What's your favourite season?
- October, 2017
By Ron Lazzer
Some people love summer, some people love winter, some love spring or fall. We’re all different and enjoy different things. I’ve always considered myself a summer type of guy but the truth is I love the change in seasons. It gives us a counterpoint to reflect on the past and look ...
Outdoor Living - July 2017
- August, 2017
The best of the gardens at our feet
By Ron Lazzer
Summer is my favourite time of year. The days are long, there is less rain (usually) and most plants have had enough time to grow and reach their seasonal peak. I love to sit in a beautiful garden and relax while admiring how all the differe...
A day in the park in this season of rain
- June, 2017
By Ron Lazzer
What is with all this rain? I know the lawns love it and the flowers and trees need it, but enough already. Someone turn off the tap!
Give us some sun and warmth to draw us all out to the beautiful, fresh outdoors. But what will we do outside? Well, that all depends on where...
Get out and take advantage of the weather
- March, 2017
By Ron Lazzer
Wow. This must have been one of the most delightful February's in recent memory. During our recent warm spell people were out in t-shirts and shorts. That’s what we call true Canadians. Did you notice the difference? Did you appreciate the sunshine? Wasn’t it so nice after all tho...
A little outdoor magic for the season
- January, 2017
By Ron Lazzer
It’s that special time of year when we start wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays. It’s the time of year when we get together and see family and friends we haven’t seen often enough over the past year. We will eat, drink and be merry. Although we a...
Balcony living with urban gardens
- July, 2016
By Ron Lazzer
Who says living in an apartment means not being able to enjoy the beauty of plants and flowers? Why can’t a balcony be as beautiful as a backyard? What is the difference between backyard gardening and balcony gardening?
You can have a view from your balcony that is just as ...
Outdoor Living - May 2016
- June, 2016
Finding potential in your flowers and vegetables
By Ron Lazzer
With Victoria Day (the unofficial start of summer) now well behind us it’s time for my favourite part of the season - growing flowers and vegetables. Here are a few ways to get them flourishing to their potential.
It all starts ...
Spring time for redesign
- May, 2016
The warmer weather has arrived and we are all eager to get outside and enjoy it. An excellent way to do that is to expand your home’s usable space into your backyard. Not only is this a better use of space but it can also increase the value of your home. Setting aside the investment aspect of it...
Outdoor Living: a beginning
- April, 2016
By Ron Lazzer
Welcome to the first edition of our new Outdoor Living column. Here we will look at the many outdoor related experiences all around Emery Village. The goal is to inspire everyone from children to seniors and from the able-bodied to those a little less so to get outside and enjoy ...