by Tania Tomaszewska – Whether it’s from our patio chairs, going to neighbourhood markets or hitting the roads, we’re blessed with being able to support local farming. We can meet producers and experience their land. We can bite into apples or sip grapes which have been cultivated in our beautiful and bountiful backyard. Great artisanal […]
OFF THE VINE – Local Juice: Sipping in Saanich & North Pender Island
story by Janice Henshawphotos by Janis Jean Photography – Don’t you love meeting people whose eyes sparkle with excitement when they talk about what they do? Artist Karen Lancey displays this captivating enthusiasm as she describes the whimsical metal sculptures she creates out of the “stuff” that many of us dispose of in metal recycling
SEASIDE HOMES – Metal Mermaids & a Full Gut Home Renovation
by Tania Tomaszewska – A glass of wine is a great way to armchair travel. Swirl, close your eyes, smell, taste and feel where it takes you. The journey can take a few different tacks depending on your interests. Perhaps it’s a deep dive into viticulture, farming, geology: thinking about why the winery has chosen
Off the Vine – Bringing the Beyond into B.C. Wine
by Jo Barnes – For over 30 years he worked in the field of land stewardship; now he works in his own field modelling what it means to be a steward of the land. Mike Romaine, owner of Saanich’s certified organic Healing Farm, has held many provincial and federal government positions looking at land use
Living Off the Land – Healing Farm: Reconnection Reaps Rewards
by Jo Barnes – The warmth of the sun on your face. All is quiet save the birdsong and the splash of water from your paddle. The only physical distancing here is from you to the next horizon. During this pandemic time, when human connections are limited impacting our mental outlook, kayaking offers a delightful
Kayaking: The Pleasures of Paddling
