Nine-year-old grows beast of a cabbage

A cabbage grows fat and happy in long-day, summer-temperate climes such as those in Nova Scotia or old Scotland. In the American South, a plump cabbage can be a rare beast, requiring methodical care and the co-operation of the weather . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Hunting orchids on the Prairies

Manitoba is home to many species of the elusive, prized flower

Since 2001, a group of intrepid plant hunters, led by local orchid enthusiasts Lorne and Joan Heshka, make their annual trek to explore the flora of Churchill. For the first leg of the journey, they travel by car from Winnipeg . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Double bathroom a tricky but rewarding experience

Loft gets a new WC and closet, downstairs a spiffy biffy

Roughly one year ago, a very interesting project was proposed to me by a client of mine. Harold Eide and his wife, Pat, own a lovely character home with an enormous yard, in Headingley. Although their house has welcomed a . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Accent your decor with Greenery

Colour of the year will bring a splash of the outdoors inside

Pantone selected its 2017 colour of the year, Greenery, based on research that shows everyone just wants a big, deep breath of air. "We don’t all have access to the green forest, but we do have access to things we . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Don't suffer the stink

Quash wood-stove odours with kitty litter

Question: Our wood stove smells even when it is not in use. We have cleaned it; however, on cool days it tends to carry the same odour as it does after a fire. Any suggestions?— BrianAnswer: As long as you are . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Declutter your life

Not every good New Year's resolution involves food and exercise

Organizing is always a popular topic around the new year, as people resolve to de-clutter, de-stress and generally start over with a clean slate. We asked Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton, owner and founder of Organizing Maniacs in Tysons Corner, VA., for her . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Buy a window, support a daycare

Purchasing this stunning piece of art raises much-needed funds for a good cause

Where better to raise awareness of the need to re-home a stunning Leo Mol stained glass window in support of an excellent cause than right here in the Homes section of the Winnipeg Free Press?Nowhere. That’s where.The story in a . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Into the great wide open

Vaulted ceilings, wide foyer make home feel welcoming

Balance. Some new home designs have it, while it can be sporadic in others.The moment you enter the foyer at 39 Diamond Dust Dr. — a 1, 578-square-foot house designed by Avanti Custom Homes in Sage Creek — it’s apparent . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

'First of its kind' in Winnipeg

Retirement residences an innovative approach to living well

Though it might not be immediately apparent, aging can be a rather complicated process. That’s because seniors tend to go through different lifestyle stages as they age.From, say, age 65 to 75 (even 80), a senior or senior couple might . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14

Into the great wide open

Vaulted ceilings, wide foyer make home feel welcoming

Balance. Some new home designs have it, while it can be sporadic in others. The moment you enter the foyer at 39 Diamond Dust Dr. — a 1, 578-square-foot house designed by Avanti Custom Homes in Sage Creek — it’s apparent . . .

Posted: 2017-01-14