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<p>Alla Olkhovska photo</p> <p>The power of flowers: Alla Olkhovska, 38, finds hope and resilience in her gardens in war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine.</p>

Sowing seeds of hope

Colleen Zacharias
December 23

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>The Christmas tree lights on an HBN indoor Wi-Fi outlet is controlled by the HBN Smart App, on a weekday and weekend on/off schedule.</p>

High-tech control, low-stress setup

Marc LaBossiere
December 23

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<p>photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>To meet the 60-inch gap requirement for a proper tub installation, the walls were built out and a slim bulkhead was created for an esthetically cohesive look creating a cove for the tub-shower area.</p>

Spatial quirks call for a few design tweaks

Marc LaBossiere
December 16

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<p>Myra Froc</p> <p>A woody Rockii lineage peony in full bloom in Myra Froc&rsquo;s garden in the Qu&rsquo;Appelle Valley, Sask.</p>

Peonies perfect for Prairies

Colleen Zacharias
December 16

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>The homeowners&rsquo; fireplace had been upgraded using grey wood tones, and the walls and flooring were chosen to blend in.</p>

Greys are here to stay

Marc LaBossiere
December 9

Renovation & Design

<p>DAVE HANSON PHOTO</p> <p>Growing from seed makes gardening accessible to everyone.</p>

Special, surprising and useful, too

Colleen Zacharias
December 9

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>After the cottage had been re-levelled, new windows were installed, and the rear deck (shown) and main porch steps were replaced.</p>

On the level

Marc LaBossiere
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Fleurs de Villes</p> <p>The ultimate holiday gift: Tickets to the global sensation Fleurs de Villes which is coming to Winnipeg in January 2024.</p>

Fleurs de Villes

Colleen Zacharias
December 2

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p> <p>A new cabinet was added to compensate for the upper cupboards lost during the wall removal.</p>

Space — the final frontier

Marc LaBossiere
November 25

Renovation & Design

<p>Proven Winners</p> <p>2023 saw incredible demand for hydrangeas. A top seller: Hydrangea Incrediball.</p>

Gardeners: Did you find everything you were looking for?

Colleen Zacharias
November 25

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Ball Horticultural</p> <p>Still the one: Night Sky Petunia from Selecta One is the top-selling variety in the Sky series.</p>

Night Sky Petunia the star that started it all

Colleen Zacharias
November 18

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