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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 75 per cent of plant genetic diversity has been lost to farmers worldwide since the early 1900s and 75 per cent of the world's food is generated from only 12 plants and five an

It's at this time of year that we notice the leaves on the trees changing and the beautiful rich red, orange and yellow hues appearing on our trees and shrubs. Sometimes it's nice to bring some of these wonderful colours indoors to our homes.

LAWN SPRINKLING SCHEDULE Morningsonly (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations are in effect until Sept. 30. Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings. Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. metrovancouver.

CALLING FOR B.C. WINTER GAMES PARTICIPANTS Tryouts for ringette for youth ages 12 to 14 Monday, Sept. 23, 7:15 p.m. at Karen Magnussen Community Centre, 2300 Kirkstone Rd., North Vancouver. website@nwvra.

Finally our amazing summer has come to an end. If you're an avid gardener chances are you have some ripe end-ofseason tomatoes clinging to your yellowing plants.

Andy Han (17) Bodwell High School Art teacher: Marta Chojnacka Favourite art: design and architecture Favourite artist: Andy Warhol His teacher writes: Andy expresses himself through architectural and design-like art.

I predict that The Village Table, Deep Cove's newest dining destination, will do well. It has embraced certain tried and true Vancouver restaurant conventions which, when combined according to a proven formula, can often add up to long-term success.

Bring the Outdoors In by Shane Powers (Chronicle Books, 176 pages) $28.95 There is nothing like the colours and textures of nature to enhance your living space. Shane Powers incorporates this approach in his work as a designer and stylist.

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Columnist: More to higher debt loads than meets the eye