by Valerie Green – July 1, 2017 is an important date in Canadian history. We have certainly come a long way in 150 years since Confederation in 1867. In this year of celebration, it is interesting and somewhat ironic to journey back to 1867 and see what was happening at that time. The year began […]
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by Alyssa Madill, RMT, Reach Health – Every week I hear patients express that they are overwhelmed by self care, by trying to improve and be better human beings. “Beings” should be the key word here. Our society currently honours “doing” much more than “being.” People are trying to move more, eat better, work better
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by Deborah Rogers – It seems I’ll never quite know where Seaside Magazine will take me next. This month I ended up on the water for a two-hour sunset paddle tour from Port Sidney Marina, in the capable hands of Amber and Alana from Blue Dog Kayaking. It had been a warm day, but Amber
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by Gillian Crowley – Raven Baroque Plays Early Hits Don’t miss this combination of beautiful music, wigs and pantaloons! The 14-piece Raven Baroque Orchestra will play the hits from 1600 to 1750 in full costume in Victoria and Sidney during July and August. Admission is by donation. July 7 – Beacon Pavilion, Sidney 7 to
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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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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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