Living

If there’s ever been a summer more challenging to our gardens, I would be very surprised. Record heat and record drought resulting in level three water restrictions — a triple threat.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

Gulls, the ubiquitous scavengers that poke and prod their way along our shorelines, attract little attention from most people.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam

As a visual person, I enjoy reading a book and then watching the movie based on that book.

What a summer we have had! It’s hard to believe I am writing this while hoping for rain.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

I know it’s hot out there but let’s keep our food gardens growing seamlessly through the summer and into fall and winter.

Summer: the season of lazy patio days and beach time. For me, summer means books that are easy to dip in and out of. I hope you enjoy the following selections.

Here we are just partway through summer and our gardens have been under a great deal of stress from the intense heat, lack of significant rain and water restrictions.