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Seeds Savers gearing up for May plant sale

Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers is gearing up for its 8th annual May Plant Sale.
Time for violet jelly

Time for violet jelly

Not too many days ago I happened to notice a few violets blooming in my lawn

Turn signals not always a polite request

In some circumstances a turn signal may be an indication from the driver that something beyond their control has happened...

New botanical garden opens in the Comox Valley

Spring is just around the corner and there is plenty to get excited about this season at Innisfree Farm.

Life's big transitions can be hard to navigate

I am worried about my daughter who is just graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. She has been looking for a job...
CFUW celebrating 30th anniversary

CFUW celebrating 30th anniversary

CFUW's 30th anniversary luncheon at Crown Isle Resort on Tuesday, April 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Four Ps to productive adult family meetings

Family meetings with adult siblings are a useful tool when making key decisions in the care of aging parents or relatives
Mergansers year-round residents in Comox Valley

Mergansers year-round residents in Comox Valley

These diving ducks have a habitat that includes rivers, estuaries and sheltered shorelines; they can also be found in small lakes...
Duchess of Dirt, educating readers for 10 years

Duchess of Dirt, educating readers for 10 years

Looking back through my history file, this translates into quite a few articles on a variety of gardening-related topics...

Sorry, it's a tow or a no-go

The officer may face serious financial consequences for having been "a good guy/gal" and letting you go