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<p>PLANTS NOUVEAU PHOTO</p> <p>Renowned peony hybridizer Donald Smith, a former atmospheric research physicist, is a self-described serious amateur breeder who develops new and improved intersectional peonies.</p>

Out-of-this-world Peonies

Colleen Zacharias
February 8

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<p>MARC LABOSSIERE / FREE PRESS</p> <p>The shower base (above) is fitted with waterproof cloth and glued to the sloped plywood base below. Pie-shaped plywood pieces (right) introduce a slope toward the drain.</p>

Ace that base

Marc LaBossiere
February 1

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<p>PHOTOS BY City of Vancouver</p> <p>An aerial view of Vancouver&rsquo;s St. George Rainway, which will run for nine city blocks once all three phases of the project are completed. </p>

Slow the flow with nature

Colleen Zacharias
February 1

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<p>PHOTOS BY MARC LABOSSIERE / FREE PRESS</p> <p>Four separate yet similar rectangular tile colours are chosen for a herringbone design for the main backsplash of a recent kitchen project.</p>

Make a splash in the kitchen

Marc LaBossiere
January 25

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<p>Sarah Semmler photo</p> <p>Grow a climate-wise landscape with a diverse mix of native Prairie plants like this garden at Living Prairie Museum.</p>

Native plants hardy and helpful

Colleen Zacharias
January 25

Renovation & Design

<p>Darwin Perennials</p> <p>New for 2025, Echinacea Double Scoop Raspberry Deluxe coneflower has a compact form and riveting raspberry colour.</p>

Cultivating colour

Colleen Zacharias
January 18

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<p>Marc LaBossiere / Free Press</p> <p>The old shower head is replaced by a double-head array, made up of elements sourced individually.</p>

No need to stall on shower-head overhaul

Marc LaBossiere
January 18

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<p>PHOTOS BY HERITAGE HARVEST SEED</p> <p>Exotic looking Kajari melon tastes delicious and is only 70 days to maturity.</p>

Garden-to-table savings

Colleen Zacharias
January 11

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc LaBossiere / Free Press</p> <p>Staggered horizontal planes along the vertical wall necessitates a handrail deviation from straight.</p>

A not-so-simple task in hand

Marc LaBossiere
January 11

Renovation & Design

<p>The three windows separating the addition from the existing house are finally removed after many, many years.</p>

Windows of opportunity

Marc LaBossiere
January 4

Renovation & Design

<p>FLEURS DE VILLES PHOTO</p> <p>Fleurs de Villes Artiste celebrates floral artists and vibrant art scenes in major destinations around the world.</p>

Painting a picture with petals

Colleen Zacharias
December 28

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