Medium size strawberries just right for picking

Question: Strawberries are my family’s favourite fruit, but they are so expensive! How can I choose the best-tasting strawberries?Answer: Choose medium-size strawberries; large strawberries might look delicious but usually have less flavour. Strawberries should appear bright red; avoid choosing berries . . .

Posted: 2016-06-18

SOLID choice

Custom-built bungalow loaded with features

Sometimes, it’s difficult to discern what might separate similarly priced homes from one another. Consequently, it’s incumbent upon buyers to take a closer look at features. Delve deeper into the design features a pair of homes possess — say they . . .

Posted: 2016-06-18

Discover the magic at Manitoba's campgrounds and RV parks

Summer’s finally here and Manitobans are ready to enjoy the great outdoors, with campgrounds and RV parks as an ideal venue for active living. These seasonal settings offer ample outdoor fun for all ages, whether you’re a wee tot or a . . .

Posted: 2016-06-16

Ephemeral BLISS

Early bloomers add to spring's allure

Whether you call yourself a gardener or not, it’s almost impossible to not take notice of the seasonal changes all around us.Everywhere we go, outdoor spaces are made more beautiful as the season progresses, with leafy trees and plants at . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

Follow these simple steps to plant a tree

I have received many inquiries from readers asking what they need to know and do to establish a new tree properly. The hope is it will grow well and bear healthy, delicious fruit. In your mind you have chosen a . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

Built-in safety

Innovative self-acting fire extinguisher available locally

A new and innovative fire fighting tool is now available to the public.Called the Haven automatic fire extinguisher — this device does far more than an ordinary extinguisher, said Spartan Fire Protection’s chief operating officer, Ben Rosentreter. "It’s actually been . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

Keep critters out of your house once and for all

Question: I am wondering if you can possibly answer a question regarding getting rid of my uninvited tenants. I live in the country. An addition to the house was built about 20 years ago. When it was built, my late . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

Store tea in a dry, dark spot for optimum freshness

Question: How long does tea stay fresh before it goes bad? Should I refrigerate tea? AsimeAnswer: Although tea will gradually lose flavour over time, if properly stored away from air, light and moisture it will not go bad and has . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

FORM and FUNCTION

Two-storey design in Bridgwater Trails loaded with thoughtful features

As exciting as style is — especially in a new home — one design feature should always trump it. That feature? None other than functionality.Simply put, if a home doesn’t possess a high level of function, it doesn’t matter how . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11

Best of both worlds

Anola home offers country charm with modern convenience

When people think of an area such as Anola, two thoughts tend to pop into their mind. First, they think it’s an awful long way from the city. Second, they tend to think homes for sale in the area are . . .

Posted: 2016-06-11