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WELLNESS: 'Dynamic stretching' can help you warm up better

What is dynamic stretching? It's a type of stretching where you are moving your body actively and rhythmically through a range of motion.

WELLNESS: Groups offer support for physical, emotional and psychological issues

Check out these listings from the Support Groups section of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar. Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Info: 604-461-6991.

MINTER: Sun and drainage keys to growing asparagus

Asparagus is one of our oldest perennial vegetables. The generic word is derived from the Greek 'asparagos' meaning 'to tear', which relates to the prickly nature of some stalks.

BOOKS PLUS: Puppets, pirates, finance and dementia offerings at Tri-City libraries.

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.

MINTER: Explore root causes of moss in our lawns

Moss moss and more moss! It is in lawns everywhere this year, spreading vigourously and choking out those poor lawn grasses. In spite of all the tons of lime and moss control applied, it seems to get worse.

GOLDS: Spring is in the air and so are birds

Even though we had only about a week of real winter weather, I am ready for spring. And so, I notice, are the plants as I can see their green tips emerging from the ground through the decomposing leaves that have protected them from winter frosts.

BOOKS PLUS: Tri-City library programs cover healthy brains, human rights and kids' reading

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.

A GOOD READ: Check out galaxy of books for stargazers

This time of year can be one of the best times for stargazers to observe the night sky. The air has less moisture, making the skies seem clearer, and the nights are still long.

MINTER: Some seed information

A round this time of year, millions of Canadians are leafing through seed catalogues or browsing through seed racks in garden centres.

YOUR HISTORY: Flipping the switch

E very year, the third Monday of February is designated Heritage Day in Canada. It also marks the start of Heritage Week in B.C. and communities throughout the province celebrate, with Heritage BC setting the theme. This year's theme is "Energy in B.