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Dorm Decor Hacks: fun ideas to add flair to the basic box
July 12, 2016 - 6:21 AM

Moving into a dorm is one of college life's most exciting milestones; it's the first time many kids are living away from the comfy confines of home.
New love for pretty, old-fashioned Grandmother’s Gardens
April 28, 2020 - 12:26 PM

Even before the coronavirus crisis sparked renewed interest in vegetable gardens and victory gardens, there’s been a movement toward more traditional gardening esthetics.
For 'weedless gardening' next spring, begin now
December 04, 2018 - 5:48 AM

I take a four-pronged approach to keeping my vegetable and flower gardens free of weed problems, and suggest you try it.
Edible landscaping can yield colour, wildlife habitat, food
February 23, 2016 - 6:10 AM

Why bother mowing thirsty lawns when you can grow edibles? Replace those sorry-looking patches of grass around trees, pathways and slopes with mint, thyme, strawberries, and a host of attractive and practical fruits, vegetables and herbs.
Long-lived asparagus plants can last decades
January 26, 2016 - 7:15 AM

Asparagus is a delicious and resilient perennial that can be grown anywhere from kitchen gardens to roadside ditches and flowery meadows. In raised beds, too.
Pretty, tough and low-maintenance, Autumn Joy sedum lives up to its name
October 13, 2015 - 6:07 AM

For some visual joy in autumn, plant Autumn Joy sedum.
Gardening smarter frees you up from many unnecessary routines
June 16, 2015 - 6:32 AM

Too many plants, too little time? A lot of unnecessary effort can be weeded out with some time- and energy-saving shortcuts, from plant selection to better tools.
Smaller lawns mean less watering, fuel, noise, care - and more wildlife
July 15, 2013 - 7:51 AM

Grass isn't always the best groundcovers for a yard: It's thirsty at a time when water is becoming scarce; it attracts fewer pollinators; it requires expensive chemicals to maintain, and it must be disposed of if you bag as you mow.
Ask a Designer: A small backyard, deck or patio can still be packed with style
May 08, 2013 - 7:32 AM

Design magazines and home decorating catalogues tend to feature sprawling backyards with big wooden decks and room for everything from decorative fountains to artificial ponds.
Living in a rental? You can still make it stylish and personal
March 05, 2013 - 6:52 AM

It's yours, but it isn't. A rented apartment or house can be a wonderful place to live, and a challenging place to decorate.
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Okanagan, Thompson regional districts are on their own to control staff spending
There is no provincial body with the power or mandate to make sure local government employees or elected officials don’t squander taxpayers' money. The recent revelations showing Thompson-Nicola Regional District CAO Sukh Gill cha

RECIPE: Gnocchi, who doesn't love 'em? They're easier than you think
Gnocchi are Italian style dumplings made with potatoes, flour, eggs and salt. They have a soft pillowy texture and a delicate flavour. Like homemade pasta, gnocchi can be served with a wide variety of sauces. Classic sauces include tomato and bas

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Lifestyle News

Dorm Decor Hacks: fun ideas to add flair to the basic box

New love for pretty, old-fashioned Grandmother’s Gardens

For 'weedless gardening' next spring, begin now

Edible landscaping can yield colour, wildlife habitat, food

Long-lived asparagus plants can last decades

Pretty, tough and low-maintenance, Autumn Joy sedum lives up to its name

Gardening smarter frees you up from many unnecessary routines

Smaller lawns mean less watering, fuel, noise, care - and more wildlife

Ask a Designer: A small backyard, deck or patio can still be packed with style

Living in a rental? You can still make it stylish and personal

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