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Garden to table: Drought stresses out your plants. Here's how to protect them

Garden to table: Drought stresses out your plants. Here's how to protect them

Drip irrigation, mulch and soil blocks can shield against the dry season, says permaculture columnist Laura Marie Neubert
Digging for savings? Gardening experts advise patience, planning when growing food

Digging for savings? Gardening experts advise patience, planning when growing food

Tip: Plant crops that have a good return on investment.
New Dundarave condominium underway, set to deliver 36 waterfront residences

New Dundarave condominium underway, set to deliver 36 waterfront residences

Pierwell, Dundarave’s first new condominium in eight years, celebrates the start of construction
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear.
A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

A 6-hour morning routine? First, try a few simple habits to start your day

Starting with brushing his teeth before 4 a.m.
Claire Nielsen: Laughed so hard I peed my pants

Claire Nielsen: Laughed so hard I peed my pants

Pelvic floor disorders like incontinence and prolapse can significantly affect women's quality of life and make some women hesitant to exercise for fear of exacerbating their symptoms, writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
This rustic dish of baked beans and smoked sausages is packed with deep, aromatic flavors

This rustic dish of baked beans and smoked sausages is packed with deep, aromatic flavors

Tavče gravče, which translates as “beans in a pan,” is a Macedonian classic.
Planning for spring's garden? Bees like variety and don't care about your neighbours' yards

Planning for spring's garden? Bees like variety and don't care about your neighbours' yards

The Conversation shares new research from University of Tennessee assistant professor Laura Russo showing that bees zero in on the flowers they like and ignore the surrounding landscape.
10 of the biggest weight loss myths, according to an obesity medicine expert

10 of the biggest weight loss myths, according to an obesity medicine expert

Hers separates fad from fact to bust common weight loss myths.
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone! Go to bed! Research shows that today’s teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever before .