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Dear Reena: We have two CorningWare casserole dishes that were bought used. They are stained and I am wondering if you have a suggestion as to how these stains might be removed. Anon.

Dear Debbie: My partner and I are refurbishing an old table and wood-back chair. We like the style of Japanese furniture lacquer.

IN CONCERT What: Christine and Ingrid Jensen Band (with Ben Monder) Where: Dave Dunnet Theatre, Oak Bay High School When: Tuesday, 8 p.m.

With small succulents, delicate ferns, water lilies and Japanese irises, the creator of this landscape evokes botanical magic along the banks of a meandering stream, two ponds and all through her North Saanich garden.

BIRTHDAY SATURDAY: You will be remarkably adventurous over the coming 12 months. A new moon on your birthday, coupled with Mars in your sign, means you are open to new experiences, both in your private life and in your career.

Salt Spring Island farmer Michael Ableman always believed inner-city farming could reach commercial levels of production and dreamt that it could provide hope for society’s most desperate people.

Mayor Lisa Helps recently suggested that Victorians help combat the housing crisis by billeting the homeless. They could bunk in a spare room or basement. It’s a splendid idea. So I suggested to my wife that we take up Helps’s suggestion.

Dear Helen: Leaf-rolling caterpillars have ruined the leaves on fruit trees and other plants in my garden. What can I do to help the plants recover and prevent further damage? S.B.

BIRTHDAY FRIDAY: You are at a crossroads and need to decide whether to move ahead or to turn left or right. If you look back over the past year you will find clues as to where you should now be going. Remember, life is an adventure or it is nothing.