New year, new plants

Plant association awards give gardeners much to be excited about in the wait for spring

Announcements of new plant introductions cascade down upon us at this time of year like flower petals blown by the wind. It’s an exhilarating feeling for gardeners — even for those who are required to dream a little longer while . . .

Posted: 2017-01-07

Know the signs and solutions of a rodent invasion

Winter’s return means more time inside, but you’re not the only one seeking shelter. As temperatures drop, mice and rats head indoors in search of food and warmth."There isn’t a home in this world that doesn’t have mice, " says . . .

Posted: 2017-01-07

Cleaner appliances are better performers

For me, the new year prompts a cleaning frenzy. No sense waiting until spring — I prefer to launch into the new calendar knowing that my house is spic and span. In addition to the areas of my home I . . .

Posted: 2017-01-07

Stylish, spacious and versatile

From top to bottom The Sequoia B is filled with beautiful design

Sometimes, a name can be very telling.Take Daytona Homes’ latest show home, The Sequoia B, in Bonavista. Like the tree it’s named after, the home is larger than most with an expansive 2, 250 square feet.It’s also different in its . . .

Posted: 2017-01-07

A mature home for modern life

Wolseley three-bedroom perfectly updated

It’s something that many young couples covet: owning a character home in Wolseley.However, that reality is often a pipe dream. That’s because houses in the area tend to be 1) rather costly, and 2) they often require significant upgrades to . . .

Posted: 2017-01-07

Put these quick home fixes on your winter to-do list

We have all heard of New Year’s resolutions, but what about fixes for your home? Those back-burner items you have been holding off for months can now become front-burner fixes in the new year.So what should you focus on and . . .

Posted: 2016-12-31

Keep holiday plants alive into the new year

Did someone get you a gift plant? You can keep it merry and bright a little longer with these tips.• Prolong the life of potted poinsettias with a little TLC. They love a cool window with half-day sun or filtered . . .

Posted: 2016-12-31

In 2017, we can work together to build a better Manitoba

As 2016 draws to a close and a new year begins, the Manitoba Home Builders’ Association wants to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the people who made this past year a success.The residential construction industry is a huge . . .

Posted: 2016-12-31

Reap the benefits: Eat what you grow

Make the most of your garden's (or farmers market's) nutrients and eat your veggies.

There are lots of ways for gardeners to get more food from their gardens. They can improve the soil, optimize the layout of growing beds, rotate crops, plant in successions, keep up with picking — things like that. But what . . .

Posted: 2016-12-31

Keep your food close to home

Make fostering culinary relationships with local farmers your New Year's resolution

‘You are what you eat." I first heard this phrase from my grade nine home economics teacher, Brenda Nelson. At the time — as a teenager — the meaning struck me as a gentle admonishment to avoid full-fat indulgences. Today, . . .

Posted: 2016-12-31