Monthly Archives: August 2019

Sow There! Give your tree a big hug, Aug. 30, 2019

Posted on Friday, August 30, 2019 by Heather Hacking

Lasting love. Did the maple tree grow for the 20-plus years it has been in my life? Did I grow? What I do know is that it has been looking down on me all this time. (Heather Hacking — Contributed) … Continue reading →

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Sow There! Hyacinth bulbs a delight no matter the season, Aug. 23, 2019

Posted on Friday, August 23, 2019 by Heather Hacking

Yes, ridiculously large, fire-engine red blooms can withstand the pokes from children and stale air of a classroom. Amaryllis can be forced indoors for a huge show. (Heather Hacking — Contributed) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist August 23, 2019  For many years, … Continue reading →

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Sow There! Dried fruit, and how to hoard it for a rainy day, Aug. 16, 2019

Posted on Friday, August 16, 2019 by Heather Hacking

  Tomato candy, only 139 calories per cup. (Heather Hacking — Contributed) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist August 16, 2019  I need to stop buying delicious and beautiful fruits and vegetables from the farmers market. I do this every year. I stroll … Continue reading →

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Sow There! Peak season for summer sweetness, Aug. 9, 2019

Posted on Friday, August 9, 2019 by Heather Hacking

If berries were art, this would be my “blue series.” Torani dark chocolate blends well. (Heather Hacking — Contributed) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist August 9, 2019  The past several weeks have been prime time for some serious berry gobbling. I would … Continue reading →

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Sow There! Scavenger hunt at Butchart Gardens, Aug. 2, 2019

Posted on Friday, August 2, 2019 by Heather Hacking

Row after row of lovliness at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. (Heather Hacking — contributed) By HEATHER HACKING | Columnist August 2, 2019  When the cruise ship pulled into Victoria, British Columbia, I had a quest: Butchart Gardens (www.butchartgardens.com/our-story/). The gardens … Continue reading →

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