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Lynn Valley park odyssey explores plant life

Lynn Valley park odyssey explores plant life

Willow trees, of the genus Salix, possess natural analgesic properties.
Meatloaf recipes trigger memories

Meatloaf recipes trigger memories

Meatloaf is one of my ultimate comfort foods; it's a meal that to me just feels cozy and soulwarming. In researching this article I came upon some pretty bizarre meatloaf recipes containing things like coffee and sundried tomatoes.

Green Guide

CAPILANO GARDEN CLUB will be holding its next meeting on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. The evening will be a workshop answering members' gardening questions.
Sustainability is key to 'green' design

Sustainability is key to 'green' design

The expression "sustainable development" was first coined by the United Nation's Bruntland Commission to describe resource usage that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Playing with your kids can be fun

Playing with your kids can be fun

The kitchen was alive with energy and activity. There were four children ranging in age from two to six and they were helping make dinner.
Heirloom inspires powder room decor

Heirloom inspires powder room decor

I've always believed that good design keeps secrets. When we step into a beautiful space we tend to notice how the room feels as a whole.
Rare rhododendrons preserved

Rare rhododendrons preserved

To many people plants have value beyond just money, and long term preservation of unique plant collections and even entire gardens has become an emerging trend in British Columbia.
Local heroes

Local heroes

Craig Bowlsby offers insight into his book Empire of Ice at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, kicking off the Local Heroes Speakers’ Series.

Water workouts beneficial

Hit the pool to shape up and improve cardio
Quails' Gate CEO Tony Stewart's new venture features Sonoma vines

Quails' Gate CEO Tony Stewart's new venture features Sonoma vines

There's a solid B.C. connection to this week's column, which finds us following the travels of Quails' Gate CEO Tony Stewart. Quails' Gate is one of few Okanagan estates that has been active in the wine industry well beyond the Okanagan Valley.