Living

The air is cooler but the sun still shines and the soil has reached its warmest temperature of the year, making fall one of the most productive seasons in the garden.

COMPOST COACHING Free personalized, athome support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're guaranteed to learn something new.

Over the last few weeks, it seems like the days have been spent less in shorts and more in woolen long johns, the children scurrying off to school, their sacks packed with MuddyBuddys and rain boots.

My Earthquake Preparedness Guide by Jackie Kloosterboer (Friesen Press, 90 pages) $13.

There's so much to love about autumn: the amber light slanting gently through your windows; the crisp, apple-scented air; the jewel tones of falling leaves; and the wealth of harvest fruits and vegetables.

On the Couch

Proceeds to support children on the autism spectrum

KIDNEY WALK - BE THE MOVEMENT The annual North Shore Kidney Walk will begin at 8 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22 at Ambleside Park.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Beginner and intermediate classes start Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. 604-922-4406 [email protected] LIFE IN RESIDENTIAL CARE The Alzheimer Society of B.C.