Living

August is the only time of year to plant an easy-to-grow giant crocus that blooms a few weeks later - in September. Fall blooming colchicums go by the name of 'Autumn Crocus', although they are not really a crocus at all.

For a little R&R this summer, I headed to Bangkok with my mother. After balancing four summer jobs in Hong Kong, it was time for a little relaxation and indulgence before I head back to windy Chicago and school.

If there is one thing government bureaucrats should know by now, it is that summer is the wrong time to consult with the public.

F ollowing are listings for seniors-oriented groups and activities taken from The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: Seniors meet every Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Canadian seniors like family meals but they often eat alone, according to a study conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network, which showed that lack of the shared family experience, including companionship, is the biggest mealtime challenge f

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.

August is a very important transitional time in our vegetable gardens: Some vegetables are still maturing but many others have finished completely, leaving gaps here and there that could still produce a few crops.

I've been leading children's storytimes at the Terry Fox Library for 10 years and I'm still happy when it's that time of day and I get to walk into the story room and read to children.

Following are listings taken from 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.

New research from the BC Cancer Agency shows that a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet slows cancer growth and may actually prevent cancers from forming.