Living

The soft warm glow of an orange day lily is a treat this time of year. The perennial produces large blooms throughout the summer.

Dietitian with Vancouver Coastal Health Margaret Broughton and Edible Garden Project at North Shore Neighbourhood House manager Emily Jubenvill check out the vegetables, including zucchini and beans, growing at North Vancouver’s Loutet Farm July 10 a

North Shore Fruit Tree Project: Do you have fruit trees in your yard that need picking? The North Shore Fruit Tree Project will pick unwanted fruit and donate it to local charities. To donate, call 604-983-6444 x640 or email nsftp@shaw.

Of all the skills I have taught students over the years, watering is one of the most difficult to learn. Most people either overwater or underwater their potted plants and gardens.

At some point during the summer holidays boredom will set in for most of our kids. Parents dread this day because somehow it will become their problem.

Youth singing competition Grades 7-12 are invited to showcase their talent at the upcoming Salute to Veteran's BC Lions game. Entry deadline: Monday, Sept. 15. Judging: Tuesday, Sept. 30. 604-575-8840 legionbcyukon.

I have a guilty secret: my absolute favourite thing to eat is a hot dog. Hot dogs may just be North America's most popular street meat, and gourmet dog restaurants and vendors are a common sight.

This is Ridiculous This is Amazing by Jason Good (Chronicle Books, 176 pages) $17.95 Parenting is a challenge but also the best job in the world. That paradox is what can drive you crazy but also to tears of laughter.

North Shore News columnist and Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia naturalist Al Grass leads a group along the shoreline of the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats last month as part of a birding-themed seniors outreach program offered by the Elders

Lorraine Campbell crochets while Mary Robinson knits in the relaxed social setting offered as part of Mollie Nye House’s weekly Arts and Crafts program. On Mondays, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.