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The New English Garden by Tim Richardson with photographs by Andrew Lawson (Frances Lincoln Publishers, 328 pages) $66 The English garden has long represented an ideal of naturalistic plantings imbued with subtle blends of colours and textures that c

A lot of Canadians will be heading over the border to Washington State this weekend for Black Friday sales. A big part of those sales will involve consumer electronics and gadgets. Will these shoppers save money? Not necessarily.

Indian food is a huge favourite in our house. I love cooking it almost as much as I love eating it. The house smells amazing when a curry is bubbling away on the stove, and leftover curry tastes even better the next day.

For the last several years the term comfort food has been bandied about with increasing regularity to describe the concept of many restaurants in Vancouver.

For a dose of seasonal sparkle this year try making your own Christmas cards or invitations. The task may sound overwhelming but if you plan to give out a small number of cards this year, then maybe this idea is for you.

Lindsay and Emma are playing quietly in the living room. You are taking advantage of the lovely peace and quiet to get some housework done and make a few phone calls. It’s heavenly.

In March of this year the province passed a little known law, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, which enables the Minster of Environment to regulate certain pesticides differently than other pesticides.

Lindsay and Emma are playing quietly in the living room. You are taking advantage of the lovely peace and quiet to get some housework done and make a few phone calls. It's heavenly.

DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS SALE at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sale of topiaries, wreaths, bouquets and arrangements made from materials gathered in the garden.

Books The New English Garden by Tim Richardson with photographs by Andrew Lawson (Frances Lincoln Publishers, 328 pages) $66 The English garden has long represented an ideal of naturalistic plantings imbued with subtle blends of colours and textures