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I have always been a big fan of getting input from kids of all ages when setting out to redecorate their rooms.

Working and speaking with new gardeners on my street has been instructive. The latest, surprising revelation began when Karen and Tanya asked for a tour through the garden.

Dear Helen: I was recently invited to sample a few 鈥渁lpine鈥� strawberries in a neighbour鈥檚 garden. They were tiny, but delicious. Are they hard to grow? L.S. Not at all.

Dear Tony: Our 25-year-old apartment building recently completed several planned major upgrades. Our roofing system was replaced, we had an elevator overhaul, and our boiler was upgraded.

New owner restores Shawnigan Lake cabins into vintage, rustic retreat for vacationers

How to characterize this summer? Dog days and garden parties come to mind.

Movie director James Cameron appears to be getting out of the wine-making game as his Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery near Courtenay has been put on the market. The 84-acre winery with 12.

Dear Helen: How do I know when it鈥檚 the right time to gather seeds from the large pods left on my peony-flowered annual poppies? P.K. There are several sure indicators of the seeds being ready for harvesting.

In August, parts of the garden inevitably begin to look a bit weary. Yet much remains to look forward to. There will be flowers to cut, fruits to gather and savour, process and store away.

Dear Tony: Our strata council is trying to cut corners on cost this year as we have experienced dramatic increases in our insurance costs.