3 of the worst summer garden woes and how to overcome them
It’s been an incredible year for gardening. In comparison to last year’s cool and rainy season, this year’s hotter than hot summer has made my garden prolific.
This is How Yorkville Went From Folk to Fortune
After taking a peek at the layered history of the St. Lawrence Market, we now move north to delve into the colourful history of Yorkville, which has undergone several transformations throughout its relatively short story. The neighbourhood humbly began
How Greatwise Developments makes an impact with every new community
With so much hype around Fresh Towns in Ottawa and the recent news that Phase 1 is now 70% sold, we leapt at the opportunity to have a quick Q&A with Natan Ary, Vice President of Development, Greatwise Developments, to learn more about the company.
How to control the heating in your winter cottage
Winter is a wonderful time of year to have a cottage adventure. Having a four-season secondary home is great for families with kids of all ages. What could be better than spending the day on snowshoes, skates, or skis and then returning home to cozy up
How the provincial election could impact the housing market
With Doug Ford looking like the frontrunner for premier in the upcoming provincial election, pundits are wondering what that might mean for the housing market.
How cycling infrastructure impacts residential development
There’s a short-term plan for 2019 to 2021 and a long-term plan for 2022 and beyond. A major facet of the update is to identify all the existing, planned, and proposed cycling routes across the city.
How to Grow Your Own Edibles
The phenomenon of growing veggies in your own yard just gets bigger. Last year seed rack sales grew by more than 20% and this year is looking like a repeat performance.My late father used to say that a seed packet and patch of soil was always your best
How Will Little Italy Evolve in the Coming Years?
Nestled in Toronto’s west end, Little Italy is known for its Italian restaurants, coffee shops, and soccer fandom. However, the name Little Italy can be slightly misleading - despite the concentration of Italian Trattorias and businesses, the
How to Have the Best Lawn on the Block!
Everyone, it seems, wants to have a nice green lawn. Even if you spend the rest of the gardening season on the golf course or at the cottage, I find that even the most negligent of lawn owners takes some time in early spring to spruce up the lawn, one
How to host Thanksgiving dinner in a small condo
Think you can’t host Thanksgiving in your small condo? If you live in anything smaller than 400 square feet, then you may be right. But, if you have a one-bedroom, not all hope is lost.
