and the 22nd worst for snow. In my 25 years here, that was the coldest winter I can remember. I have yet to pack away the long underwear! The exceptional cold and heavy snow
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by Shai Thompson – June’s Style Tip: One of the hottest looks in purses, handbags and totes this season is the straw bag. Vintage bags are my favourite as the offer a flirty expression without saying a word and just like you, they’re unique. This look emerged in the ’50s as women needed a casual
by Lara Gladych – ANNIVERSARIES Home Beauty Muffet & Louisa is celebrating its 32nd birthday this month! Over the years they’ve seen two stores in Sidney in the ’90s, another in Victoria which operated for 10 years, and now their current location at the bottom of Beacon, where the’ve resided since 2010. Since the fall
