Living

Gardens are wonderful places but keeping them in good condition seems to take a lot of work, leaving gardeners little time to just enjoy them.

In the heat of summer (should we be so lucky), we normally would be looking to add a little extra punch to our gardens, and there is one family of plants that has so much to offer but really doesn't get the attention it deserves.

This Saturday, Parks Day in Canada, is a good time to celebrate 100th anniversary of British Columbia's parks.

You can walk to find a cure and prevent kidney disease during the Walk for Life around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Sunday, Aug. 21.

During pregnancy, a women's body undergoes tremendous changes to support the growing fetus. These changes often result in musculoskeletal changes such as lower back pain, neck and shoulder discomfort and swelling of the feet and hands.

Colony Farm Regional Park has been in the news recently because of a controversial proposal to create fish channels in a field originally protected for its wildlife habitat values.

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.

Last year, one of the world's leading horticultural companies released some very intriguing information about cucumbers.

By adding some very special late summer blooming perennials, you can make an enormous difference to the whole look and feel of your garden.

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.