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The heart of the home gets new colour, cubbies, connectivity
As French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud puts it, “Kitchens should be designed around what’s…
Not all shade is the same: Gardening when there’s little sun
Gardening in the shade is often thought of as a Sisyphean endeavour, swimming upstream against…
Wondering about mortgage rates? Fixed vs variable rates – how to choose
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This is a hot topic of discussion, especially these days. After years of a record-low…
Sunflowers: Popular, native and, for some, newly meaningful
The annual sunflower (Helianthus annus) has a long history in North America, with evidence of…
PLUNDER YOUR ATTIC: Making the most of hand-me-down decor
As we move through a world of disposable things, it’s easy to forget that previous…
For Earth Day, plant native plants, practice benign neglect
Picture this: You step into your garden, and the beds are brimming with flowers that…
‘Biophilia’ style: Nature as self-expression, solace
From tattoos to clothing to furnishings, more people are adorning their bodies and homes with…
Eight nostalgic garden flowers worth revisiting for charm, aroma
In Thornton Wilder’s 1938 play, “Our Town,” heliotrope flowers connect two sets of characters who…
Drilling and Blasting – A Specialized Industry
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Building homes on sheer rock or terracing along the steep, rocky slopes of the Okanagan…
Want kids to love gardening? Give them a job, seeds, a pass
Gardeners are made, not born. If you want your children to become enthusiastic gardeners, take…
Short on space for veggies? Smaller varieties thrive in pots
For many gardeners, a large property with rows of green peppers and sun-kissed tomatoes as…
You can now borrow radon detectors from Thompson-Nicola regional library
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Residents in parts of British Columbia's southern Interior will only need a…
Showy amaryllis makes a perfect Valentine’s plant or gift
Easter has lilies. Thanksgiving has gourds. Christmas has poinsettias. And Valentine’s Day should have amaryllis.…
Holey leaves and vines! A look at houseplant trends for 2022
After the houseplant heyday of the 1970s, the penchant for potted green companions faded with…
iN PHOTOS: Pandemic-era design solution from the past: The Murphy bed
When the vast majority of your life is happening within the four walls of your…