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Seniors Centre Anniversary May 12

On Thursday, May 12 we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Seniors’ Centre in Lake Cowichan.

Remay gives plants successful start

Word has it that healthy plants are less likely to succumb to predation, but after watching my
Difference between seeds

Difference between seeds

My friend Mary-Lynne Weberg and I spent a day in Delta with Steve Solomon, founder of the Territorial

Fertilizer is essential to growth

As a conscientious grower, you are doing everything you can to get your seedlings off to a good start.

Some great spring fishing available in Cowichan area

Nanaimo to Sooke has been excellent for winter chinook fishing. Try trolling just off the bottom with glow
Getting seeds in now for early veggie crop

Getting seeds in now for early veggie crop

First, a correction. In my last column I should have said to add one full recipe (six quarts) of Solomon’s
Rain hasn't stopped the hikers

Rain hasn't stopped the hikers

While we have been absent from the Gazette for a few weeks we have continued an active and fun hiking program.
Outnumbered: slug season here

Outnumbered: slug season here

Slug season, referred to by the optimistic as spring, has finally arrived.

Animal rescue pair are heroes to the community

Well, it’s that time again. Time to celebrate another local Radio Cowichan Hometown Hero. February’s Hometown Heroes
When is key to successful seeds

When is key to successful seeds

I used to follow the vegetable planting guide in the West Coast Seeds Catalogue, but here in Mesachie Lake I found 36 more frost free days.