Monthly Archives: October 2011

Little Spooks & Friendly Ghosts at VanDusen Gardens!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Laura

This past Saturday, the kids and I made our way down to VanDusen Gardens to get our spook on. Little Spooks & Friendly Ghosts was an event geared towards the younger set. With so much to do for older kids … Continue reading →

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Coming to a Ballot Box Near You: Michael Thomas for Port Coquitlam City Council!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Laura

The post these days come in odd frequency. It can get pretty quiet around here, and then I’ll throw up a flurry of posts. I’m not going away, or forgetting to write. I haven’t stopped getting out to garden events, although I … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Remembering Warmer Days!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Laura
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Picking Pumpkins at Grant’s Farm in Port Coquitlam!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Laura

  Living in an area with easy access to local farmlands is sure a treat this time of year! We love to grow pumpkins, but due to their space considerations, they often skip a year in our garden. This year we purchased … Continue reading →

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Saying Good-bye to a Living Wall.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Laura

The Vancouver Aquarium is undergoing a renovation. In fact, they are adding a whole new wing! Everything I hear about it sounds fantastic! Including an inside eating area! Woot woot!! But alas, with this expansion, there are bound to be … Continue reading →

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Things To Do: Little Spooks & Friendly Ghosts!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Laura

Even with the gardens winding down for the season, there is still lots to see and do around town. Getting outside with the kids to witness fall in all of it’s glory can be as simple as taking a walk … Continue reading →

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UBC Botanical Gardens: Applefest!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Laura

Last weekend was Applefest at UBC Botanical Gardens! As the line up and masses of people filtered into the gardens to explore and delight in the abundance of apples, the sunny skies held out! I was told by staff, that this … Continue reading →

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Things To Do: VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Living Building.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Laura

VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver is celebrating the opening of their new Living Building! Elements of Living Buildings have been accomplished in numerous places around the world, but never before have they all come together like this! This visitor’s centre is one of … Continue reading →

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