BC Living

Natural Mosquito Repellants

Stop pesky mosquitoes from ruining your outdoor fun with these natural deterrents

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How to Grow Kohlrabi and Give Yourself an Antioxidant Boost

Learn how to grow fresh kohlrabi and enjoy it on a veggie platter or mixed into a delicious lasagna

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Eco Strategies For Soil Building and Pest Control

Some earth friendly ideas for your spring garden, including an alternative to peat moss and a rhubarb aphid-spray recipe

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30,000 plants in the greenhouse and not a drop of water

No water and 30,000 plants calls for community action.

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Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: An amazing gift from Tried & True

A perfect care package from Meadowlands

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Sunshine 24/7 and what that means

24-hour daylight in Inuvik means huge insects and plants growing like mad.

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Volunteering: Growing friendships and happiness

Volunteering in the garden will grow your circle of friends.

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Settling in despite a few shocks

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Driving over the sea

If you have seen the show Ice Road Trucking, you will appreciate this adventure. I drove the ice road to the Arctic Ocean and the journey was amazing: the road is actually the MacKenzie River frozen and flowing to the Arctic Ocean.

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-29° Celsius and sunshine at midnight

Gardening is different in the arctic circle: a greenhouse with computerized alarms, venting and heated entirely by sunlight! Sheena Adams digs into the first stop on her global gardening tour.

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