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House Beautiful: Historic gem hidden in lush foliage, tall evergreens of south Oak Bay

House Beautiful: Historic gem hidden in lush foliage, tall evergreens of south Oak Bay

Far above the humming traffic and bustle of bikers and power walkers, a house perches on a rock, surrounded by tall evergreens, mossy outcrops and a magnificent 360-degree view from a rooftop widow鈥檚 walk.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Gifts from the garden affirm true spirit of the season

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Gifts from the garden affirm true spirit of the season

I鈥檓 no grinch. I love the lights and music, the sharing and family gatherings of Christmas. Still, there is something incongruous about the season.
Condo Smarts: Gas fees based on unit entitlement can't be altered with bylaw

Condo Smarts: Gas fees based on unit entitlement can't be altered with bylaw

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Aerial roots have practical uses in Monstera's rainforest habitat

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Aerial roots have practical uses in Monstera's rainforest habitat

Split-leaf philodendron is native to tropical forests where it has a climbing habit, growing up into forest trees toward brighter light.
House Beautiful: Malahat Summit property reminded couple of their Emerald Isle homeland

House Beautiful: Malahat Summit property reminded couple of their Emerald Isle homeland

The 200 acres of forested land is directly below the summit and has nearly a mile of ocean waterfront
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Cool, rainy weather a boon for kale crop

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Cool, rainy weather a boon for kale crop

Miserable weather has produced the most tender, juicy and flavourful greens
Condo Smarts: Managers can't collect document fees directly from owners

Condo Smarts: Managers can't collect document fees directly from owners

The question: Is there a limit on the type of fees that can be charged by a strata corporation or a management company?
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Thriving Langford banana plant is likely Musa basjoo

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Thriving Langford banana plant is likely Musa basjoo

Hardy tropical plant is grown commercially for fibre and lends Mediterranean look to the garden
Condo Smarts: Strata has seven days to provide forms; no limit on rush fees

Condo Smarts: Strata has seven days to provide forms; no limit on rush fees

Rush order is a courtesy to the buyer and seller whose agents did not give reasonable notice for the forms
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: How to harvest and ripen homegrown kiwi fruit

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: How to harvest and ripen homegrown kiwi fruit

To ripen kiwis, bring some in from cold storage and place them in a plastic bag with a ripe apple.