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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Everything you need to know about Paperwhites

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Everything you need to know about Paperwhites

These indoor bulbs can be planted from September into early December. Earlier plantings take five to six weeks to bloom, but as the planting season progresses, the bulbs take less and less time to flower.
Condo Smarts: Owner approval required for significant change

Condo Smarts: Owner approval required for significant change

The impact of a significant change may vary significantly among strata corporations
Helen Chesnut: October a time to appreciate Earth's bounty

Helen Chesnut: October a time to appreciate Earth's bounty

I’ve been more acutely grateful than ever for the freshly dug carrots and the frozen peas this year
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Lack of bloom can mean perennials need dividing

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Lack of bloom can mean perennials need dividing

Need to divide and replant the perennial plants in your garden? Here are some tips.
Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern over the future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue.
Condo Smarts: Strata can set reasonable hours for noisy activities

Condo Smarts: Strata can set reasonable hours for noisy activities

Every strata corporation has to evaluate the circumstances and behaviour of the parties to consider their actions.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Delft Blue long a favourite viola

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Delft Blue long a favourite viola

Few flowers deliver such a long bloom season as the cheerful viola.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Roster of early to late spring-flowering bulbs

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Roster of early to late spring-flowering bulbs

These bulbs should provide a long, uninterrupted display of flowers starting as early as February.
Fall's a perfect time to plant a tree. Some tips on doing it right

Fall's a perfect time to plant a tree. Some tips on doing it right

The season’s cooling temperatures and still-warm soil mean less stress on newly planted trees, which allows them to direct more energy into growing strong roots.
Condo Smarts: How to establish strata user fees

Condo Smarts: How to establish strata user fees

Follow the regulations closely when creating language for rules and bylaws that impose user fees.