Living

M other's Day is just around the corner and many of us are still looking for some inspiration. Well, let me make a few suggestions. There's scientific proof now that flowers and plants not only make people happy but they are also therapeutic.

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.

S ome of Coquitlam's most significant and oldest buildings lie sheltered amongst the magnificent trees on the Riverview Hospital grounds.

A s a new British Columbia resident and avid gardener, I am very interested in the gardening challenges of my new home province.

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.

W hen we mention dogwoods, most folks think of our provincial flower, which comes from the native dogwood, 'Cornus nuttallii' or the beautiful pink 'floridas'. But, actually, the dogwood family is large and quite diverse.

E veryone eats every day so it's no surprise that there's a glut of fabulous books about eating and cooking.

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.

F rom my childhood, I fondly remember a piece of my grandmother's cross-stitched embroidery that she had framed and hung for display.

W ell, it's finally here: the beginning of our vegetable gardening season. But before you lift even one shovel full of soil, let me offer a few suggestions on how to achieve better success with your vegetable garden this year.