Living

Road trip season has arrived, and it promises to be unlike any other in recent memory. The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has changed how people go about their daily lives, including how they travel.

They've done drive-thru donuts, BBQs, and parades, and now the PNE is ready to invite fans to come sit down and enjoy a special BC Day event.

August is the right time to plant your winter vegetable garden. Days are long and warm, so seeds will sprout and grow rapidly. Just water them faithfully.

Our summer this year is different? Normally summer is a time to switch from the busyness of work; to slow down, rest and relax. We look forward to traveling, visiting distant lands, friends, and family near and far.

This is a friend. Red soldier beetles larvae eat the larvae and eggs of other beetles (which may eat our plants), moths, slugs, snails, and grasshoppers.

Seems like we are in the loudest moments in history. Currently we have information overload, and everyone is screaming out their opinions trying to be heard. Social media, news, everyone's opinions, so much noise.

At some time in our gardening life we will have that spot where the grass was killed because it was under a parked boat, a wood pile, a trampoline or tarpaulin.

In the 11 th chapter of Matthew, Jesus tells us to: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 3 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (29-30).

Clematis can be huge and sprawling, covering 16-feet of arbor or fence, or dainty and delicate, draping over the edge of a large pot.