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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Summer sowings of snow peas, asparoc thriving after frost

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Summer sowings of snow peas, asparoc thriving after frost

Summer seeding of snow peas has yielded a far more prolific and prolonged harvest of edible pods compared with early spring seeding
Condo Smarts: Investors are not exempt from short-term rental bylaws

Condo Smarts: Investors are not exempt from short-term rental bylaws

Short-term rentals and accommodations are not tenancies under the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s Residential Tenancy Act.
You can buy this entire 8-acre private island in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ for $79,900

You can buy this entire 8-acre private island in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ for $79,900

Affordable rec property still exists in British Columbia
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Rhodos grow, bloom best with shelter from afternoon sun

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Rhodos grow, bloom best with shelter from afternoon sun

Showy shrubs also need humus-rich, spongy, acid soil that retains moisture well but drains efficiently of excess water
Your Good Health: Exercises, ergonomic work station can help improve posture

Your Good Health: Exercises, ergonomic work station can help improve posture

There are no long-term data showing that pricey posture correcting devices are effective
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Homegrown dry beans well worth the effort

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Homegrown dry beans well worth the effort

Homegrown dry beans are fresher — and more delicious vibrant — than those purchased.
Condo Smarts: Act allows use of contingency fund to pay insurance cost

Condo Smarts: Act allows use of contingency fund to pay insurance cost

A loan for cash flow purposes or a special levy are also options
You can buy this house with 4 cabins for less than the price of a 2-bedroom Vancouver condo

You can buy this house with 4 cabins for less than the price of a 2-bedroom Vancouver condo

Okanagan property ready to be turned into Airbnb hot spot
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Honeysuckle can take two or three years to flower

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Honeysuckle can take two or three years to flower

Ideal growing conditions include full sun to part shade and a fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
House Beautiful: Unique North Saanich rancher built to stay in

House Beautiful: Unique North Saanich rancher built to stay in

A self-proclaimed reno fanatic with multiple renovations under her tool belt, the owner wanted to build a home from scratch