Red Cedar
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Month: June 2012
Painful plant tending – lemons and limes
As regular readers here know, this is my first year at growing potted meyer lemon and bearss lime trees in my north-facing backyard. I started out in March with trees from Bob Dunan on Vancouver Island, and other than an early slug-attack my plants… Continue Reading “Painful plant tending – lemons and limes”
My Top Eleven BC Trips (Part Two)
Picking up from Part One yesterday – here are destinations 6-11 in my Top Eleven BC Trips for summer. Slocan Valley: From where you leave Highway 3 before Nelson to Revelstoke, the Number 6 winds through the valley and the communities of Slocan City,… Continue Reading “My Top Eleven BC Trips (Part Two)”
My Top Eleven BC Trips (Part One)
Damn. Just like that the kid’s out of school and holiday season is upon us! Brian and I have been making our plans over the last few weeks and thus far we have a cabin booked on Hornby Island, a hot springs overnight, a… Continue Reading “My Top Eleven BC Trips (Part One)”
Featuring: Atwater Ceramics
A little while back, our household received a remarkable gift in the mail which I have been meaning to share with you: Incredible yes? And we think so too, which is why I wanted to let you all know about my friend Olia’s Etsy… Continue Reading “Featuring: Atwater Ceramics”
Complaining about the weather
I make a real effort not to indulge in Vancouver’s favourite pasttime of complaining about the weather. Even when it rains all June. Even when a good attitude towards the wet is seen as “pollyanna-ish” (thanks nasty co-worker!) Not only is it futile, weather… Continue Reading “Complaining about the weather”
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