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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: How to nurture an amaryllis to bloom again

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: How to nurture an amaryllis to bloom again

While the traditional method for the post-bloom care and re-flowering of amaryllis is a safe bet, other growing methods are also worth a try
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: When growth buds begin to swell, it's time for winter pruning

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: When growth buds begin to swell, it's time for winter pruning

Another marker declaring the time is right to prune is forsythia. Bloom on a forsythia is considered a green light for winter pruning.
Condo Smarts: Bylaw amendments must comply with strata act, human rights code

Condo Smarts: Bylaw amendments must comply with strata act, human rights code

Strata corporations are permitted to adopt bylaws that limit or prohibit pets, short term rentals, age of occupants, and control the use and enjoyment of all property within a strata plan.
Business licences required for Nanaimo short-term rentals

Business licences required for Nanaimo short-term rentals

Short-term rental units and bed-and-breakfast operations in Nanaimo will soon have to take out a business licence to operate. Applications are being accepted for business licences as of April 1.
Thinking of installing an AC unit? A heat pump is better, says BC Hydro

Thinking of installing an AC unit? A heat pump is better, says BC Hydro

After 2021's scorching summer heat, BC Hydro recommends moving away from power-sucking AC units.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: How to grow sturdy seedlings indoors

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: How to grow sturdy seedlings indoors

Though most seeds sown indoors germinate best in warmth, once those seeds have sprouted the containers need to be moved to cool room temperatures, which will help to promote sturdy growth.
House Beautiful: Challenging 1990 project house turned into a gem with a view

House Beautiful: Challenging 1990 project house turned into a gem with a view

Heather Ferguson and her husband were having that age-old conversation — move or renovate? — when suddenly a 1990 house on the steep, western side of Gonzales Hill came on the market.
Visionary Gardeners highlights unique green thumbs on new television series

Visionary Gardeners highlights unique green thumbs on new television series

Victoria alpine seed hunter among those profiled in five-episode series
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Winter-flowering honeysuckle fills garden with sweet scent

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Winter-flowering honeysuckle fills garden with sweet scent

North Saanich nursery owner says she rarely sees Lonicera fragrantissima on plant lists from her growers
Condo Smarts: Altered windows are still common property

Condo Smarts: Altered windows are still common property

A strata corporation is not permitted to make an owner responsible for the maintenance and repair of common property.