– 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 […]
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– by Julie Morris, photos by nuttycake.com – You, like me, might not have heard about David Suzuki’s Blue Dot Tour (www.bluedot.ca) which began in Atlantic Canada last September and headed West with a final stop in Victoria last November. However, a 10-year old local resident took its message to heart and wrote to every
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Has the ocean always been a passion of yours? Paleoceanography seems to be an incredibly specialised field, how did you end up becoming a world leader in this area? My passion began when I was young with family vacations to the coast, and a high school physics teacher who helped me shape the beginning of
– 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
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– by Julian Sale – Now, more than ever, commuters and drivers have the option to “go green” by buying eco friendly vehicles. This not only means driving fuel-efficient, hybrid, or electric vehicles, but buying vehicles that are manufactured using more recycled materials, and are more recyclable at the end of their lifecycle. Here are
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– by Barry Mathias Photos by nuttycake.com – Historically Central Saanich was a farming area, but over the years there has been a gradual change. The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) now covers approximately 60 percent of the district, and is mainly hobby farms, with a few small working farms and vineyards. The municipality embraces both the
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– by Gillian Crowley – Who are these grey-haired women in frumpy dresses and outrageous hats warbling protest songs? They’re the Victoria Raging Grannies, marching down the aisle of the Star Cinema to introduce a documentary titled Granny Power about this international phenomenon. Started in Victoria 28 years ago, the Raging Grannies now have more than 80
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Buddies Toys is a Sidney institution today. A huge success story that will inspire anyone who has a dream of taking control of their life, and the tenacity to pursue it. The story begins 25 years ago, with the desire for change. Jane Powell had been working in child care and her sister, Carol van
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– by Doreen Marion Gee – If Jill Doucette was a cocktail, she would have one shot of pioneering spirit and one shot of bravado – all served in a ‘green’ recyclable glass. Already a tour de force at 28, Jill is a hard working visionary who wants to make a real difference in this
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– photos by nuttycake.com, special thanks to trendspotter Susi McMillan – ART ON THE CARD Nestled in Norma Jeans’ Closet at Upstairs on Beacon is a little gallery featuring artwork by Helen Windsor. Her artwork shows the simple use of patterns in a timeless fashion and can be made into art cards, if you want
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