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Home decorators painting a brighter picture for dark interior paints

Home decorators painting a brighter picture for dark interior paints

Far from gloomy, experts say darker paints create a cozy, more welcoming room
VIDEO: Fresh produce growing at Kelowna’s Tent City

VIDEO: Fresh produce growing at Kelowna’s Tent City

Corn, leafy greens, watermelon and tomatoes are some of the produce being tended to at Tent City
Vernon garden tour raises blooms, funds

Vernon garden tour raises blooms, funds

19th annual People Place Garden Tour goes Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Greater Vernon
Springing into gardening season in the Okanagan

Springing into gardening season in the Okanagan

A GARDENER’S DIARY: where to plant which vegetables
Gardening help in the palm of your hand: 5 apps, phone tips

Gardening help in the palm of your hand: 5 apps, phone tips

You’re in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it?
Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants

Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants

When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I’ve been compared to “Aunt Bonnie” from the Geico commercial “Aunt Infestation.”
New public market blooms at longstanding Vernon business

New public market blooms at longstanding Vernon business

Swan Lake Market and Garden is hosting 75 vendors at its new weekend markets
A Gardener’s Diary: Gathering seeds for next season

A Gardener’s Diary: Gathering seeds for next season

Gardening columnist recommends collecting seeds from best performing plants
Family business

Family business

Confortis thrive as a family and as work mates
Where time stands still

Where time stands still

Timeless design preserves character of this beautiful heritage home