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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: A fast Mediterranean feast

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: A fast Mediterranean feast

The summer’s warmth and sunshine, the cucumbers and zucchini, tomatoes, onions and, of course, garlic recall Mediterranean summers from my youth.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Round, yellow cucumber is an heirloom variety from 1800s

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Round, yellow cucumber is an heirloom variety from 1800s

These little cucumbers have a clean, crisp texture and a sweet, mild flavour that never turns bitter even with age.
Condo Smarts: Developer must produce documents for strata

Condo Smarts: Developer must produce documents for strata

The Strata Property Act sets out a clear description of the records that must be provided by the owner/developer at the first annual meeting
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Not-so adorable bunnies ravage the marigolds

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Not-so adorable bunnies ravage the marigolds

I’ve begun growling at people who go all squishy at seeing the adorable wee baby bunny hanging out in the front garden.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What's eating my poppy seedpods?

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What's eating my poppy seedpods?

The seeds of Papaver somniferum poppies are excellent in baking.
Condo Smarts: Foreshore lease can come with liabilities, limitations

Condo Smarts: Foreshore lease can come with liabilities, limitations

It is critical strata communities understand the terms of the lease
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What to plant now for a fall or winter garden

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What to plant now for a fall or winter garden

Spaces do open as garlic is harvested and spring-sown peas and leafy greens have finished producing. Here's what to plant in their place.
The ultimate home inspection checklist

The ultimate home inspection checklist

Don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions after your inspection. Ultimately, it's your job to determine how much the findings matter.
Condo Smarts: Formula for strata fees can vary

Condo Smarts: Formula for strata fees can vary

In our townhouse complex, everything is based on an equal share — regardless of unit size — and prospective buyers aren't told the formula. How is this fair?
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Summer brings ever-changing fragrances

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Summer brings ever-changing fragrances

It’s a lovely time to pause and absorb the loveliness of individual plants