Homes

The second of two parts Dear Tony: Our strata of 45 units in Burnaby is in the process of discussing liquidation as an option.

One of my personal favourite catalogues is from William Dam Seeds (damseeds.

Dear Reena:I have many old stinky books; some are treasures that are 100 years old. I wipe them off, but would like to know how to care for them. I really need your advice.

The art that you choose for your home will be one of the major focal points in your décor. However, the range in styles, media and colours is endless and can make the task of selecting the right piece or pieces very challenging.

Dear Helen: With last summer’s drought, our lawn turned brown and died. It did not return with fall rains. Why do you think it did not recover? The grass had been lush and beautiful with no weeds.

The first of two parts Dear Tony: What happens when a strata corporation reaches an impasse on repairs? In October, our strata had an offer from a developer for our modest four-floor wood-frame strata of 45 units at Metrotown.

Conditions in our world and in our gardens are changing, and adaptation is called for. To heighten our awareness and help us address altering conditions, two local authors have produced helpful guides.

Dear Helen: I heartily agree with your Jan. 27 column about the importance of growing as much of our own food as possible.

Dear Helen: What kind of seeds or tiny bulbs should we purchase to grow the green salad onions often seen in food markets in the spring? D.W. Dear D.W.

Precisely one month ago, I was industriously clearing up assorted mounds of clutter and generally cleaning and tidying the area around the garden shed, and loving it. That may sound odd, but one person’s drudgery really can be another’s delight.