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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Where to look for local gardening advice

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Where to look for local gardening advice

For gardening tips, check out Linda GIlkeson’s books, the West Coast Seeds catalogue and the Victoria Horticultural Society’s website
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: First sprouts of garlic signal new growing season

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: First sprouts of garlic signal new growing season

After weeding and mulching the sprouted garlic earlier in the month, it was time to start planting the broad beans
Condo Smarts: What you need to know about filing a lien for strata fees

Condo Smarts: What you need to know about filing a lien for strata fees

There are a variety of reasons to file a lien. In addition to amount, it may be time period because there’s two-year limitation period on collections.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: In battle with fir tree roots, a compromise must be devised

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: In battle with fir tree roots, a compromise must be devised

The choice some gardeners face, between leaving soil structure and its ecosystem intact and disturbing it to remove tree roots is a no-win situation.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Yay! It's almost time to ready the veggie plots

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Yay! It's almost time to ready the veggie plots

Ever the hope-filled optimist, gardening expert Helen Chesnut plans to be ready for fine weather soon. Here's what she's doing to prepare.
Condo Smarts: Not all strata corporations are exempt from taxation

Condo Smarts: Not all strata corporations are exempt from taxation

Every strata and legal section within a strata, is required to file a tax and information return annually
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Thin hydrangeas once freezing temperatures pass

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Thin hydrangeas once freezing temperatures pass

Watch for stems bearing pairs of fat, green buds and make cuts immediately above the uppermost pair of substantial buds on a stem.
House Beautiful: Mid-century modern oasis in the trees

House Beautiful: Mid-century modern oasis in the trees

This renovated mid-century Broadmead house has a 1970s California beach house vibe.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: New site gives struggling peony a second chance

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: New site gives struggling peony a second chance

Red Charm’s flowers are dark red, formed in a fluffy, rounded mound of small, tightly packed petals surrounded by a circle of larger, single petals.
Condo Smarts: Email no substitute for signed contract with strata

Condo Smarts: Email no substitute for signed contract with strata

When a strata corporation fails to meet their contract obligations, litigation may be the contractor’s only option
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