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Helen Chesnut: Bouquet of broad bean plants came as a surprise

Helen Chesnut: Bouquet of broad bean plants came as a surprise

The puzzling, jammed-together plants grew to around 60 cm fairly quickly
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Ripening of main crop figs unusual

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Ripening of main crop figs unusual

Earlier than usual heat waves, hot summers and long periods of drought are calling for dramatic adaptations to long-held gardening practices.
Helen Chesnut: Autumn's arrival a comfort after worrying weather

Helen Chesnut: Autumn's arrival a comfort after worrying weather

Instead of the usual complaints, all I’m hearing is relief at the arrival of early autumn rains
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Keep begonia plants growing as long as possible

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Keep begonia plants growing as long as possible

At what point should I unpot my begonias and store the tubers?
House Beautiful: 'Back Drop House' sets stage for mid-century modern living

House Beautiful: 'Back Drop House' sets stage for mid-century modern living

A split-level, 1955 Victoria house gets a stylish makeover that includes an addition that drops down three steps.
Condo Smarts: New regulations change contingency-fund contribution

Condo Smarts: New regulations change contingency-fund contribution

As of Nov. 1, 2023, strata corporations and sections will be required to contribute a minimum of 10% of the annual operating fund to the contingency reserve fund when approving the budget at the AGM.
Helen Chesnut: Thanks for rain, and a dear departed gardening friend

Helen Chesnut: Thanks for rain, and a dear departed gardening friend

May fall and winter rains be gentle but regular
Condo Smarts: Commercial portion of strata can have more votes

Condo Smarts: Commercial portion of strata can have more votes

Commercial strata lots in this development indeed have different voting entitlement
House Beautiful: An artist eye for decor to the max

House Beautiful: An artist eye for decor to the max

An eclectic home, clothed in vibrant colours and deep textures, sets a dramatic stage as one of the stars of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s online-only house tour
Helen Chesnut: Salt Spring seed experts offer book on medicinal plants

Helen Chesnut: Salt Spring seed experts offer book on medicinal plants

Dan Jason has produced over a dozen books on organic gardening, seed saving, and heritage grains and seeds.
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