Home & Garden

VIDEO: Fresh produce growing at Kelowna’s Tent City

Corn, leafy greens, watermelon and tomatoes are some of the produce being tended to at Tent City

Jul 28, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Gardening help in the palm of your hand: 5 apps, phone tips

You’re in your garden and notice a beautiful, new-to-you flower that has popped up somewhere unexpected — pull it or leave it?

Apr 4, 2023 1:30 AM Read more >

Pretty but toxic: Watch toddlers around these houseplants

When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I’ve been compared to “Aunt Bonnie” from the Geico commercial “Aunt Infestation.”

Jan 24, 2023 9:30 PM Read more >

New public market blooms at longstanding Vernon business

Swan Lake Market and Garden is hosting 75 vendors at its new weekend markets

Nov 24, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Family business

Confortis thrive as a family and as work mates

Jun 29, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Soil, mulch and more, delivered to your door in a convenient bag!

Late bloomers can still revive the garden with help from this Okanagan soil delivery service

Jun 27, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Need soil? 4 Reasons gardeners love this Okanagan delivery service

Nutrient-rich soil, mulch, sand, gravel and more — delivered in a convenient resealable bag!

Apr 18, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Where time stands still

Timeless design preserves character of this beautiful heritage home

Jan 14, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

After a hot Okanagan summer, it’s time to give your A/C a check-up

Your air conditioner has had to work harder than ever this summer. It’s been hot! Heat records have been broken and this summer’s heat dome meant that your hard-working cooling system needed to be in peak condition to continue to work its best.

Aug 30, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Additional yard waste pickup during fire season debated in Vernon

Residents left trashing yard waste amid calls to fire smart homes

Aug 24, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >