Oct 18, 2010
This weekend on the west coast was one of those fabulous Indian summer ones that we are always so grateful for. With these last lingering days of warmth and sunshine before winter sets in, time spent outside is so treasured and full of promise. On Sunday we thought...
Oct 4, 2010
Although I have already done a blog on the outdoor cooking station at our cabin, when I took the photos we didn’t have fireplace doors at that point. They are now installed and have increased the temperature of the oven as we had hoped. If you are building a...
Sep 28, 2010
Des Kennedy gave a talk at the Qualicum Beach Civic Center tonight, he is renowned in gardening circles for being a most entertaining speaker and author of informational and humorous books and articles on gardening and gardeners. On one of his books covers, it say...
Sep 26, 2010
What an incredibly beautiful and full day we shared with friends on Salt Spring Island this weekend. After what seems like weeks since we have had a sunny day, the clouds disappeared and the sun shone like the good old days of August. That in itself made the day...
Sep 22, 2010
A good friend recently introduced me to a local organic blueberry farm that is barely 10 minutes out of Qualicum Beach, a farm that I had heard about but had never been to. Well, now I will be a regular! The berries are very large, sweet & crisp -ummmm,...
Sep 19, 2010
With Fall in the air there are elements of enthusiasm & calm that can be keenly felt at a community’s Fall Fair. So many friends to see, entries to enjoy, animals to appreciate, produce & products to purchase, such a variety of food to eat, ….....
