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<p>Bethany Booy photo</p> <p>Homegrown flowers for making natural dyes include black-eyed Susan, black hollyhock, coreopsis Black Knight scabiosa, marigold and sulphur cosmos.</p>

Are you dyeing to try?

Colleen Zacharias
September 5

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<p>Marc LaBossiere photos / Free Press</p> <p>The old window met egress width requirements, but needed more depth, which meant enlarging the rough opening by cutting out the lower portion of concrete footing.</p>

Window of opportunity

Marc LaBossiere
September 5

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<p>Photos by Colleen Zacharias photo</p> <p>Crabapple trees have been the No. 1-selling tree variety this year at Creekside Tree Farm &amp; Nursery, owner Mikkel Grabinski says.</p>

Welcoming Creekside Tree Farm and Nursery

Colleen Zacharias
August 29

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<p>Marc LaBossiere / Free Press</p> <p>By pre-mounting the shower enclosure, the profile tile had a flat edge against which it could be mounted.</p>

The cart before the horse

Marc LaBossiere
August 29

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<p>Colleen Zacharias photo</p> <p>Favourite perennials such as coneflowers, black-eyed Susan, and Russian sage provide late summer colour and a haven of nectar for pollinators.</p>

Late summer swan song

Colleen Zacharias
August 22

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<p>In this configuration, a double-basin sink includes a garburator on the left drain, as well as dishwasher attachments to the hot water feed and trap</p>

What lies beneath should look good, too

Marc LaBossiere
August 22

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<p>LYNNE HERMISTON PHOTO</p> <p>August in the food garden is a time of harvesting and processing. A little patience is needed, too!</p>

August in the kitchen garden

Colleen Zacharias
August 15

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<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Free Press</p> <p>The look of the old kitchen transformed into a more modern esthetic.</p>

Surprise!

Marc LaBossiere
August 15

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<p>NewRoots Construction and Landscaping photo</p> <p>Grow plants year round in this four-season geodesic greenhouse. Raised beds on the outside provide additional growing space.</p>

Imagine a year-round greenhouse

Colleen Zacharias
August 8

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<p>Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>The rec-room was redesigned from bare studs and concrete sub-floor and fully renovated from head to toe.</p>

Basement re-imagination

Marc LaBossiere
August 8

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc LaBossiere / Free Press</p> <p>The octagonal design of this front porch eliminates the need for railings altogether.</p>

Deck space vs. the view

Marc LaBossiere
August 1

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